You feel Joanne and Fred Rogers’ presence. It is as if he will walk in, sit down and change into his red cardigan sweater and put on a pair of Sperry-brand blue sneakers,” as he did on the show.

You don't know who Mister Rogers is, outside the cultural parody. You're thinking, What in the hell does a cardigan-wearing after school special like Mr. Rogers have to do with anything?

At first glance, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and Saved by the Bell might seem worlds apart — one featuring a soft-spoken ordained minister in a cardigan, the other showcasing trendy teens ...