TV's 'Captain Kangaroo,' Bob Keeshan, dead

[Bob Hubbard]

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TV's 'Captain Kangaroo,' Bob Keeshan, dead


(CNN) --Television's Captain Kangaroo, Bob Keeshan, died Friday morning in Vermont, a family friend told CNN. He was 76.

He died after a long illness, his family told The Associated Press.

"Captain Kangaroo," a children's show, featured the walrus-mustached, bowl-haircut Keeshan entertaining youngsters with his gentle, whimsical humor. Among the show's other characters were the puppets Bunny Rabbit and Mr. Moose, as well as Dancing Bear and the laconic Mr. Green Jeans (Hugh Brannum).

The show ran on CBS from 1955 to 1985, and then moved to public television for six more years. The show won six Emmys and three Peabody Awards.

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[Touch Of Death]

I'm sorry but Blue's clues is no substitute for the Captain. No wonder todays children are known as super criminals.
Sean

 

[RCastillo]

I grew up watching him. Did you know he was a war hero in WWII?

 

[MA-Caver]

A war hero huh? Must've bombarded the Germans/Japanese with ping-pong balls... heh...

Also heard that he was Clarabell the Clown on the original Howdy Doody show.

I too miss that show. Loved the moose and the ping-pong balls.

 

[tshadowchaser]

Back when he was on he influenced many of us. It was one of the best shows on television for many years.



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[Rich Parsons]

Originally posted by tshadowchaser
Back when he was on he influenced many of us. It was one of the best shows on television for many years.



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[KenpoTess]

awwwwww.. *sniffs.. he was always there for me every morning...



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[Chronuss]

I'm the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle generation.

 

[Seig]

Originally posted by Chronuss
I'm the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle generation.

That explains much......




We'll miss you Captain.

 

[TonyM.]

Bob was a true gentleman and a good friend and neighbor. He showed me how to be strong when his wife passed on. He was always pleasant and funny to us townies. He never begrudged anyone an autograph. He could tease people into a good mood regardless of what was going on. He had a touch of the rogue that was quite funny. He will be missed greatly.
Have an Amstel Light in heaven Bob and lay off the grilled Ruebens.

 

[arnisador]

It's a shame!

 

[don bohrer]

All the greats.....

Boy do I feel old.

At least he can take Kenpo lessons with Parker now!


don

 

[arnisador]

Originally posted by don bohrer
At least he can take Kenpo lessons with Parker now!

Are you suggesting they both ended up somewhere where they might need to defend themselves? :wink:

 

[Bob Hubbard]

Originally posted by arnisador
Are you suggesting they both ended up somewhere where they might need to defend themselves? :wink:

Id say not a need to defend, but a place to focus on what is truely important, without the limitations of our weak flesh.

 

[Chronuss]

Originally posted by Kaith Rustaz
without the limitations of our weak flesh.

there's nothing wrong with flesh, right Bob?

 

[Bob Hubbard]

Originally posted by Chronuss
there's nothing wrong with flesh, right Bob?

Not really....but, lets keep this thread focused on the Capt.


I didn't realize he'd been Clarabell. I do recall hearing him and Mr. Rogers were both upset with how childrens tv had gone downhill....moer marketing hype, and less simple good fun. Sadly, the only one on now that I can think is doing good by the kids is Lavar Burton...

I remember hearing a while back that Mr. GreenJeans died....There are so few of the folks I grew up with around anymore.

Def. sad.

 

[hardheadjarhead]

. Did you know he was a war hero in WWII?

Nope, he wasn't. He enlisted in the Marines during WWII but never saw combat. The Captain was a great man and contributed wonderfully to children's television...but he never heard a shot fired in anger.

There is a popular urban myth circulating that he and Lee Marvin served together on Iwo Jima. It isn't true.

For an account, check this site:

http://www.snopes.com/military/keeshan.htm

It also dispels the myth that Fred Rogers was a sniper in Viet Nam.


Regards,


Steve