David Newell

Acting

David Newell

Born

1938-11-24 (87)

Place of birth

O'Hara Township, Pennsylvania, USA

Known for

Acting

Credits

8 titles

David Newell (born November 24, 1938) is an American television actor known primarily for his portrayal of Mr. McFeely, the delivery man on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, and works in the public relations department of the Fred Rogers Company (the entity responsible for all rights relating to the program, and other series currently in production from the company). His character's most famous catchphrase was "Speedy Delivery!" He toured the country until he retired in 2015, promoting Mister Rogers' Neighborhood as Mr. McFeely. Newell was born in O'Hara Township, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh,[2] he was the director of public relations for The Fred Ro…

Known for

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood poster
6.1

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood is an American children's television series that was created and hosted by namesake Fred Rogers. The series originated in 1963 as Misterogers on CBC Television, and was later debuted in 1966 as Misterogers' Neighborhood on the regional Eastern Educational Network, followed by its US network debut on February 19, 1968, and it aired on NET and its successor, PBS, until August 31, 2001. The series is aimed primarily at preschool ages 2 to 5, but has been stated by PBS as "appropriate for all ages". Mister Rogers' Neighborhood was produced by Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA public broadcaster WQED and Rogers' non-profit production company Family Communications, Inc.; previously known as Small World Enterprises prior to 1971, the company was renamed The Fred Rogers Company after Rogers' death.

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood

1967

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood poster
7.0

An award-winning cynical journalist, Lloyd Vogel, begrudgingly accepts an assignment to write an Esquire profile piece on the beloved television icon Fred Rogers. After his encounter with Rogers, Vogel's perspective on life is transformed.

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

2019

Won't You Be My Neighbor? poster
8.0

For more than thirty years, and through his television program, Fred Rogers (1928-2003), host, producer, writer and pianist, accompanied by his puppets and his many friends, spoke directly to young children about some of life's most important issues.

Won't You Be My Neighbor?

2018

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: Mister Rogers Meets New Friends Collection poster
NR

Join Mister Rogers as he puts on his trademark cardigan, changes into his sneakers and introduces the day's topic. Each of the 30 episodes in this fun-filled collection features Mister Rogers meeting new neighbors and visiting new places, including the San Diego Wild Animal Park and the United States Postal Service. Plus, this DVD contains a very special bonus episode -- a visit from Bill Nye the Science Guy!

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: Mister Rogers Meets New Friends Collection

1979

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: Kindness Collection poster
NR

In his landmark television series, Mister Rogers made everyone feel like his neighbor. He invited viewers to learn something new and by sharing his own experiences, he made personal connections with children everywhere. In the 30-episode Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: Kindness Collection set, Mister Rogers tackles important topics for children including understanding what's real and what's pretend, and the feelings of winning and losing.

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: Kindness Collection

1979

Mister Rogers: It's You I Like poster
7.8

Join host Michael Keaton to celebrate "Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood," the pioneering children's series that premiered nationally 50 years ago. Celebrities, cast members and Joanne Rogers reveal their favorite memories from the series.

Mister Rogers: It's You I Like

2018

Film credits

Series credits

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood poster
6.1

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood is an American children's television series that was created and hosted by namesake Fred Rogers. The series originated in 1963 as Misterogers on CBC Television, and was later debuted in 1966 as Misterogers' Neighborhood on the regional Eastern Educational Network, followed by its US network debut on February 19, 1968, and it aired on NET and its successor, PBS, until August 31, 2001. The series is aimed primarily at preschool ages 2 to 5, but has been stated by PBS as "appropriate for all ages". Mister Rogers' Neighborhood was produced by Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA public broadcaster WQED and Rogers' non-profit production company Family Communications, Inc.; previously known as Small World Enterprises prior to 1971, the company was renamed The Fred Rogers Company after Rogers' death.

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood

1967

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: Mister Rogers Meets New Friends Collection poster
NR

Join Mister Rogers as he puts on his trademark cardigan, changes into his sneakers and introduces the day's topic. Each of the 30 episodes in this fun-filled collection features Mister Rogers meeting new neighbors and visiting new places, including the San Diego Wild Animal Park and the United States Postal Service. Plus, this DVD contains a very special bonus episode -- a visit from Bill Nye the Science Guy!

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: Mister Rogers Meets New Friends Collection

1979

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: Kindness Collection poster
NR

In his landmark television series, Mister Rogers made everyone feel like his neighbor. He invited viewers to learn something new and by sharing his own experiences, he made personal connections with children everywhere. In the 30-episode Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: Kindness Collection set, Mister Rogers tackles important topics for children including understanding what's real and what's pretend, and the feelings of winning and losing.

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: Kindness Collection

1979