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Captain Kangaroo is an American children's television series that aired weekday mornings on the American television network CBS for 29 years, from 1955 to 1984, making it the longest-running nationally broadcast children's television program of its day.
Captain Kangaroo: Created by Bob Claver. With Robert Keeshan, Hugh Brannum, James E. Wall, Deborah Weems. Daily children's program hosted by Captain Kangaroo.
Robert James Keeshan (June 27, 1927 – January 23, 2004) was an American television producer and actor. He created and played the title role in the children's television program Captain Kangaroo, which ran from 1955 to 1984, the longest-running nationally broadcast children's television program of its day.
Captain Kangaroo: The disastrous move that ended the beloved children’s classic television series.
Apr 30, 2024 · Bob Keeshan (born June 27, 1927, Lynbrook, New York, U.S.—died January 23, 2004, Windsor, Vermont) was an 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).
Actor: Captain Kangaroo. Television producer and host Robert James Keeshan was born in Lynbrook, Long Island, New York. As a young man he served in the US Marine Corps Reserve.
Aug 8, 2013 · Find out how to watch Captain Kangaroo. Stream the latest seasons and episodes, watch trailers, and more for Captain Kangaroo at TV Guide.
The longest-running network children’s show of all time, Captain Kangaroo left an indelible mark on the minds and hearts of children during its 30 years on television. The host, Bob Keeshan, was a gentle man whose jacket had large pockets – much like a kangaroo.
Jan 24, 2004 · Captain Kangaroo, a round-faced, pleasant, mustachioed man possessed of an unshakable calm, was both unique and welcome when his show had its premiere, on Oct. 3, 1955.
Retooled as the 'All New Captain Kangaroo' in 1997, with John McDonough. Learn more about the full cast of Captain Kangaroo with news, photos, videos and more at TV Guide.
