The Death of Captain Kangaroo - Jan., 2004 - 2 News Stories

[testfix]

There needs to be a simple, loving show like the Capatin Kangaroo show again. My grandchildren do not like the Seasame Street. They always end up doing something else. We have lost the recipe. Too bad

[OMsince81]

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).

[URLy2Rise]

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remember the magic word", as the Captain every day taught us.

[URLy2Rise]

Loved the tv show through 1950s and 60s. The Captain, Mr, Greenjeans, the lame cartoons (Tom Terrific), Grandfather Clock, the dancing puppets (was it always to the same tune? Seemed that way), and best of all (besides the Captain), Bunny Rabbit and Mr. Moose: So funny--what facial expressions and attitudes those hand puppets could emote! I thought BR was a world-weary sophisticate. So kind and a calm a show! I trust all of you who watched it have taught your children and grandkids to "rem

[CounterCultureLives]

@Godzie1 You said it so well. I liked "Grandfather Clock" the best. My mornings began with Captain Kangaroo, followed by Romper Room, ...... then, it was "An inspiring half hour with Jack" LaLanne"!!

Too bad the children today have no clue about what they've missed.

RIP Captain. ;o( Thanks for the joy!! :o)

[Godzie1]

@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. ;)

[CounterCultureLives]

@Godzie1 I have a 16y/o daughter. She liked Sesame Street, but she didn't really care for The Muppets. Too bad, because I'm in my 50's and to this day, I LOVE The Muppets. Fortunately, she and I both loved "I love Lucy".

[Godzie1]

@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! :)

[BadNews88]

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

[BadNews88]

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

[Richard19551]

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.

[ClyneDDW]

We lost one of the greatest icons in the history of television that day. I began watching when the show when I was 7 years old. Nothing could replace him then or now.

[MrCRYSTAL1017]

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!

[VanWADebbie]

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.

[SuperBuzz71]

Have a Great a day. Isn't that what he told us?

[janitor48]

watched this every morning before going to school.

[hgarnett99]

Yes, yes I am 47 now and grew up watching this show. I remember one morning while in the 8th grade I missed the school bus watching the show. Back then my mother told me she remembered him as the clown, Clara Belle when she was young. Rest In Peace, Mr. Keeshan, and walk slowly because we will see you again....

[hgarnett99]

Yes, yes I am 47 and grew up looking at this show. I remember one morning while in the 8th grade I missed the school bus watching the show. Back then my mother told me she remembered him as Clara Belle. Rest In Peace, Mr. Keeshan, and walk slowly because we will see you again....

[flynster1]

I loved this man. He taught me to tie my shoes! God bless you, Mr Keeshan.

And Bless Mr GreenJeans and Bunny Rabbit and Mr. Moose and Dancing Bear and Grandfather Clock and Magic Drawing Board....

:-)

[mikelee601]

Didn't know when he pasted away. When I was kid I love watching his shows . This brought a tear to my eyes . The world loves you Captain

[malcommerriweather]

RIP Dan Rather's carreer

[1974Flyingsub]

ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL ?

R.I.P. CAPTIAN!

[bigbambu23451]

R.I.P awesome man

[1958Antimatter]

As usual CNN is wrong. Keeshan himself never saw combat, having enlisted too late to serve overseas. Morons.

[hgarnett99]

@1958Antimatter

Anti - what need is it for you to even go there ?? You didnt know he never saw combat either until you looked it upon the net....Sigh, There always has to be a sour puss in the group and you are it

[flamingoefarms]

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!!!

[capie44]

My grandfather wore green as well....I miss them both...

[143AC]

Dear Poosmell, There was another "Captain Kangaroo"(John McDonough)..he played the character on"The All New Captain Kangaroo"in the late 1990's.

[143AC]

Bob Keeshan's "Captain Kangaroo"wasn't the only kids tv educator..who would not allow any of his cast and crew on his shows to refer to his young viewers as kids.Ray Heatherton..NYC's"Merry Mailman"also insisted that his young viewers be referred to as children.

[4687878]

God bless Captain Kangaroo, from an old Chicago kid !!!!!

[baarbear]

I never knew what happened to "Lumpy" Branum (Mr. Green Jeans). Is he still living?

[BLP1261]

@baarbear Hugh "Lumpy" Brannum died in 1987.

[robcorral777]

I turned 42 two weeks ago and can honestly say that I have only fond memories of the Capt. I looked forward to watching his show every morning and before I started school it was something as a kid you never thought would end. God bless Capt. Kangaroo and may his soul rest in peace...........

[iambernig]

@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.

[poosmell]

Was there two capt. Kangaroos?

[143AC]

Sadly, Mr.Wall.."Mr.Baxter"also left us recently.

[143AC]

On this "CBS TV Evening News"..Mr.James E.Wall(Who played "Mr.Baxter")recalled his work on the show.

[RaceIsOpen]

loved this show as a kid...lol...

[manofmanyinterests]

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.