Disney Junior’s “Puppy Dog Pals” Pay Homage to Mister Rogers in a Brand-New Episode

Accompanied by Mr. Kimble’s dog Floyd, it’s an exciting adventure for Bingo and Rolly—will they find the sweater in time for Mr. Kimble’s next show?

By Gabby Cullen August 13, 2020

PUPPY DOG PALS - "Pups in the Apple/Won't You Be My Puppy" "Pups in the Apple" - On the morning of the Playcare bake sale, Bob is devastated when he can't make his "Big Apple" pie because he's out of apples. "Won't You Be My Puppy" - Bingo and Rolly go on a mission to find their favorite television host's special sweater in time for his show. *Malcolm-Jamal Warner ("The Resident") guest stars as Floyd, a dog, and Chi McBride ("Hawaii Five-0") returns as Mr. Kimble, a television host. This episode of "Puppy Dog Pals" airs Friday, Aug. 14 (9:30-10:00 A.M. EDT) on Disney Channel. (Disney Junior) FLOYD, MR. KIMBLE

Everyone’s favorite puppy friends will be paying homage to everyone’s favorite neighbor in Disney Junior’s “Puppy Dog Pals” newest episode. Join Bingo and Rolly as they go on a mission to find Mr. Kimble’s (voiced by “Hawaii Five-O” star Chi McBride) favorite green sweater. Accompanied by Mr. Kimble’s dog Floyd (voiced by “The Resident” star Malcolm-Jamal Warner), it’s an exciting adventure for everyone—will they find the sweater in time for Mr. Kimble’s next show?

While the sweater might be green instead of red, and there’s a puppy sidekick instead of puppets, this sweet homage to “Mister Roger’s Neighborhood” shows the resilience and influence the iconic kids’ show has on today’s culture.

Disney’s Junior’s “Puppy Dog Pals” “Won’t You Be My Puppy Pal” premieres Friday, Aug. 14 at 9:30 a.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel and in DisneyNOW.

—Gabby Cullen

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