Handyman Negri
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Handyman Negri is the royal fix-it man in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe. Skilled at fixing, cleaning, and building things, Handyman Negri is often called upon for his help in keeping the Neighborhood in order. When a new school was being considered for the Neighborhood of Make-Believe children, Handyman Negri went to work and built a school at Someplace Else.[1461]
In addition to his handywork, Handyman Negri has also been asked to serve in other roles at the kings request including a Neighborhood border guard[0001] and a member of volunteer fire department.[1744]
Handyman Negri is a talented musician and often performs for and with his Neighbors. While he has been known to play guitar duets with King Friday XIII and to sing with Lady Elaine Fairchilde, Handyman Negri serves as a guitar instructor for Prince Tuesday. He has also taken an active role in several of the Neighborhood operas and plays.
On a few occasions, Handyman Negri has appeared in the real Neighborhood.
Operas and Plays
Handyman Negri appeared in several of the Neighborhood operas and plays including the following parts:
- Papa Bear in King Friday, Goldilocks, Benjamin Franklin, & the Three Bears
- Joe Bull in Potato Bugs and Cows
- W.I. Norton Donovan in Windstorm in Bubbleland
- Storyteller in Spoon Mountain
- Father Elephant in Josephine the Short-Neck Giraffe
Images
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Mr. Negri [Episode 0001] |
Handyman Negri [Episode 1471] |
Cleaning the castle [Episode 1486] |
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A handy lady and a handy man [Episode 1507] |
Handyman Negri [Episode 1542] |
Playing the guitar [Episode 1669] |
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Joe Bull [Episode 1300] |
W.I. Norton Donovan [Episode 1475] |
The Windstorm [Episode 1475] |
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The Storyteller [Episode 1505] |
Father Elephant [Episode 1610] |
Illustrated in Time to Be Friends |
Notes
- In early episodes, Handyman Negri was referred to as "Mr. Negri" before taking on "handyman" status. He was also known to occasionally appear in the real Neighborhood as Handyman Negri.
- The first reference to "Handyman" Negri comes in Episode 0020.
Puppet / Costume Variations
| 0004, 0005 | Wears border guard uniform |
| 0031 | Wears a tuxedo |
| 0040 | Wears a tuxedo |
| 0055 | Dresses as Papa Bear |
| 0086 | Wears crested grebe costume |
| 0093 | Dressed in formal attire |
| 0113 | Wears pajamas |
| 0116 | Wears back end of horse costume |
| 0119, 0120 | Wears a bull costume |
| 1056 | Wears scout uniform |
| 1076 | Wears a royal uniform |
| 1077 | Changes into royal escort uniform and hat |
| 1300 | Dresses as Joe Bull |
| 1326 | Wears painting coveralls |
| 1430 | Wears soldier uniform |
| 1475 | Dress as W.I. Norton Donovan |
| 1505 | Dress as the storyteller |
| 1523, 1528 | Wears a dark blue bandana |
| 1528, 1530 | Wears a hard hat |
| 1538 | Wears a cape and false nose |
| 1545 | Wears a formal suit |
| 1586, 1589 | Wears a pajama shirt |
| 1589 | Wears a nightcap |
| 1608-1610 | Dresses as Father Elephant |
| 1633, 1634 | Wears troop uniform |
| 1638 | Tries on Chef Brockett's hat |
| 1640 | Changes into Handyman Bean costume |
| 1672, 1675 | Wears a three-cornered hat |
| 1708 | Wears cereal-proof armor |
| 1744 | Wears volunteer firefighter helmet |
Appearances
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Books
CDs, Records, and Tapes
- 21 Favorite Songs From Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
- Place of Our Own, A (Album)
- Place of Our Own, A (7" Vinyl)
Home Video
- America's Favorite Neighbor
- Day at the Circus, A
- Dinosaurs and Monsters
- Friends and Feelings
- Going to School
- Going to School (VHS)
- Helping Children Understand
- Let's Talk About Going to the Hospital
- Mister Rogers Goes To School
- Mister Rogers Talks With Parents About Competition
- Music and Feelings
- Musical Stories
- What About Love?
Other Video
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