Saturday, September 02, 2000

By Rob Owen, Post-Gazette TV Editor

"MISTER ROGERS" DELAYED: The new episode of "Mister Rogers Neighborhood" featuring the baby elephant at the Pittsburgh Zoo didn't air this past Monday as planned because of technical difficulties. It will air tomorrow at 9 a.m. and on Labor Day at 8:19 and 10:39 a.m. on WQED/WQEX.

MDA TELETHON: The annual Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon airs tomorrow at 11:35 p.m. through 6:30 p.m. Monday

Hosts of local cut-in portions will include Bill Cardille, David Johnson and Peggy Finnegan. Those local spots air for 20 minutes beginning at 40 minutes past the hour until noon Monday. During Monday afternoon, the local portions air for 20 minutes beginning at 10 minutes past each hour.