The following is a list of episodes from the sixth season of the PBS series, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, which aired in 1973.
Episode 1 (Is Santa Claus Real?)
Rogers gives a
Santa Claus costume to
Chef Brockett. Both
Betty Aberlin and
François Clemmons talk of how as children, they used to be afraid of Santa Claus. Santa Claus, himself, also comes to the neighborhood. • Aired on February 19, 1973. ==Episode 2 (Lady Elaine and Santa Claus)==
Episode 2 (Lady Elaine and Santa Claus)
Rogers demonstrates how to use a
microscope, and visits the Neighborhood Barber Shop for a haircut from Nick the
barber. In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Lady Elaine is intent to cut Santa Claus' hair without his permission. • Aired on February 20, 1973. ==Episode 3 (King Friday New Rule)==
Episode 3 (King Friday New Rule)
Rogers pretends to be a bird at François Clemmons' studio. In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, King Friday makes another bad rule, that nobody can have bare hands. Lady Elaine doesn't take the rule seriously until a cold breeze blows by. • Aired on February 21, 1973. ==Episode 4 (Brockett Soda Fountain)==
Episode 4 (Brockett Soda Fountain)
Chef Brockett is planning to add a soda fountain to his bakery. In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Lady Aberlin brings back the toy horse which, when a string is pulled, says "I know". X gives her a toy seagull which says "you know" when a string is pulled. • Aired on February 22, 1973. ==Episode 5 (Brockett Soda Fountain Grand Opening)==
Episode 5 (Brockett Soda Fountain Grand Opening)
Rogers and several other neighbors attend the opening of the new soda fountain at Brockett's Bakery.
Eric Kloss visits the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, telling King Friday how the other senses tell a blind person about the world. • Aired on February 23, 1973. ==Episode 6 (Gifts from Collette) ==
Episode 6 (Gifts from Collette)
Mr. McFeely wears a new Speedy Delivery uniform. In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Henrietta shows her disdain for getting Collette's old clothes, which don't fit. • Aired on February 26, 1973. ==Episode 7 (Gifts From Collette)==
Episode 7 (Gifts From Collette)
Collette has sent dresses and hats from Paris to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe. One of the hats is too big for Henrietta Pussycat, so Lady Aberlin gives it to Queen Sara. • Aired on February 27, 1973. ==Episode 8 (Gifts From Collette)==
Episode 8 (Gifts From Collette)
Golfer
Carol Mann visits Rogers' television house to show his golf equipment. In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, X swings his golf club, inadvertently knocking boxes out of Corny's hands. • Aired on February 28, 1973. ==Episode 9 (X thinks he A bad Owl)==
Episode 9 (X thinks he A bad Owl)
Rogers hears Bob Trow lead his a cappella group at Negri's Music Shop. In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Corny and Robert Troll want to console X. • Aired on March 1, 1973. ==Episode 10 (The Telephone outage)==
Episode 10 (The Telephone outage)
Rogers' telephone isn't working, so the telephone repairman makes a visit. • Aired on March 2, 1973. ==Episode 11 (Mister Rogers as a Boy)==
Episode 11 (Mister Rogers as a Boy)
Rogers tells viewers of the time he had an imaginary friend. Daniel has an imaginary friend, Malcolm Apricot Dinko, whom he consults to decide whether he should spend the night with Grand-père. • Aired on March 5, 1973. ==Episode 12 (Nighttime in the Neighborhood of Make Believe)==
Episode 12 (Nighttime in the Neighborhood of Make Believe)
Rogers discusses sleep, with help from the McFeelys.
Sunset reaches the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, and Daniel still doesn't believe he can to go to Grand-père's for the night. Donkey Hodie has advertised his need for a helper at Someplace Else. • Aired on March 6, 1973. ==Episode 13 (Welcome New Friends)==
Episode 13 (Welcome New Friends)
Rogers hears a harmonica band at Negri's Music Shop. In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Donkey Hodie realizes that Malcolm Apricot Dinko cannot help much with harvesting the vegetables. • Aired on March 7, 1973. ==Episode 14 (Welcome New Friends)==
Episode 14 (Welcome New Friends)
Mrs. McFeely has a cow named Harriet, and Rogers sees how Harriet is milked. A new arrival to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Harriet Elizabeth Cow, answers the call for help at Someplace Else. • Aired on March 8, 1973. ==Episode 15 (Welcome New Friends)==
Episode 15 (Welcome New Friends)
Ana Platypus is beginning to speak. Harriet Elizabeth Cow is pleased to see her. • Aired on March 9, 1973. ==Episode 16 (No One Can Ever Take Your Place)==
Episode 16 (No One Can Ever Take Your Place)
Lady Elaine Fairchilde decides to make mischief at the welcoming party for Harriet Elizabeth Cow. When a splash of milk ruins the welcoming cake, some believe Malcolm Apricot Dinko is responsible. • Aired on March 12, 1973. ==Episode 17 (No One Can Ever Take Your Place)==
Episode 17 (No One Can Ever Take Your Place)
Guy Disalvo visits Rogers' television house to talk of his sugar-cube structure. In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Lady Elaine wants to know who Lady Aberlin likes better: Harriet Elizabeth Cow or Lady Elaine. • Aired on March 13, 1973. ==Episode 18 (A Variety Show)==
Episode 18 (A Variety Show)
Lady Aberlin is dressed as a ballerina, dancing with Robert Troll to Lady Elaine's piano music. • Aired on March 14, 1973. ==Episode 19 (A Variety Show)==
Episode 19 (A Variety Show)
Rogers shows
crayon rubbings. Later he sees preparations for a variety show at Betty's Little Theater. In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, King Friday wants to rush Prince Tuesday's learning skills. • Aired on March 15, 1973. ==Episode 20 (A Variety Show)==
Episode 20 (A Variety Show)
Joe Negri shows Rogers at Negri's Music Shop. In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Lady Elaine plays an accordion in Someplace Else just to show up Harriet Elizabeth Cow. • Aired on March 16, 1973. ==Episode 21 (A Variety Show)==