Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (TV Series)

1520: Day Care and Night Care (1983)

Fred Rogers: Mr. Rogers, King Friday XIII, Queen Sara Saturday, Lady Elaine Fairchilde, Daniel Striped Tiger

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• Lady Elaine Fairchilde : [about Prince Tuesday]  One thing: I said I'd keep him if you all didn't make it back, Friday.

  King Friday XIII : Oh Fairchilde, I can see how that might have been somewhat comforting, but very disturbing at the same time.

• Prince Tuesday : I wanted you to come home, especially in the nighttime. And I dreamed that I couldn't find you - I mean, I dreamed about a little fish that couldn't find its mother and I cried. And then today I didn't care if you came back or not. And now Mr. Aber is going back to his home and, well it's always something.

  King Friday XIII : Yes that's right, Tuesday. It is always something. We always have something to think about. And will always have people who will love us no matter where we are. Your mother and I loved you even while we were gone away, and you had people here who loved you too, and took very good care of you. I'm proud that you faired so well. I think you've grown these past few days. And I want you to know, all of you, that I am pleased with all of you.

  All : Thank you, King Friday.

• Prince Tuesday : I cried last night.

  Ana Platypus : What were you sad or angry about, Tuesday?

  Prince Tuesday : I was having a scary dream.

  Harriett Elizabeth Cow : Well, would you tell us about it?

  Prince Tuesday : It was about a little fish who was swimming as hard and as fast as he could, but he still couldn't find his mother, and I was sad for him.

  Ana Platypus : Of course you were. When are your mother and Daddy coming home?

  Prince Tuesday : Today. Pretty soon.

  Ana Platypus : Won't you be glad to see them?

  Prince Tuesday : I don't know.

  Ana Platypus : You don't know? Why not?

  Prince Tuesday : Because someday I'm going to go away, and I'm going to leave them by themselves, and then they'll see what it's like.

  Harriett Elizabeth Cow : Do you think you could tell your parents how you feel about that, Tuesday?

  Prince Tuesday : I don't know.

  Harriett Elizabeth Cow : Well, I found out that it helps to tell people you love how you feel.

  Prince Tuesday : I told Lady Aberlin and Mr. Aber last night.

  Ana Platypus : And you told us today.

  Prince Tuesday : I know.

  Daniel Striped Tiger : We're your friends, Tuesday.

  Prince Tuesday : I know.

• Mr. Rogers : You know, passing things at the table, or getting your mom's pocketbook or briefcase when she asks for it, or giving someone a hug when you think they need one - that's being a caregiver. You see, you're already a caregiver by many things that you do.

• Mr. Rogers : And the older you get, the more ways you'll find to care for other people. And the more caring you do, the more that you'll know that you're growing. I'm proud to know people like you.