Thank you for posting these clips; even after six years has passed (today is 2/16/10), the CBS News clip still brought a tear to my eye. This gentle man and his delightful friends brought so many happy hours to viewers. We miss him very much. Captain, you are still in our memories and our hearts.
I was born in '53, this is the first show I ever remember watching on TV. Probably began watching it in '56 when my brother was born. The Captain was my childhood idol, long before I knew it! So innocent those years were. RIP, Dear Bob Keeshan 3
Not just the Baby Boomers, Dan. For some of us earlier Gen X'ers (1971), Captain Kangaroo was a morning staple. I remember hearing about Bob Keeshan's death on the Nightly News, and was greatly saddened at the time. I haven't looked thing up in many-a-year, but upon viewing this I am immediately transported back to that fateful night in 2004... There were some constants that children in my generation, and earlier, could depend upon . Captain Kangaroo was one of them. "Good (night), Captain! You will be missed..."
Thank You for putting this on, I enjoyed it and remember watching him as a "kid"in the 50's, our children need heroes like this today and sadly, there just aren't any more like him!!!
Can you imagine the millions of lives this man impacted in a positive and wonderful manner. Say what you will, but that's and accomplishment that not many others can match. God Bless You Captian.
One of my earliest childhood memories is of Captain Kangaroo, Mr. Green Jeans, Dancing Bear and Mister Moose in the early-'60s and primarily through the second grade. That was the end of Television's Golden Age and the Captain's passing really sealed the era for posterity
Seems like all the American Icons are gone now. Sadly, there are no iconic characters that are people for the newer generation to treasure as the talent we had in the past.
People will remember all the "great" men of learning and scholarly knowledge with a certain awed reverence for their unattainable qualities. But people will remember Captain Kangaroo for his warmth and humanity - they will remember him as children remember a beloved grandpa. With simple adoration borne from feeling loved.
Hugh Brannum (Mr. Green Jeans) passed away April 19, 1987. I look at TV today and morn not only the Captain but all the others I grew up with and who are now gone and worry for today's children growing up on what IMHO can be best described as a wasteland.
Captain Kangaroo first aired October 1955, the year I was born. He taught me how to tie my shoes in the early 1960s. I'll always remember you. RIP Captain.✝️
Ahead of Mr. Rogers and Sesame St. was this excellent fellow. I regularly visited the Treasure House and was glued to the adventures of Tom Terrific. Bunny Rabbit regularly bamboozled the Captain. Dancing Bear cut the rug. R.I.P, Bob Keeshan, Capt. Kangaroo.
Oh, I loved Captain Kangaroo - I'm just learning now that he's died. i was born in 1955, the year the show began, and of course watched it from as early as I can remember - until probably about the age of 7-9. I always felt a partisanship compared to Mr. Rogers when he came later; he always seemed terribly dull compared to the Captain. I always loved the cartoons, the music, the characters- the Captain's entire world was so warm and interesting. It was "must see television" for all I knew.
Captain Kangaroo lived in Babylon, New York for well over 30 years, and was active at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Babylon. He actually ran a fundraiser at the church for many years. I can even tell anyone who lives close to Babylon where he use to live: If you enter Babylon on Montauk Highway from the West, just passing Route 109, there is a road off to your right just before the canal. If you look off to your right, you will be able to see a house with a tennis court on the West side of the road. You can see the tennis court better in the winter, because the leaves are down. That's where he use to live. In that house there with the tennis court.
Good Morning Captain! I Watched The 1970's Version of Captain Kangaroo. The 70's Theme Song. Had So Many Memories Attached to It. With The Gang of The Bob Newhart Show Saying: Good Morning Captain!
Again, it happened again. When Walt Disney died I missed it, and I had no idea he died in 2004. I was busy with my security career and still am. I think the newspaper floated by me both times.
Now even at 53 remember in the 60s that Bunny rabbit was my favorite. Anyone remember when Captain Kangeroo hosted the Thanksgiving Day parade back then on tv? I do!
You're close -- it was "Davey and Goliath". But great memories! We would also watch "Bullwinkle" reruns on Sunday mornings, and a CBS original: "Marshall Efron's Simplified and Painless Sunday School" (I know I'm forgetting a word in that title!). But on weekdays, The Captain ruled!
Right after I heard about this, I wound up in an argument about PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH getting relected. My opponent held TWO BUTCHER KNIVES at my throat, and I said: "If the USA has to lose two good Marines on the same day (I'm a retired LCpl), then FVCX YOU, do what'cha gotta do." Yes, I almost died that day, myself. I loved your show, Bob "Captain Kangaroo" Keeshan. Semper Fi. GREAT POST!
I remember sitting, eating my breakfast watching this before walking to school. Everything about watching this was learning. I had no idea what an eggplant was. The Capt'n went out to the garden with Mr Greengeans and explained what it was, how it was grown and how it was used as as food. Now, old in my life I love growing my own eggplant for my kitchen.
The news reporter at 0:32 is repeating a false rumor about Bob Keeshan. Keeshan enlisted in the Marine Corp in '45 but was still in the United States when Japan surrendered. The False rumor involves actor Lee Marvin on the Tonight show in the 60s telling a story of a brave Keeshan at Iwo Jima. Neither were at Iwo Jima, although Marvin was a marine and was shot at Saipan.
Hit the "double 5" just over a week ago. These vids of C.K. sure bring back those old memories of some great TV. Whenever I was sick I'd stay in bed and watch. Another great show of note was David and Goliath produced by the Lutheran church aired on Sundays And weekday afternoons there was Soupy! A bit edgy for it's time. And Sandy Becker with a little TV thief going across the screen during a cartoon. Catch Max it was called. You see it and call in to win a prize (NYC area).
@CounterCultureLives I just saw I Love Lucy this morning...But that show was made before I was born in 1958. My daughter & I love the Roseanne show from the 80s. When she was born in 94 the nurse brought her in my hospital room & of course I had Roseanne on, on my tv. We watched it together ever since through the years & her Holloween shows are our favorite! :)
When CBS pulled the plug on Captain Kangaroo in 1982, I turned my back on CBS for committing such a travesty. IMO, the network DID vindicate itself when they brought David Letterman aboard a few years later.. Ennyroad, such memories..The Terrytoons 'TOM TERRIFIC' & LARIAT SAM'; The Old Grandfather Clock; Fred the videoscreen anthropomorph, etc. Thanx fer the clip, m8
"Sad news today from, of all places, Vermont..." What kind of crack is that? Does he mean that Vermont is such a happy place, nothing sad ever happens there? Or does he mean it is so remote that no one has probably ever heard of it?
Did I watch him as a child? Yes. Can I remember any influence? I am not sure, but I know he did not have a dark "sense of life" like just about all of entertainment today, so he had to be a good influence. He does not make hollywood look bad today. hollywood is bad today.
@CounterCultureLives True they missed some great shows that we enjoyed watching as children. But it's a new generation today as a mother of a 17 year old I did enjoy watching Sesame Street w/her as a child & the count was my favorite. ;)
When CBS pulled the plug on Captain Kangaroo in 1982, I turned my back on CBS for committing such a travesty. IMO, the network DID vindicate itself when they brought David Letterman aboard a few years later.. Ennyroad, such memories..The Terrytoons 'TOM TERRIFIC' & LARIAT SAM'; The Old Grandfather Clock; Fred the videoscreen anthropomorph (I just thought he was SO cool & a sign of future technology to come, back then..)..and The Bloody Ping-Pong Balls! LOL Back Then Thanx fer the clip, m8
@143AC Yeah, and he sucked! Keeshan was great! Granted, I only remember the 80's one(making me probably one of the youngest posters on this clip). But, I remember it always put a smile on my face when I was a kid. He is still missed.
+your very right and there is a old man who lives about 1 mile from me right now who was In the D-day invasion of Normandy when he was 16.When i asked him how in the world he got in the Army at that age he told me his 2 older brothers lied for him so he could go with them.all 3 made it back home.I can remember once he was laughing at this guy talking about his AR-15.it was his sons friend and he was telling all of us that his AR-15 would hold a 30 round magazine.Old John lauged and asked why he needed a 30 rnd. mag.He said "hell boy i fought all thru WW2 with a 8 shot rifle"lol after that whenever he seen this guy he would call him ol 30 round lol
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Thank you for posting these clips; even after six years has passed (today is 2/16/10), the CBS News clip still brought a tear to my eye. This gentle man and his delightful friends brought so many happy hours to viewers. We miss him very much. Captain, you are still in our memories and our hearts.
I was born in '53, this is the first show I ever remember watching on TV. Probably began watching it in '56 when my brother was born. The Captain was my childhood idol, long before I knew it! So innocent those years were. RIP, Dear Bob Keeshan 3
I was born in 1952 and had the same experience and feelings.
Not just the Baby Boomers, Dan. For some of us earlier Gen X'ers (1971), Captain Kangaroo was a morning staple. I remember hearing about Bob Keeshan's death on the Nightly News, and was greatly saddened at the time. I haven't looked thing up in many-a-year, but upon viewing this I am immediately transported back to that fateful night in 2004... There were some constants that children in my generation, and earlier, could depend upon . Captain Kangaroo was one of them. "Good (night), Captain!
You will be missed..."
Thank You for putting this on, I enjoyed it and remember watching him as a "kid"in the 50's, our children need heroes like this today and sadly, there just aren't any more like him!!!
Can you imagine the millions of lives this man impacted in a positive and wonderful manner. Say what you will, but that's and accomplishment that not many others can match. God Bless You Captian.
One of my earliest childhood memories is of Captain Kangaroo, Mr. Green Jeans, Dancing Bear and Mister Moose in the early-'60s and primarily through the second grade. That was the end of Television's Golden Age and the Captain's passing really sealed the era for posterity
I remember that day, sad indeed. All us from back then considered the captain as a friend.
I have made it my life's job to pass on the three magic words the Captain had taught to us. Please and Thank You.
Thanks for mentioning this. I was pondering the same memory and I saw your words. The Captain's touch on our lives made life better.
It's often forgotten,but Bob Keeshan was also the original Claribel on
"Howdy Doody"
Oh Captain my Captain . ....part of my childhood fades away. Gentle man
YEP Mine too.. Do you remember ZOOM, The Electric Company, Mr. Rogers, and The Bugaloos , and Romper Room? (WOW I just gave away my age) LOL
Seems like all the American Icons are gone now. Sadly, there are no iconic characters that are people for the newer generation to treasure as the talent we had in the past.
People will remember all the "great" men of learning and scholarly knowledge with a certain awed reverence for their unattainable qualities. But people will remember Captain Kangaroo for his warmth and humanity - they will remember him as children remember a beloved grandpa. With simple adoration borne from feeling loved.
Part of my childhood I remember fondly .
Hugh Brannum (Mr. Green Jeans) passed away April 19, 1987. I look at TV today and morn not only the Captain but all the others I grew up with and who are now gone and worry for today's children growing up on what IMHO can be best described as a wasteland.
Captain Kangaroo first aired October 1955, the year I was born. He taught me how to tie my shoes in the early 1960s. I'll always remember you. RIP Captain.✝️
A great era of TV 📺. It's 2022. What happened? 😆
Ahead of Mr. Rogers and Sesame St. was this excellent fellow. I regularly visited the Treasure House and was glued to the adventures of Tom Terrific. Bunny Rabbit regularly bamboozled the Captain. Dancing Bear cut the rug. R.I.P, Bob Keeshan, Capt. Kangaroo.
God Bless you sir and rest in peace. Thank you for fun in my childhood.
Brian Brachel Amen brother!
Oh, I loved Captain Kangaroo - I'm just learning now that he's died. i was born in 1955, the year the show began, and of course watched it from as early as I can remember - until probably about the age of 7-9. I always felt a partisanship compared to Mr. Rogers when he came later; he always seemed terribly dull compared to the Captain. I always loved the cartoons, the music, the characters- the Captain's entire world was so warm and interesting. It was "must see television" for all I knew.
God Rest his soul. Capital Kangeroo was a childhood favorite. I remember watching him in 1969.
Captain Kangaroo lived in Babylon, New York for well over 30 years, and was active at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Babylon. He actually ran a fundraiser at the church for many years. I can even tell anyone who lives close to Babylon where he use to live: If you enter Babylon on Montauk Highway from the West, just passing Route 109, there is a road off to your right just before the canal. If you look off to your right, you will be able to see a house with a tennis court on the West side of the road. You can see the tennis court better in the winter, because the leaves are down. That's where he use to live. In that house there with the tennis court.
He came through Dallas Texas in 1994 or 95 and I was able to get the captain's autograph, he signed it as Captain Kangaroo
Caption Kangaroo ~ What a Guy!! An interesting background, and a war hero t-boot.
My grandfather wore green as well....I miss them both...
Good Morning Captain!
I Watched The 1970's Version of
Captain Kangaroo. The 70's Theme
Song. Had So Many Memories Attached
to It.
With The Gang of The Bob Newhart Show
Saying: Good Morning Captain!
He died just 2 days after Ray Rayner; another popular childrens' show icon.
RIP Capt Kangaroo. Such fond and warm memories. Those seemed such innocent times!!!! Thanks for all the memories!!
Again, it happened again. When Walt Disney died I missed it, and I had no idea he died in 2004. I was busy with my security career and still am. I think the newspaper floated by me both times.
He died... the Captain. He died... No one else can step in those shoes. The treasure house is truly empty. He's gone...
16 years now rip captain
the worst thing is that when he was in the hospital some cbs worker fired him. like, that makes me sad and enraged
When CBS made real news I miss the captain
Now even at 53 remember in the 60s that Bunny rabbit was my favorite. Anyone remember when Captain Kangeroo hosted the Thanksgiving Day parade back then on tv? I do!
You're close -- it was "Davey and Goliath". But great memories! We would also watch "Bullwinkle" reruns on Sunday mornings, and a CBS original: "Marshall Efron's Simplified and Painless Sunday School" (I know I'm forgetting a word in that title!). But on weekdays, The Captain ruled!
My husband met him in Zanesville Ohio at Elby's restraunt on maple ave.
Right after I heard about this, I wound up in an argument about PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH getting relected. My opponent held TWO BUTCHER KNIVES at my throat, and I said: "If the USA has to lose two good Marines on the same day (I'm a retired LCpl), then FVCX YOU, do what'cha gotta do." Yes, I almost died that day, myself.
I loved your show, Bob "Captain Kangaroo" Keeshan. Semper Fi.
GREAT POST!
Fond memories.
Thank You Mr. Keeshan (Captain Kangaroo) for my wonderful memories as a child growing up watch you. Godspeed.
Bob Keeshan died 10 years ago today.
I remember sitting, eating my breakfast watching this before walking to school. Everything about watching this was learning. I had no idea what an eggplant was. The Capt'n went out to the garden with Mr Greengeans and explained what it was, how it was grown and how it was used as as food. Now, old in my life I love growing my own eggplant for my kitchen.
I’m probably the last generation to watch Bob Keeshan as Captain Kangaroo.
God bless them all...
how about launching a spinoff with Grandfather Clock and Dancing Bear?
I've a special place in my heart for Captain Kangaroo. Made my abused child hood better
Little known fact: Captain Kangaroo shot the Banana Man just to watch him die.
The news reporter at 0:32 is repeating a false rumor about Bob Keeshan. Keeshan enlisted in the Marine Corp in '45 but was still in the United States when Japan surrendered. The False rumor involves actor Lee Marvin on the Tonight show in the 60s telling a story of a brave Keeshan at Iwo Jima. Neither were at Iwo Jima, although Marvin was a marine and was shot at Saipan.
Hit the "double 5" just over a week ago. These vids of C.K. sure bring back those old memories of some great TV. Whenever I was sick I'd stay in bed and watch. Another great show of note was David and Goliath produced by the Lutheran church aired on Sundays And weekday afternoons there was Soupy! A bit edgy for it's time. And Sandy Becker with a little TV thief going across the screen during a cartoon. Catch Max it was called. You see it and call in to win a prize (NYC area).
I live in Seattle, WA. We lost J. P. Patches, Stan Boreson
the actor lee marvin once stated that bob keeshan was the most brave man he ever knew he and lee were shot on Tarawa
Stop spreading Urban Myths. Keeshan entered the USMC in June 1945 and never left the US. Where did u get that info?
@CounterCultureLives I just saw I Love Lucy this morning...But that show was made before I was born in 1958. My daughter & I love the Roseanne show from the 80s. When she was born in 94 the nurse brought her in my hospital room & of course I had Roseanne on, on my tv. We watched it together ever since through the years & her Holloween shows are our favorite! :)
When CBS pulled the plug on Captain Kangaroo in 1982, I turned my back on CBS for committing such a travesty. IMO, the network DID vindicate itself when they brought David Letterman aboard a few years later..
Ennyroad, such memories..The Terrytoons 'TOM TERRIFIC' & LARIAT SAM'; The Old Grandfather Clock; Fred the videoscreen anthropomorph, etc.
Thanx fer the clip, m8
I never knew what happened to "Lumpy" Branum (Mr. Green Jeans). Is he still living?
A lot of good television back then. Some people may think that Captain Kangaroo was corny, but when CBS went to a news format, that was for the birds.
Clarabelle captain kanaroo well nice
Actually.."Captain Kangaroo"was on CBS TV for 29 years 10/3/1955 to 12/8/1984.
He was in the U S Marine Corps i believe.
Yes. As was Mr. Greenjeans and, I believe, Bunny Rabbit.
hey Dan Rather, Captain Kangaroo was played by European American, Bob Keeshan.
I grew up watching him, Good bye Captain.
"Sad news today from, of all places, Vermont..." What kind of crack is that? Does he mean that Vermont is such a happy place, nothing sad ever happens there? Or does he mean it is so remote that no one has probably ever heard of it?
R.I.P awesome man
ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL ?
R.I.P. CAPTIAN!
Baruch dayan emet blessed be the true judge Captain rest in peace thank you for all the kindness you gave us.
Did I watch him as a child? Yes. Can I remember any influence? I am not sure, but I know he did not have a dark "sense of life" like just about all of entertainment today, so he had to be a good influence. He does not make hollywood look bad today. hollywood is bad today.
I love Captain kangaroo as a child and Mr. Green Bean to, and when he would play cartoon. Usually it was Felix the cat does anybody remember that?
loved this show as a kid...lol...
Have a Great a day. Isn't that what he told us?
@CounterCultureLives True they missed some great shows that we enjoyed watching as children. But it's a new generation today as a mother of a 17 year old I did enjoy watching Sesame Street w/her as a child & the count was my favorite. ;)
@baarbear Hugh "Lumpy" Brannum died in 1987.
The90s version had a girl named Debbie. I have a Debbie too-but she's in jail
When CBS pulled the plug on Captain Kangaroo in 1982, I turned my back on CBS for committing such a travesty. IMO, the network DID vindicate itself when they brought David Letterman aboard a few years later..
Ennyroad, such memories..The Terrytoons 'TOM TERRIFIC' & LARIAT SAM'; The Old Grandfather Clock; Fred the videoscreen anthropomorph (I just thought he was SO cool & a sign of future technology to come, back then..)..and The Bloody Ping-Pong Balls! LOL Back Then
Thanx fer the clip, m8
It was Silly Moose not Mister Moose.
RIP Dan Rather's carreer
God bless Captain Kangaroo, from an old Chicago kid !!!!!
Was there two capt. Kangaroos?
I guess he was hit with one ping pong ball too many.
I was born that day
I had a dream about him
Loved the Captain
@143AC Yeah, and he sucked! Keeshan was great! Granted, I only remember the 80's one(making me probably one of the youngest posters on this clip). But, I remember it always put a smile on my face when I was a kid. He is still missed.
I remember captain kangaroo!
😭👏❤️
that 1990's character sucked.they should have rerun Captain episodes from the 50s
I 💓d bunny rabbit 🐇!!
he would have been 13 in 1940######impossible to have served
Can u do math? WW 2 ended in 1945.
Would have been 18, plenty of 18 year olds fought and died in WW2.
+your very right and there is a old man who lives about 1 mile from me right now who was In the D-day invasion of Normandy when he was 16.When i asked him how in the world he got in the Army at that age he told me his 2 older brothers lied for him so he could go with them.all 3 made it back home.I can remember once he was laughing at this guy talking about his AR-15.it was his sons friend and he was telling all of us that his AR-15 would hold a 30 round magazine.Old John lauged and asked why he needed a 30 rnd. mag.He said "hell boy i fought all thru WW2 with a 8 shot rifle"lol after that whenever he seen this guy he would call him ol 30 round lol
so much false bravado these days!! half these punks would shit their pants if faced with real dangers
Looks like he joined in the last weeks of the war. Quite a guy. He was also Clarabelle the clown on Howdy Doody.
tough talk for a nobody