Bob Keeshan - Archive Interview Part 4 of 7

In his 7-part (each 30-minute segment is posted separately) oral history interview, Bob Keeshan talks about the beginnings of Smith's "Howdy Doody Show" and how he was eventually transformed into the show's clown, Clarabell. He discusses starring in two local New York childrens' programs, and being tapped by CBS to star in his own show, "Captain Kangaroo" which he executive produced and starred for almost 30 years.

This is part of a multi-part oral history interview. For all segments visit channel playlists or go to http://tvinterviewsarchive.blogspot.com

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[tiggerhead]

I am reliving my childhood!

Thank you Captain!

[ViciousPudding]

this is great, thank God for the internet!

Does anyone remember when the show opened with a toy train that stopped by a water tower that poured milk onto a bowl of rice crispies that was on a flat car?

[davipianos]

So wonderful to have a chunk of time to get to know such a fine friend and father figure from my childhood. Its like meeting bob in person! What a nice positive man! Very interesting and revealing of his character "OH CAPTAIN MY CAPTAIN