As a Canadian kid, we had lots of great Canadian shows. I remember my favorite, was Mr. Dress up., but as young, as I was, I still knew that Captain Kangaroo wasn't Canadian. (meaning, not like myself)..but still liked the show.. I still liked him, he was "pretty much" considered a Canadian! ha ha!
I'm part of the generation that grew up watching the Captain in the B&W era. It seems like my most memorable parts were with Mr. Moose and Bunny Rabbit with the ping-pong balls. I never did like Dancing Bear though.
When Captain Kangaroo started jumping the shark was when too many people were added to the cast.
I was 6 when the Captain came on the air--for me it was in Cleveland, Ohio. I got him at his start AND in glorious black and white.
Lovely man and a lovely show. How well I remember it.
It bothers me that Mr. Keeshan puts his guts on the line--great insights, especially in this last clip--and the interviewer remains cool, disinterested and dispassionate.
If they would have allowed him back on the air it would have changed the way the President thinks & delayed America's judgment. Just another example of how Society has failed to do the right thing.
loving this. Esp the part about people coming up to him years after watching him and crying, he was their hero or father figure or whatever growing up. Interesting.
Thanks for letting me listen to my Captain. What a wise and beautiful man. How blessed I was as a child to have had him and Mr. Greenjeans and how I pray that the children of tomorrow have someone like him in their childhoods.
semper fi, Captain
flyguy359 2 months ago
As a Canadian kid, we had lots of great Canadian shows. I remember my favorite, was Mr. Dress up., but as young, as I was, I still knew that Captain Kangaroo wasn't Canadian. (meaning, not like myself)..but still liked the show.. I still liked him, he was "pretty much" considered a Canadian! ha ha!
ralphyization 9 months ago
Love Dancing Bear
mikehub2 1 year ago
I'm part of the generation that grew up watching the Captain in the B&W era. It seems like my most memorable parts were with Mr. Moose and Bunny Rabbit with the ping-pong balls. I never did like Dancing Bear though.
When Captain Kangaroo started jumping the shark was when too many people were added to the cast.
Floatsfast 1 year ago
I was 6 when the Captain came on the air--for me it was in Cleveland, Ohio. I got him at his start AND in glorious black and white.
Lovely man and a lovely show. How well I remember it.
It bothers me that Mr. Keeshan puts his guts on the line--great insights, especially in this last clip--and the interviewer remains cool, disinterested and dispassionate.
She clearly didn't grow up with Captain Kangaroo!
ipmoic 1 year ago
If they would have allowed him back on the air it would have changed the way the President thinks & delayed America's judgment. Just another example of how Society has failed to do the right thing.
heycolslaw 2 years ago
What you see is what you get when you deal with the Captain...he re-instills that there might be some hope for all of us. What a wonder he was.
mxylpx 2 years ago
loving this. Esp the part about people coming up to him years after watching him and crying, he was their hero or father figure or whatever growing up. Interesting.
mowm88 2 years ago
deregulation derailed the captain? we can blame reagan?
ViciousPudding 2 years ago
Wonderful interview with the Captain. Just listening to him talk was a fantastic journey for me. Captain I will remember you as "Truly a nice man! "
Thank you kind Sir.
Thexdar 2 years ago
He actually is a rather impressive fellow, isn't he? He bothers to speak the truth about a few broadcasting sacred cows, here, and it's refreshing.
yes55 2 years ago
Great Interview!!!!!!! How 'bout Gus???
bowfrog 3 years ago
Thanks very much for posting this. It is very special to visit with the captain for a while. I really enjoyed it.
thesixtiesguy 3 years ago 2
This was one fantastic interview...how wonderful Bob Keeshan was nice enough to explain his lifes journey, personally and professionally.
smashingchap 3 years ago 2
I am so glad I got to see this. He's right!
kmc8470 3 years ago
22:25-23:50 is absolutely arresting. It was a big responsibility to be Captain Kangaroo.
stan30068 3 years ago
Thanks for letting me listen to my Captain. What a wise and beautiful man. How blessed I was as a child to have had him and Mr. Greenjeans and how I pray that the children of tomorrow have someone like him in their childhoods.
KenLovesBama 3 years ago 2