Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Marathon on Twitch March 20-April 10, 2018

[Phillip]

Beginning this Tuesday March 20, Twitch will be live streaming 856 episodes of the iconic PBS series, “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood”.

The marathon will first feature 90 of the series most iconic episodes in honor of Fred Rogers' 90th birthday on March 20. After that Twitch will reportedly show 856 of the 895 total episodes including many episodes from the 1960s and early 1970s. Since 2010, a selection of episodes have been available via Amazon, but this is only the second time many of these episodes have been made available since they were last broadcast on PBS. (Twitch held their first Mister Rogers marathon last May and through the first week of June.)

Even though 895 “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” episodes were produced, some of the episodes will be excluded including the five controversial "Conflict" episodes about war from 1983.

“Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” follows past PBS shows that have streamed on Twitch, including Bob Ross’ “The Joy of Painting” and Julia Child’s “The French Chef.” Twitch will also be running a fundraising campaign during the marathon to help support local PBS stations.

Twitch's live “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” stream will be accessible on-line beginning at 10 am pacific (12 noon central, 1 pm eastern) on Tuesday March 20, 2018.

Watch the live stream:
https://www.twitch.tv/misterrogers

Read Twitch's press release:
https://blog.twitch.tv/celebrate-fred-rogers-90th-birthday-on-twitch-e6353deb29ef

Muppet fans remember Fred Rogers:
http://www.muppetcentral.com/articles/tributes/fred_rogers.shtml

“Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” Episode Guides:
http://www.neighborhoodarchive.com/mrn/episodes/index.html

If you plan to watch “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” on Twitch please like this post and share your thoughts on the anticipated marathon.

 

[Phillip]

The marathon is underway! Tune in and let us know your thoughts.

Watch the live stream:
https://www.twitch.tv/misterrogers

 

[MikaelaMuppet]

Too bad the Conflict episodes will be omitted again... But I will still watch though.

 

[Blue Frackle]

Too bad the Conflict episodes will be omitted again... But I will still watch though.

Did you know those were found?

 

[MikaelaMuppet]

Did you know those were found?

Yes I did know that.

 

[Phillip]

The 1968 black-and-white episodes from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood are now airing for the next several days. Be sure to tune-in for a rarely seen early glimpse at the neighborhood.

Watch the live stream:
https://www.twitch.tv/misterrogers

Even if it didn't include every episode, just imagine a two-to-three week long marathon of classic Sesame Street. Hopefully, the Mister Rogers' Neighborhood marathon will be incredibly successful so that Sesame Workshop might consider this in the future.

 

[Phillip]

Just a heads up, the first color episodes of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood will debut today on Twitch at around 11:15 am central, 12:15 eastern.

The wedding of King Friday and Sara Saturday will be later today as well at approximately 6 pm central, 7 eastern.

Watch the live stream:
https://www.twitch.tv/misterrogers

 

[Phillip]

Some significant transition episodes will happen today from 1973-1974, as the Neighborhood of Make Believe is rearranged and Mister Rogers paints his house from tan to light blue.

Watch the live stream:
https://www.twitch.tv/misterrogers

 

[Phillip]

You can see Big Bird visit Mister Rogers' Neighborhood later tonight during the Twitch live marathon. The beloved episode originally aired in June 1981.

Watch the live stream:
https://www.twitch.tv/misterrogers