Ep 4. #1634 - Growing - Mister Rogers Gets a Haircut
- TV-Y
- February 28, 1991
The Best of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood season 1991 episode 4 is a heartwarming episode that explores the topic of growth and change. In episode #1634 - Growing - Mister Rogers Gets a Haircut, Mister Rogers takes a trip to the barber to get a haircut and talks about how some creatures, like humans and animals, go through changes as they grow.
As Mister Rogers gets his hair cut, he talks with the barber about how he used to have curly hair when he was younger but it has straightened out over time as he got older. He explains that this is an example of how our bodies and appearances change as we grow up.
The episode also features a visit from a vet who brings a baby piglet to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe. Mister Rogers and the veterinarian talk about how pigs, like all animals, grow up and change as they get older. They discuss how important it is to take care of animals and treat them with kindness.
Later in the episode, Mister Rogers takes a walk outside to see how the plants in his garden have grown. He points out how some plants have gotten bigger while others have withered away. He uses this as another example of how growth and change is a natural part of life.
Throughout the episode, Mister Rogers reinforces the idea that it's okay to change and grow, and that it's important to embrace these changes as a natural part of life. He encourages viewers to think about ways they have changed and grown over time and to be proud of the progress they've made.
As always, Mister Rogers' calm and reassuring presence makes for a comforting viewing experience that is perfect for both children and adults. The episode deals with the universal theme of growth and change in a gentle and introspective way, reminding us all that it's okay to transform and evolve over time.