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There are lots of different celebrations and lots of different pets in these five episodes. Mister Rogers helps care for his friend's dog "Barney" and takes him on a walk in the neighborhood . On a field trip to the National Zoo, Mister Rogers sees the giant pandas and helps prepare their food. The Make Believe story focuses on Ana Platypus' birthday. The neighbors want to help Ana celebrate and think about their gifts for her, while King Friday and Lady Elaine plan an elaborate birthday parade celebration. But Ana is happy with a quiet celebration and a birthday gift she can hug and love - a kitten. Regular Neighbors include Chuck Aber (Neighbor Aber), Betty Aberlin (Lady Aberlin), Don Brockett (Chef Brockett), Joe Negri (Handyman Negri), David Newell (Mr. McFeely), Audrey Roth (Miss Paulificatte), Elizabeth Seamans (Mrs. McFeely), Maggie Stewart (Mayor Maggie), Bob Trow (Bob Dog/ Robert Troll), Bill Barker (Dr. Bill and Elsie Jean Playtypus), Lenny Meledandri (Prince Tuesday) and Carole Muller Switala (Ana Platypus). The musicians were John Costa, Michael Moricz, Carl McVicker and Robert Rawsthorne.