Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood is a continuation/spin-off of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. It features Daniel Tiger, the four-year-old son of the original Daniel Striped Tiger from the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, and other children of the characters from the Neighborhood. The series first aired on September 3, 2012.

Each episodes contains two 11-minute stories where Daniel and his friends invite the viewers to come with them on their fun adventures as they explore the Neighborhood. Both stories are linked by a common theme, such as disappointment and sadness or anger, or being thankful and appreciative, and include music that helps children remember the theme.

Season 2 began on Monday, August 18, 2014 with a half-hour special titled “the Baby is here”, where the family celebrates the arrival of Daniel’s little sister, Margaret. Two more new episodes will premiere on Tuesday and Wednesday, focusing on the family as they adjust to life with the baby.

A fifth season was announced in 2019 and premiered on August 17, 2020.

A sixth season is currently yet to be announced.

The show is produced by The Fred Rogers Company, 9 Story Media Group, and Out of the Blue Enterprises.

Funding

• Richard King Mellon Foundation (2012-present)
• The Grable Foundation (2012-present)
• The Pittsburgh Foundation (2012-present)
• Hillman Foundation (2012-present)
• PNC Foundation (2012-present)
• Staunton Farm Foundation (2012-present)
• The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations (2012-present)
• The Corporation For Public Broadcasting (2012-present)
• Viewers Like You (2012-present)
• The Rite Aid Foundation/KidCents (2016-2021)
• Vroom (2016-present)

Characters

Tiger family

• Daniel Tiger
• Mom Tiger
• Daniel Striped Tiger
• Grandpere Tiger
• Margaret Tiger

Cat family

• Katerina Kittycat
• Henrietta Pussycat

Owl family

• O the Owl
• X the Owl

The Royal Family

• Prince Wednesday
• King Friday XIII
• Queen Sara Saturday
• Prince Tuesday
• Chrissie

Museum-Go-Round family

• Miss Elaina
• Lady Elaine Fairchilde
• Music Man Stan

Other characters

• Baker Aker
• Teacher Harriet
• Dr. Anna
• Mr. McFeely
• Trolley
• Snowball
• Ducky

Episodes

Background information

to be added: the creation and production of the series

The series was renewed for a second season in February 2011. It is one of the top three shows each month, as rated by moms.[1]

Awards and nominations

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood has been nominated for and won several awards, including the following:

2013 nominations

• Outstanding Achievement in Youth Programming, Television Critics Association[2]

2013 awards

• Best Animated Series 2013, Kidscreen[3]
• Cynopsis Kids !magination Award for Preschool Series[4]
• Educational App (Honorable Mention from Cynopsis)[4]
• Marketing Campaign for TV series (Honorable Mention from Cynopsis)[4]

2014 nominations

• Outstanding Achievement in Youth Programming, Television Critics Association[5]

2014 awards

• Parents’ Choice Silver Award[6][7]
• Prix Jeunesse International Selection[6]

• Official page at the PBS Kids website – games, videos and printables for kids
• Official page at the PBS Kids website – parents’ section with additional activities and information

References