Koko the Gorilla Meets Mister Rogers (Mr. McFeely Interview)

Fred Rogers&program, “Mister Rogers&Neighborhood,” featured Koko the Gorilla in a 1998 episode. Fred emphasized the power of love for animals and how there are human aspects to the way animals think and feel. Koko is seen hugging Mister Rogers and teaching him how to do sign language. That appearance was among the most memorable moments on the show, according to Margy Whitmer, one of its longtime producers. David Newell who plays Mr.McFeely shares his memories from this episode. (Edited by Anna Szymanski)