David Alexander Newell (born November 24, 1938) is an Americantelevision actor known primarily for his portrayal of Mr. McFeely, the delivery man on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. He also worked in the public relations department of Fred Rogers Productions. His character's most famous catchphrase was "Speedy Delivery!" He toured the country until he retired in 2015, promoting Mister Rogers' Neighborhood as Mr. McFeely.[1]
Newell was born in O'Hara Township, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Pittsburgh. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh,[2] he was the director of public relations for Fred Rogers Productions. Newell still resides in O'Hara Township with his wife Nan. They have a daughter, Catherine; two sons, Taylor and Alexander; and four grandchildren.[3]
Careeredit
Newell began his acting career at a theatre school known as the Pittsburgh Playhouse. Through connections made there, he eventually met Fred Rogers. Newell was originally hired onto the show as a public relations manager, but Rogers also cast him in the role of Mr. McFeely. (McFeely was Rogers' middle name, taken from his mother's maiden name.) As a result, he and Rogers became lifelong friends until Rogers' death in 2003.[4]
David Newell Q&A at Galaxy Con Richmond 2020
A documentary feature about Newell entitled Speedy Delivery, which chronicles his travels around the world as Mr. McFeely, debuted on public television in 2008.[5][6]
"Working with Fred Rogers was like receiving a master’s degree in child development. Fred taught by example, and he was subtle—but suddenly you’d realize that, after working side by side with him, your knowledge base had expanded almost beyond description."[9]
"What I like about Danny Joe's Tree House is that children can interact with a live person. Danny is a big kid at heart and I think that is very helpful. In today's world where everything is virtual and robotic, here's a person giving original thoughts and ideas."[10]
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^. Family Communications. Archived from the original on October 17, 2007. Retrieved January 16, 2008.
^Slattery, Holden (Fall 2008). "Speedy Delivery". Pitt Magazine. Pittsburgh, PA: University of Pittsburgh. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
^Sheridan, Patricia (October 14, 2019). "The House Next Door: Where does Mr. McFeely get his mail?". Retrieved November 10, 2019.
^Yale Daily News – Music student pens Mister Rogers score
^. Danny Joe's Tree House. Season 2. Episode 1. November 13, 2017. Event occurs at 0:05. Archived from the original on 2019-09-21. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
^AFFIRM Film (September 16, 2019). "A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-14.
^. Family Communications. Archived from the original on November 18, 2011. Retrieved December 12, 2011.
^Cantrell, Joann (February 6, 2018). ""Danny Joe's Tree House" Aims to Be More Than a Show". Baltimore's Child Magazine. Retrieved January 26, 2019.
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. CNN. 2001-08-31. Archived from the original on December 29, 2007. Retrieved January 16, 2008.
Vancheri, Barbara (2004-02-26). "Speedy Mr. McFeely extends the legacy of Mister Rogers". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved January 16, 2008.
Vancheri, Barbara (2008-04-09). "'Special 'Delivery': Documentary follows Mr. McFeely as he carries the message of Fred Rogers". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved April 27, 2008.
January 01, 1970
david, newell, other, uses, disambiguation, david, alexander, newell, born, november, 1938, american, television, actor, known, primarily, portrayal, mcfeely, delivery, mister, rogers, neighborhood, also, worked, public, relations, department, fred, rogers, pr. For other uses see David Newell disambiguation David Alexander Newell born November 24 1938 is an American television actor known primarily for his portrayal of Mr McFeely the delivery man on Mister Rogers Neighborhood He also worked in the public relations department of Fred Rogers Productions His character s most famous catchphrase was Speedy Delivery He toured the country until he retired in 2015 promoting Mister Rogers Neighborhood as Mr McFeely 1 David NewellNewell as Mr McFeely in 2015BornDavid Alexander Newell 1938 11 24 November 24 1938 age 85 O Hara Township Pennsylvania United StatesOccupationActorYears active1968 2015Known forMr McFeely on Mister Rogers NeighborhoodChildren3 Contents 1 Life 2 Career 3 Quotes 4 References 5 External linksLife editNewell was born in O Hara Township Pennsylvania a suburb of Pittsburgh A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh 2 he was the director of public relations for Fred Rogers Productions Newell still resides in O Hara Township with his wife Nan They have a daughter Catherine two sons Taylor and Alexander and four grandchildren 3 Career editNewell began his acting career at a theatre school known as the Pittsburgh Playhouse Through connections made there he eventually met Fred Rogers Newell was originally hired onto the show as a public relations manager but Rogers also cast him in the role of Mr McFeely McFeely was Rogers middle name taken from his mother s maiden name As a result he and Rogers became lifelong friends until Rogers death in 2003 4 nbsp David Newell Q amp A at Galaxy Con Richmond 2020 A documentary feature about Newell entitled Speedy Delivery which chronicles his travels around the world as Mr McFeely debuted on public television in 2008 5 6 An animated version of Mr McFeely is a recurring character on the new PBS series Daniel Tiger s Neighborhood Canadian actor Derek McGrath performs the voice citation needed In 2017 Newell appeared as a special guest on the live action children s web series Danny Joe s Tree House 7 Newell made a cameo in the Fred Rogers biopic A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood 8 Quotes edit Working with Fred Rogers was like receiving a master s degree in child development Fred taught by example and he was subtle but suddenly you d realize that after working side by side with him your knowledge base had expanded almost beyond description 9 What I like about Danny Joe s Tree House is that children can interact with a live person Danny is a big kid at heart and I think that is very helpful In today s world where everything is virtual and robotic here s a person giving original thoughts and ideas 10 References edit Neighborhood News Family Communications Archived from the original on October 17 2007 Retrieved January 16 2008 Slattery Holden Fall 2008 Speedy Delivery Pitt Magazine Pittsburgh PA University of Pittsburgh Retrieved 2009 09 15 Sheridan Patricia October 14 2019 The House Next Door Where does Mr McFeely get his mail Retrieved November 10 2019 Speedy Delivery Film The Tartan Online Speedy Delivery Yale Daily News Music student pens Mister Rogers score The Treehouse Warming Present Danny Joe s Tree House Season 2 Episode 1 November 13 2017 Event occurs at 0 05 Archived from the original on 2019 09 21 Retrieved November 9 2018 AFFIRM Film September 16 2019 A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD YouTube Archived from the original on 2021 12 14 Staff Bios Family Communications Archived from the original on November 18 2011 Retrieved December 12 2011 Cantrell Joann February 6 2018 Danny Joe s Tree House Aims to Be More Than a Show Baltimore s Child Magazine Retrieved January 26 2019 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to David Newell David Newell at IMDb A downloadable audio interview with Mr McFeely actor and Family Communications Inc Public Relations Director David Newell From Wisconsin Public Television Mr Speedy Delivery talks about his neighborhood CNN 2001 08 31 Archived from the original on December 29 2007 Retrieved January 16 2008 Vancheri Barbara 2004 02 26 Speedy Mr McFeely extends the legacy of Mister Rogers Pittsburgh Post Gazette Retrieved January 16 2008 Vancheri Barbara 2008 04 09 Special Delivery Documentary follows Mr McFeely as he carries the message of Fred Rogers Pittsburgh Post Gazette Retrieved April 27 2008 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title David Newell amp oldid 1221136640, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
