Grandpere (Henri Frederique de Tigre)
First MRN Appearance: 0004
Last MRN Appearance: 1762
Performed By: Fred Rogers
Grandpere (Henri Frederique de Tigre[1]) lives in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe at the Eiffel Tower -- very near King Friday's castle. He speaks French and often teaches his Neighbors what French words mean.
Grandpere is the grandfather of Collette, the daughter of his son. Occasionally, Collette comes to visit her grandfather in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe.[2][3]
Grandpere generously shares his Tower with Dr. Bill Platypus whose office is located inside. Additionally, he calmly exercises patience with his Neighbors when they turn the Tower into a mountain[4] or even turn it upside down.[5]
Images
Grandpere's Name
"Grandpere" is the French word for "grandfather." In Episode 1164, it is revealed that Grandpere's full name is Henri Frederique de Tigre.
Family
Although they are not seen, a picture of Grandpere's son and daughter-in-law holding a baby Collette is shows in Episode 1532.
Puppet Demonstration
Mister Rogers demonstrates the Grandpere puppet in Episode 1384 and Episode 1726.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
In Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, a character named Grandpere appears as the father of Daniel Striped Tiger and the grandfather of Daniel Tiger.
Appearances
Misterogers (CBC)
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
- 0004
- 0006
- 0019
- 0041
- 0042
- 0043
- 0049
- 0050
- 0051
- 0102
- 0104
- 0105
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- 0116
- 0124
- 1008
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- 1155
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- 1164
- 1176
- 1178
- 1179
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- 1384
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- 1532
- 1545
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- 1695
- 1699
- 1726
- 1761
- 1762
The Children's Corner
- Episode 4093
- Episode 4094
- Episode 4097
- Episode 4099
- Episode 4103
- Episode 4105
- Episode 4114
- CC002
- Sunday on the Children's Corner
Books
- Around the Children's Corner (Songbook)
- Everyone is Special
- Henrietta Meets Someone New
- If We Were All the Same
- No One Can Ever Take Your Place
- Our Small World
- Pencil Play Book
- Playtime Puppet Theater
- This is Pittsburgh
- Tomorrow on the Children's Corner (Songbook)
- Trolley Golden Shape Book
- Wishes Don't Make Things Come True (Book)
CDs, Records, and Tapes
Home Video
- America's Favorite Neighbor
- Helping Children Understand
- Speedy Delivery (DVD)
- What Do You Do With the Mad That You Feel (DVD)
- What Do You Do With the Mad That You Feel (VHS)
References
- Episode 1164. Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
- Episode 1178. Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
- Episode 1532. Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
- Episode 1501. Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
- Episode 1692. Mister Rogers' Neighborhood