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John T. Ryan AFTER MILESTONES IN a career that included gigs as Clarabelle the Clown on the HOWDY DOODY Show and another short lived series called TINKER, the good Captain came into our living rooms and entertained and instructed close to 3 generations of rug-rats.THE GENISIS OF the CAPTAIN KANGAROO longevity was born in that TINKER Series; as we once heard Mr. Keeshin, himself the Captain, relate in an interview. There would appear to be no secrets here. The methods employed by the show's production team were those that any parent would instinctively gravitate toward after spending their time with their own offspring.THEY TOOK A SORT of nonsensical and cute name, hung it on a character who was decked out like a cartoon character and mixed in generous portions of music, comic sketches and soft sell instruction on good manners and behaviour. Special guests and special examinations of varying subjects were a staple. Captain Kangaroo was so well assisted by Mr. Greenjeans (Hugh "Lumpy" Brannum) for so many years.THERE WERE MANY showings of some made for TV cartoon series from TERRYTOONS, by then a subsidiary of the COLUMBIA BROADCASTING SYSTEM'S Television Network. Titles shown included: TOM TERRIFIC, DEPUTY DAWG and LARIAT SAM.

hfan77 Like many people growing up in the 60s and 70s, I remember watching Captain Kangaroo in the mornings. To me, it was the best kids show of all time on network TV, thanks to Bob Keeshan's portrayal of the title character who presided over The Treasure House (later The Captain's Place). He kept the tone gentle and never talked down to the young audience.But the show was more than just Keeshan. There was Mr. Green Jeans, portrayed by Lumpy Brannum, who showcased many animal species throughout the show's long run. He also portrayed other characters, including The Old Folk Singer. There was also Mr. Baxter, played by James Wall and later Debbie Weems, who unfortunately took her own life. There were also many celebrity guests.Of course, we cannot forget the puppet characters Mister Moose and Bunny Rabbit, as well as Grandfather Clock and The Magic Drawing Board, all portrayed by Cosmo Allegretti. One of my favorite parts of the show was the exchanges between the Captain and Mister Moose, which usually ended in the Captain being pelted with ping pong balls. It was so funny. I also remember some of the cartoon segments that included Tom Terrific and Lariat Sam.I also liked the theme song, which was titled "Puffin' Billy." When they changed the theme, I felt it was a sign of a shark jump. Yet, Captain Kangaroo had a long, healthy run until CBS felt the need to expand the Morning News to two hours. But memories of The Treasure House live on.

emenon As a child growing up in the 1960's, Captain Kangaroo was a children's program, with good moral values. We are going to miss Bob Keeshan, who played him. Not to mention his farmer friend Mr. Greenjeans, played by Hugh "Lumpy" Brannum. They are both deceased. Captain Kangaroo had other characters. Mr. Baxter, Debbie Weems, Bunny Rabbit, Grandfather clock, Magic drawing board, the old time radio and lets not forget Mr. Moose, who always dropped ping pong balls, on the Captain. I wish they would release the fourth of July program on VHS and DVD Captain Kangaroo Americana. Tells the history about our nation. At the end of the program the Captain would say Have a nice day, be good to your Mother. I like the theme Puffin Billy, better than Good Morning Captain. One time he had Pearl Bailey, on his show. Bunny Rabbit kept playing Won't you come home Bill Bailey, so Pearl would give him a carrot. Overall I enjoyed this show as well as Bozo The Clown. You never can be a child again. We need more children's TV shows like this, with moral values.

budlyons2003 Captain Kangaroo and I were born in the same year - 1955. I watched him religiously as kid and learned so much from this show. So much I didn't appreciate or realize I was learning until much later. For instance, my love of art I now attribute to the Magic Drawing Board doing his stuff to kids' songs. I also became a great reader, I think, mostly because of the Captain reading books to us kids. "Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel" was always one of my favorites, and I got a copy of it for myself when an anniversary edition was published a few years ago. Bob Keeshan as the Captain was always kind and wonderful, polite and intelligent. As an adult, I can't remember that he ever talked "down" to us kids. With Mr. Moose, Bunny Rabbit, Dancing Bear, Mr. Greenjeans, Grandfather Clock, the Magic Drawing Board, the Banana Man, and all of those that I'm probably forgetting, the show was truly "awesome" (a word I never use unless I *really* mean it).