The late Fred Rogers built his career on the idea that children’s entertainment could be fun, educational, and accessible. Fred Rogers Productions and Little Dot Studios have partnered to bring Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood to YouTube for the first time!
This new channel will feature full-length episodes and repurposed digital-first content, like clips, shorts, and compilations.
Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood is an educational series for a preschool audience. Rogers hosts each episode and talks to viewers about different topics. He also shows how things work, tours different places, and interviews various guests about their lives and careers.
This live-action footage is mixed in with puppetry from “The Neighborhood of Make-Believe.” The beloved series ran from 1968 to 2001.
“Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood continues to inspire viewers young and old across four generations,” says Paul Siefken, President and CEO of Fred Rogers Productions. “We’re excited to partner with Little Dot Studios on this new YouTube Channel that will make the wonder, kindness, and human connection of the series more discoverable and accessible than ever.”
“Built on the legacy of Fred Rogers, Fred Rogers Productions continues to set the standard for thoughtful, values-driven children’s media,” added Ben Arnold, Co-Managing Director of Little Dot Studios U.S. “As huge fans of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, we’re honored to bring our digital distribution experience to this partnership, building an intentional, audience-first presence on YouTube where these iconic stories can reach the next generation.”
The non-profit Fred Rogers Productions is behind other wonderful children’s shows like Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Donkey Hodie, and Alma’s Way.
