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Hugh Brannum (January 5, 1910 – April 19, 1987) was an American vocalist, arranger, composer, and actor known for his role as Mr. Green Jeans on the children's television show Captain Kangaroo. During his days with Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians, Brannum used his childhood nickname "Lumpy".
Apr 22, 1987 · Hugh Brannum, who charmed millions of children as Mr. Green Jeans on the ''Captain Kangaroo'' television show, died Sunday at Pocono Hospital in East Stroudsburg, Pa.
Aug 27, 2020 · Captain Kangaroo himself Bob Keeshan called Mr. Green Jeans an extension of Brannum’s personality. Fun fact, he did technically wear green jeans; green overalls! But that was not his only part on the show. Indeed, he’s been a professor, a painter, a clown, and a singer on the show.
Mini bio of the life of actor Hugh Brannum who is probably most famous for his role as Mr. Green Jeans on the children's television show Captain Kangaroo ...more.
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Hugh "Lumpy" Brannum as Mr. Green Jeans, the New Old Folk Singer, Percy, Uncle Backwards, Mr. McGregor, and Mr. Bainter the Painter.
Apr 22, 1987 · Hugh Brannum, known to a generation of youngsters as the convivial farmer, handyman and frustrated inventor “Mr. Green Jeans” on the long-running television series “Captain Kangaroo,” has died....
Hugh Brannum (1910-1987) was an actor who played Mr. Green Jeans on Captain Kangaroo. He also appeared on The Danny Thomas Show, The Fred Waring Show and Good Evening, Captain.
