King Friday is Frustrated that Prince Tuesday Can’t Read

Mister Rogers demonstrates how rubbings are made with crayons and paper and shows some he had made. He shows a Braille book. Mister Rogers goes to Betty’s Little Theater where preparations have begun for the variety show.In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, King Friday wants Joey Hollingsworth to teach Prince Tuesday to dance well today. He also wants the prince to be able to read. The king is disappointed when the prince can’t do these things. Lady Aberlin explains that Tuesday must be allowed to be a baby. Lady Aberlin and Joey Hollingsworth teach the king the “Pat with Love” method of teaching. Back with Mister Rogers, he talks about learning and knowing by touch.