Ep 5. The NOM Models (5)
- February 6, 1970
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood season 3 episode 5 is titled "The NOM Models (5)" and follows Mister Rogers as he explores the world of modeling with his friends from the Neighborhood of Make-Believe.
As the episode begins, Mister Rogers meets up with his friend Chef Brockett, who tells him about a model contest happening in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe. The contest will decide who gets to be the official model for the NOM fashion designer Lady Aberlin.
Mister Rogers is excited to see the models and asks Chef Brockett if he can come along to the contest. Chef Brockett agrees, and the two head off to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe.
When they arrive, they find Lady Aberlin hosting the contest. She explains the rules and introduces the five models who will be competing. Each model is dressed in a unique outfit, and Lady Aberlin asks them to walk down the runway and show off their clothes.
Mister Rogers is impressed with the models and asks Lady Aberlin about her work as a fashion designer. She explains that she loves to create clothes that make people feel happy and confident. Mister Rogers tells Lady Aberlin that her work is important because it helps people feel good about themselves.
As the contest continues, the models get nervous and start to make mistakes. Lady Aberlin reminds them that it's important to keep trying and to believe in themselves. She tells them that everyone makes mistakes, and that's okay.
Mister Rogers cheers on the models and tells them that they are all winners because they had the courage to try. He reminds them that it's not about who wins or loses, but about how they feel about themselves.
After the contest, Mister Rogers and Chef Brockett meet up with their friends from the Neighborhood of Make-Believe. They talk about the importance of being yourself and believing in your own abilities.
Mister Rogers ends the episode by singing a song about how everyone is important and special in their own way. He reminds his viewers that they should always be proud of who they are and never give up on their dreams.
Overall, "The NOM Models (5)" is a heartwarming episode of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood that teaches children about the importance of self-confidence and believing in yourself. It's a reminder that everyone is unique and special in their own way, and that it's important to always be true to yourself.
