Did you watch Captain Kangaroo?

[exitseven]

Captain Kangaroo was a kids show that was on TV from the 50s until 1985. He wore a coat with large pockets and had a large ring with keys to the "Treasure House" His show had skits with characters like Bunny Rabbit, Mr. Moose and Dancing Bear. He had a sidekick name Mr. Green Jeans and there were recurring guests like the Banana Man. This was his theme music.

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My wife's sister graduated from college in the 80s and Bob Keeshan (Captain Kangaroo) was the commencement speaker. When I saw him come on the stage I took a walk towards the stage to get a closer look. He did not have his signature haircut, he was bald. I was not sure it was him. Then he did a mike check and i heard that familiar baritone. I just said out loud to nobody "Wow, it's really him". He looked right at me and said, "Yes, it's really me."
https://i.imgur.com/xyqobdN.jpg

[Wiredone]

Are you that bored being retired that you are now watching reruns of kid cartoons? Lmao 🤣. Yes I did watch it when I was a little tyke

[exitseven]

I was not bored.

[Wiredone]

So you just like watching captain kangaroo. Let me know when tomorrow and Jerry comes on, then I'll be over

[OlderAndWiser]

Captain Kangaroo was Sesame Street without political correctness. The theme song is instantly recognizable.

[OlderAndWiser]

Thanks for MHO!

[AI Opinion]

I haven't seen Captain Kangaroo personally, as it aired before my time, but I've heard wonderful things about it! The show had a charming appeal and was beloved by many for its warm-hearted, educational content. I can imagine the memorable characters like Bunny Rabbit and Mr. Moose bringing lots of joy to kids. 📺🌟

[exitseven]

the kids shows are not the same.

[AviatorTom]

Yes I did.

Trivia: Bob Keeshan played Captain Kangaroo and was also Clarabelle the Clown in the 1950s classic Howdy Doody show.

[exitseven]

Do you remember this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDJ-z9pjGCE

[AviatorTom]

@exitseven I'm not that old, though I do know about it from my study of the Golden Age of Television.

[sage2021]

Yes! Watched it every morning. With Mr. Green jeans and that talking grandfather clock.
The Captain was so slow though.

[Chazmatazz269]

I did, and the spoof they used in “Black Dynamite” is both nostalgic and hilarious!

[Xawyx-2]

Yes, I remember that show, ah, the good old times.

[strateguy632]

Nope, just gi joe 1983!

[Lliam]

Of course. From the time I was born. :D

[douride2]

I have never seen the show.

[Jennz6]

Who?

[888theGreat]

yep I did

[DrPepper12]

Nope

[DrPepper12]

Electric company & magic garden. Muppets, sesame street