Captain kangaroo

It was so loved by viewers that after the program stopped filming in 1984, American Public Television mixed some newly filmed footage with old reruns and continued to show the newly updated series until 1993.

Dancing Bear, Mr. Green Jeans, Capt. Kangaroo

For nearly 30 years, Captain Kangaroo said good morning to kids across the country. Here, meet Bob Keeshan, the man behind the beloved character!

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Captain Kangaroo: The disastrous move that ended the beloved children’s classic television series.

Bob Keeshan, better known as Captain Kangaroo, changed the landscape of children’s television. On his birthday, we look back an influence that extends beyond the screen.

Captain Kangaroo featured cartoons and fascinated many children for years

Bob Keeshan, American television producer and entertainer who was best known for his role as Captain Kangaroo on the children’s program of the same name (1955–84). The walrus-mustached Captain brought education disguised as entertainment and endeared himself to generations of young viewers.

For nearly 30 years, Captain Kangaroo said good morning to kids across the country. Here, meet Bob Keeshan, the man behind the beloved character!

remember the “DANCING BEAR?” MR. MOOSE… DENNIS THE PAINTER? MR. GREEN JEANS… GRANDFATHER CLOCK… AND AN OLDIE OF THE CAST…