Bob Keeshan - Archive Interview Part 7 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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[flyguy359]

semper fi, Captain

[ralphyization]

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!

[mikehub2]

Love Dancing Bear

[Floatsfast]

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.

[ipmoic]

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!

[heycolslaw]

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.

[mxylpx]

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.

[mowm88]

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.

[ViciousPudding]

deregulation derailed the captain? we can blame reagan?

[Thexdar]

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.