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> There was an interesting story in the paper the other day. It was about a > guy who is climbing the tallest peaks on every continent. Turns out it is > Bob Keeshan’s son
Grandson, actually, and his name is Britton Keeshan. http://www.bradenton.com/mld/bradenton/entertainment/7817292.htm
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There was an interesting story in the paper the other day. It was about a guy who is climbing the tallest peaks on every continent. Turns out it is Bod Keeshan’s son, I forget his first name though. (btw – this appeared in the Boston Globe so is not a hoax) tx Jeff – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I was suprised nobody posted this. Good bye Capt. > Mike > MONTPELIER, Vt. – Bob Keeshan spent a lifetime as Captain Kangaroo, > welcoming millions of children into his television family. > It was a menagerie, with Mr. Moose, Dancing Bear, Miss Frog and Bunny > Rabbit. > And there were the inanimate objects that came to life: Grandfather > Clock and the Magic Drawing Board. > But there was no mistaking who the gentle father figure was: the > walrus-mustachioed captain himself. > Keeshan, who lived in Hartford, Vt., died Friday of a long illness at > a hospital in Windsor, his family said. He was 76. > "Our father, grandfather and friend was as passionate for his family > as he was for America’s children," according to a statement issued by > his family, including his son and two daughters. "He was largely a > private man living an often public life as an advocate for all that > our nation’s children deserve." > "Captain Kangaroo" premiered on CBS in 1955 and ran for 30 years > before moving to public television for six more. It was wildly popular > among children and won six Emmy Awards and three Peabody Awards. > Each day, Captain Kangaroo – with his sugar-bowl haircut and a uniform > coat with big pouch pockets that inspired the character’s name – would > wander through his Treasure House, chatting with his good friend Mr. > Green Jeans, played by Hugh "Lumpy" Brannum who died in 1987. > On the way, he would visit with puppet animals, like Bunny Rabbit, who > was scolded for eating too many carrots, and Mr. Moose, who loved to > tell knock-knock jokes. > Psychologist Dr. Joyce Brothers, who spent three seasons on the show, > called it "a wonderful service for children and parents." > "Parents could turn on the TV with complete security that what was > shown wouldn’t be harmful in any way," Brothers said. > Keeshan, born in Lynbrook, N.Y., became a page at NBC while he was in > high school. He joined the Marine Corps in 1945. > His first television appearance came in 1948, when he played the > voiceless, horn-honking Clarabell the Clown on the "Howdy Doody Show," > a role he created and played for five years. > "Captain Kangaroo" debuted on Oct. 3, 1955. After the PBS show ended > in 1992, Keeshan continued to play the role for a time in videos and > public appearances. > "Bob Keeshan was a true pioneer in children’s television whose legacy > goes unmatched," CBS chairman Leslie Moonves said. "He was a great > entertainer, showman and innovator, and he will always hold a special > place in the history of CBS and the hearts of television viewers." > While the show seemed like an impromptu walk through a child’s ideal > playground, it was smartly scripted, said Peggy Charren, founder of > Action for Children’s Television. > "He never did anything that would disappoint you," Charren said. "He > was a constant in lives that were not always full of constants." > Keeshan, who moved to Vermont in 1990, also remained active as a > children’s advocate, writing books, lecturing and lobbying. Keeshan’s > wife, Jeanne, died in 1990. > In 1998 he successfully lobbied for creation of the children’s > checkoff on the Vermont income tax form. Money raised by the checkoff > goes to support numerous children’s programs. > Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean (news – web sites), who worked with > Keeshan to enact the program, called him "one of the country’s most > revered icons." > Keeshan criticized today’s TV programs for children as too full of > violence. And he spoke wherever he went about the importance of good > parenting. > "Parents are the ultimate role models for children," he said. "Every > word, movement and action has an effect. No other person or outside > force has a greater influence on a child than the parent." > When Fred Rogers, the gentle host of "Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood," > died last year, Keeshan recalled how they often spoke about the state > of children’s programming. > "I don’t think it’s any secret that Fred and I were not very happy > with the way children’s television had gone," Keeshan said. > As for "Barney and Friends," Keeshan found the popular 1990s show > gentle but boring – "what we used to call `a program in a telephone > booth.’" > "There’s no room to stretch," Keeshan said in 1993. "They have to > break out and get away from that and build more characters and build > other aspects to the show." > Keeshan believed children learn more in the first six years of life > than at any other time and argued for day care that provides > emotional, physical and intellectual development for children. > "Play is the work of children. It’s very serious stuff. And if it’s > properly structured in a developmental program, children can blossom," > he said. > Drop PANTS before emailing. > An education teaches you that you don’t know everything. > Intelligence means you know where to find the information you are lacking. > mgbio
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> I liked Mr. Greenjeans. > Mary > I always liked Mr. Moose and Dancing Bear as a 5 yr. old. :(
i was a little old for that show..but my younger sister who is now deceased loved it..especially mr greenjeans..and i used to watch it with her all the time…lots of memories there… annie
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I liked Mr. Greenjeans. Mary
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I always liked Mr. Moose and Dancing Bear as a 5 yr. old. :(
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Dear William– Do you know how to tell the difference between facts and Internet garbage? This story about Keeshan is entirely apocryphal. As the following life chronology shows, Keeshan wa not even in the armed forces at the time of the landing at Iwo Jima–in fact, he wouldn’t have been old enough to even be in the Marines for the landing at Iwo Jima. Also, see the link below, which debunks the Lee Marvin-Iwo Jima story as Internet myth: http://www.who2.com/bobkeeshan.html I might add that your credulity on this point casts doubt on the overall reliability and truthfulness of your postings. BOB KEESHAN. Born in New York City, New York, U.S.A., 27 June 1927. Attended Fordham University, 1946-49. Served in United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1945-46. Married: Anne Jeanne Laurie, 1950; children: Michael Derek, Laurie Margaret, and Maeve Jeanne. Began career as Clarabell for NBC-TV’s Howdy Doody Show, 1947-52; appeared as Corny the Clown (ABC-TV), 1953-55, and Tinker the Toymaker (ABC-TV), 1954-55; starred as Captain Kangaroo (CBS-TV), 1955-85; president of Robert Keeshan Associates, from 1955; appeared as Mr. Mayor and the Town Clown (CBS-TV), 1964-65; president, Suffolk County Hearing and Speech Center, 1966-71; director of Marvin Josephson Associates, Inc, New York., 1969-77; director of Bank of Babylon, New York, 1973-79; chair, board of trustees, College of New Rochelle, New York, 1974-80; director of Anchor Savings Bank, 1976-91; chair, Council of Governing Boards, 1979-80; commentator, CBS-Radio, 1980-82; television commentator, 1981-82. Member: Board of Education, West Islip, New York, 1953-58; board of directors, Good Samaritan Hospital, West Islip, New York, 1969-78. Honorary Degrees: D. of Pedagogy, Rhode Island College, 1969; D.H.L. Alfred University, 1969; D.F.A., Fordham University, 1975; Litt.D., Indiana State University, 1978; L.L.D., Elmira (New York) University, 1980; D.L., Marquette University, 1983; D.P.S., Central Michigan University, 1984; D.H.L., St. Joseph College, 1987. Honorary Fellow: American Academy of Pediatrics. Recipient: Sylvania Award, 1956; Peabody Award, 1958, 1972, 1979; American Education Award, Education Industries Association, 1978; Distinguished Achievement Award, Georgia Radio and TV Institute-Pi Gamma Kappa, 1978; Emmy Awards,1978, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984; TV Father of the Year, 1980; James E. Allen Memorial Award, 1981; Distinguished Service to Children Award, 1981; National Education Award, 1982; American Heart Association National Public Affairs Recognition Award, 1987; Frances Holleman Breathitt Award for Excellence, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 1987; Clown Hall of Fame, 1990; AMA Distinguished Service Award, 1991.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I was suprised nobody posted this. Good bye Capt. > Mike > I remember the ping-pong balls raining down on Mr. Moose. > Speaking of Capt. Kagaroo and Mr. Rogers, here’s some other lesser > known merits about them. God bless them both. > Here are two amazing stories about people we all know and love. Keep > reading to the end because the second story is even more surprising > than the first. > Quite a few of us grew up with Captain Kangaroo, as you or your > children probably did. I knew nothing of his background, only that his > show was both entertaining, educational, and as kids, we looked > forward to it with great anticipation. Captain Kangaroo turned 76 > recently, which is odd, because he’s never looked a day under 76 . > (DOB: 6/27/27) It reminded me of the following story. Hope you enjoy > it as much as I did. > Some people have been a bit offended that Lee Marvin is buried in a > grave alongside 3 and 4 star generals at Arlington National Cemetery. > His marker gives his name, rank (PVT) and service (USMC). Nothing > else. Here’s a guy who was only a famous movie star who served his > time, why the heck does he rate > burial with these guys? > Well, following is the amazing answer: > I always liked Lee Marvin, but did not know the extent of his Corps > experiences. In a time when many Hollywood stars served their country > in the armed forces, often in rear-echelon posts where they were > carefully protected, only to be trotted out to perform for the cameras > in war bond promotions, Lee Marvin was a genuine hero. He won the Navy > Cross at Iwo Jima. There is only one higher Naval award… the Medal > Of Honor. > If that is a surprising comment on the true character of the man, he > credits his sergeant with an even greater show of bravery. > Dialog from The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson: His guest was Lee > Marvin. Johnny said, "Lee, I’ll bet a lot of people are unaware that > you were a Marine in the initial landing at Iwo Jima… and that > during the course of that action you earned the Navy Cross and were > severely wounded." > "Yeah, yeah… I got shot square in the butt and they gave me the > Cross for securing a hot spot about halfway up Suribachi …bad thing > about getting shot up on a mountain is guys gettin’ shot hauling you > down. > But Johnny, at Iwo I served under the bravest man I ever knew… We > both got the Cross the same day, but what he did for his Cross made > mine look cheap in comparison. The dumb > guy actually stood up on Red Beach and directed his troops to move > forward and get the hell off the beach. That Sergeant and I have been > lifelong friends. When they brought me off Suribachi we passed the > Sergeant and he lit a smoke and passed it to me lying on my belly on > the litter and said, ‘Where’d they get you Lee?’ Well Bob… if you > make it home before me, > tell Mom to sell the outhouse! Johnny, I’m not lying… Sergeant > Keeshan was the bravest man I ever knew….. Bob Keeshan… You and > the world know him as Captain Kangaroo." > On another note, there was this wimpy little man (who just passed > away) on PBS, gentle and quite. Mr. Rogers is another on those you > would least suspect of being anything but what he now portrays to our > youth. But Mr. Rogers was a U.S. Navy Seal, combat proven in Vietnam > with over twenty-five confirmed > kills to his name. He wore a long sleeve sweater to cover the many > tattoos on his forearm and biceps. A master in small arms and > hand-to-hand combat, his was able to disarm or kill in a heartbeat. He > hid that away and won our hearts with his quiet wit and charm. > America’s real heroes don’t flaunt what they did, they quietly go > about their day to day lives, doing what they do best. They earned our > respect and the freedom’s that we all enjoy. > MONTPELIER, Vt. – Bob Keeshan spent a lifetime as Captain Kangaroo, > welcoming millions of children into his television family. > It was a menagerie, with Mr. Moose, Dancing Bear, Miss Frog and Bunny > Rabbit. > And there were the inanimate objects that came to life: Grandfather > Clock and the Magic Drawing Board. > But there was no mistaking who the gentle father figure was: the > walrus-mustachioed captain himself. > Keeshan, who lived in Hartford, Vt., died Friday of a long illness at > a hospital in Windsor, his family said. He was 76. > "Our father, grandfather and friend was as passionate for his family > as he was for America’s children," according to a statement issued by > his family, including his son and two daughters. "He was largely a > private man living an often public life as an advocate for all that > our nation’s children deserve." > "Captain Kangaroo" premiered on CBS in 1955 and ran for 30 years > before moving to public television for six more. It was wildly popular > among children and won six Emmy Awards and three Peabody Awards. > Each day, Captain Kangaroo ? with his sugar-bowl haircut and a uniform > coat with big pouch pockets that inspired the character’s name ? would > wander through his Treasure House, chatting with his good friend Mr. > Green Jeans, played by Hugh "Lumpy" Brannum who died in 1987. > On the way, he would visit with puppet animals, like Bunny Rabbit, who > was scolded for eating too many carrots, and Mr. Moose, who loved to > tell knock-knock jokes. > Psychologist Dr. Joyce Brothers, who spent three seasons on the show, > called it "a wonderful service for children and parents." > "Parents could turn on the TV with complete security that what was > shown wouldn’t be harmful in any way," Brothers said. > Keeshan, born in Lynbrook, N.Y., became a page at NBC while he was in > high school. He joined the Marine Corps in 1945. > His first television appearance came in 1948, when he played the > voiceless, horn-honking Clarabell the Clown on the "Howdy Doody Show," > a role he created and played for five years. > "Captain Kangaroo" debuted on Oct. 3, 1955. After the PBS show ended > in 1992, Keeshan continued to play the role for a time in videos and > public appearances. > "Bob Keeshan was a true pioneer in children’s television whose legacy > goes unmatched," CBS chairman Leslie Moonves said. "He was a great > entertainer, showman and innovator, and he will always hold a special > place in the history of CBS and the hearts of television viewers." > While the show seemed like an impromptu walk through a child’s ideal > playground, it was smartly scripted, said Peggy Charren, founder of > Action for Children’s Television. > "He never did anything that would disappoint you," Charren said. "He > was a constant in lives that were not always full of constants." > Keeshan, who moved to Vermont in 1990, also remained active as a > children’s advocate, writing books, lecturing and
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I certainly spent many an hour watching the Captain and cast of characters. Bunny Rabbit and Mr Green Jeans were my favorites. I was too old for Mr Rogers and always thought he was on psilocyibin, or something. tx Jeff – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I was suprised nobody posted this. Good bye Capt. > Mike > MONTPELIER, Vt. – Bob Keeshan spent a lifetime as Captain Kangaroo, > welcoming millions of children into his television family. > It was a menagerie, with Mr. Moose, Dancing Bear, Miss Frog and Bunny > Rabbit. > And there were the inanimate objects that came to life: Grandfather > Clock and the Magic Drawing Board. > But there was no mistaking who the gentle father figure was: the > walrus-mustachioed captain himself. > Keeshan, who lived in Hartford, Vt., died Friday of a long illness at > a hospital in Windsor, his family said. He was 76. > "Our father, grandfather and friend was as passionate for his family > as he was for America’s children," according to a statement issued by > his family, including his son and two daughters. "He was largely a > private man living an often public life as an advocate for all that > our nation’s children deserve." > "Captain Kangaroo" premiered on CBS in 1955 and ran for 30 years > before moving to public television for six more. It was wildly popular > among children and won six Emmy Awards and three Peabody Awards. > Each day, Captain Kangaroo – with his sugar-bowl haircut and a uniform > coat with big pouch pockets that inspired the character’s name – would > wander through his Treasure House, chatting with his good friend Mr. > Green Jeans, played by Hugh "Lumpy" Brannum who died in 1987. > On the way, he would visit with puppet animals, like Bunny Rabbit, who > was scolded for eating too many carrots, and Mr. Moose, who loved to > tell knock-knock jokes. > Psychologist Dr. Joyce Brothers, who spent three seasons on the show, > called it "a wonderful service for children and parents." > "Parents could turn on the TV with complete security that what was > shown wouldn’t be harmful in any way," Brothers said. > Keeshan, born in Lynbrook, N.Y., became a page at NBC while he was in > high school. He joined the Marine Corps in 1945. > His first television appearance came in 1948, when he played the > voiceless, horn-honking Clarabell the Clown on the "Howdy Doody Show," > a role he created and played for five years. > "Captain Kangaroo" debuted on Oct. 3, 1955. After the PBS show ended > in 1992, Keeshan continued to play the role for a time in videos and > public appearances. > "Bob Keeshan was a true pioneer in children’s television whose legacy > goes unmatched," CBS chairman Leslie Moonves said. "He was a great > entertainer, showman and innovator, and he will always hold a special > place in the history of CBS and the hearts of television viewers." > While the show seemed like an impromptu walk through a child’s ideal > playground, it was smartly scripted, said Peggy Charren, founder of > Action for Children’s Television. > "He never did anything that would disappoint you," Charren said. "He > was a constant in lives that were not always full of constants." > Keeshan, who moved to Vermont in 1990, also remained active as a > children’s advocate, writing books, lecturing and lobbying. Keeshan’s > wife, Jeanne, died in 1990. > In 1998 he successfully lobbied for creation of the children’s > checkoff on the Vermont income tax form. Money raised by the checkoff > goes to support numerous children’s programs. > Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean (news – web sites), who worked with > Keeshan to enact the program, called him "one of the country’s most > revered icons." > Keeshan criticized today’s TV programs for children as too full of > violence. And he spoke wherever he went about the importance of good > parenting. > "Parents are the ultimate role models for children," he said. "Every > word, movement and action has an effect. No other person or outside > force has a greater influence on a child than the parent." > When Fred Rogers, the gentle host of "Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood," > died last year, Keeshan recalled how they often spoke about the state > of children’s programming. > "I don’t think it’s any secret that Fred and I were not very happy > with the way children’s television had gone," Keeshan said. > As for "Barney and Friends," Keeshan found the popular 1990s show > gentle but boring – "what we used to call `a program in a telephone > booth.’" > "There’s no room to stretch," Keeshan said in 1993. "They have to > break out and get away from that and build more characters and build > other aspects to the show." > Keeshan believed children learn more in the first six years of life > than at any other time and argued for day care that provides > emotional, physical and intellectual development for children. > "Play is the work of children. It’s very serious stuff. And if it’s > properly structured in a developmental program, children can blossom," > he said. > Drop PANTS before emailing. > An education teaches you that you don’t know everything. > Intelligence means you know where to find the information you are lacking. > mgbio
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I was skeptical on the Captain being a war hero but the thought of Mr. Roger’s squatting alongside Jessie Ventura, weapons in hand, really blew the roof off of the ruse. tx Jeff
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > {re Lee Marvin} > But Johnny, at Iwo I served under the bravest man I ever knew… <snip> > Bob Keeshan… You and > the world know him as Captain Kangaroo." > http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/bl-marvin-keeshan.htm > On another note, there was this wimpy little man (who just passed > away) on PBS, gentle and quite. Mr. Rogers is another on those you > would least suspect of being anything but what he now portrays to our > youth. But Mr. Rogers was a U.S. Navy Seal, combat proven in Vietnam > with over twenty-five confirmed > kills to his name. <snip> > http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/bl-mr-rogers.htm > Sorry! The stories were so charming, striking, and even believable, I had > to check them out! > ep
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{re Lee Marvin} > But Johnny, at Iwo I served under the bravest man I ever knew… <snip>
Bob Keeshan… You and > the world know him as Captain Kangaroo."
http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/bl-marvin-keeshan.htm > On another note, there was this wimpy little man (who just passed > away) on PBS, gentle and quite. Mr. Rogers is another on those you > would least suspect of being anything but what he now portrays to our > youth. But Mr. Rogers was a U.S. Navy Seal, combat proven in Vietnam > with over twenty-five confirmed > kills to his name. <snip>
http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/bl-mr-rogers.htm Sorry! The stories were so charming, striking, and even believable, I had to check them out! ep
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Thanks William! These two were part of my family me & my brother with the Captain and my son with both of them. I would never have thought of them in the military for some reason. I guess it was because they were so gentle and fun loving. Thanks Again. UM MOM Susan
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I was suprised nobody posted this. Good bye Capt. > Mike > I remember the ping-pong balls raining down on Mr. Moose. > Speaking of Capt. Kagaroo and Mr. Rogers, here’s some other lesser > known merits about them. God bless them both. > Here are two amazing stories about people we all know and love. Keep > reading to the end because the second story is even more surprising > than the first. > Quite a few of us grew up with Captain Kangaroo, as you or your > children probably did. I knew nothing of his background, only that his > show was both entertaining, educational, and as kids, we looked > forward to it with great anticipation. Captain Kangaroo turned 76 > recently, which is odd, because he’s never looked a day under 76 . > (DOB: 6/27/27) It reminded me of the following story. Hope you enjoy > it as much as I did. > Some people have been a bit offended that Lee Marvin is buried in a > grave alongside 3 and 4 star generals at Arlington National Cemetery. > His marker gives his name, rank (PVT) and service (USMC). Nothing > else. Here’s a guy who was only a famous movie star who served his > time, why the heck does he rate > burial with these guys? > Well, following is the amazing answer: > I always liked Lee Marvin, but did not know the extent of his Corps > experiences. In a time when many Hollywood stars served their country > in the armed forces, often in rear-echelon posts where they were > carefully protected, only to be trotted out to perform for the cameras > in war bond promotions, Lee Marvin was a genuine hero. He won the Navy > Cross at Iwo Jima. There is only one higher Naval award… the Medal > Of Honor. > If that is a surprising comment on the true character of the man, he > credits his sergeant with an even greater show of bravery. > Dialog from The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson: His guest was Lee > Marvin. Johnny said, "Lee, I’ll bet a lot of people are unaware that > you were a Marine in the initial landing at Iwo Jima… and that > during the course of that action you earned the Navy Cross and were > severely wounded." > "Yeah, yeah… I got shot square in the butt and they gave me the > Cross for securing a hot spot about halfway up Suribachi …bad thing > about getting shot up on a mountain is guys gettin’ shot hauling you > down. > But Johnny, at Iwo I served under the bravest man I ever knew… We > both got the Cross the same day, but what he did for his Cross made > mine look cheap in comparison. The dumb > guy actually stood up on Red Beach and directed his troops to move > forward and get the hell off the beach. That Sergeant and I have been > lifelong friends. When they brought me off Suribachi we passed the > Sergeant and he lit a smoke and passed it to me lying on my belly on > the litter and said, ‘Where’d they get you Lee?’ Well Bob… if you > make it home before me, > tell Mom to sell the outhouse! Johnny, I’m not lying… Sergeant > Keeshan was the bravest man I ever knew….. Bob Keeshan… You and > the world know him as Captain Kangaroo." > On another note, there was this wimpy little man (who just passed > away) on PBS, gentle and quite. Mr. Rogers is another on those you > would least suspect of being anything but what he now portrays to our > youth. But Mr. Rogers was a U.S. Navy Seal, combat proven in Vietnam > with over twenty-five confirmed > kills to his name. He wore a long sleeve sweater to cover the many > tattoos on his forearm and biceps. A master in small arms and > hand-to-hand combat, his was able to disarm or kill in a heartbeat. He > hid that away and won our hearts with his quiet wit and charm. > America’s real heroes don’t flaunt what they did, they quietly go > about their day to day lives, doing what they do best. They earned our > respect and the freedom’s that we all enjoy. > MONTPELIER, Vt. – Bob Keeshan spent a lifetime as Captain Kangaroo, > welcoming millions of children into his television family. > It was a menagerie, with Mr. Moose, Dancing Bear, Miss Frog and Bunny > Rabbit. > And there were the inanimate objects that came to life: Grandfather > Clock and the Magic Drawing Board. > But there was no mistaking who the gentle father figure was: the > walrus-mustachioed captain himself. > Keeshan, who lived in Hartford, Vt., died Friday of a long illness at > a hospital in Windsor, his family said. He was 76. > "Our father, grandfather and friend was as passionate for his family > as he was for America’s children," according to a statement issued by > his family, including his son and two daughters. "He was largely a > private man living an often public life as an advocate for all that > our nation’s children deserve." > "Captain Kangaroo" premiered on CBS in 1955 and ran for 30 years > before moving to public television for six more. It was wildly popular > among children and won six Emmy Awards and three Peabody Awards. > Each day, Captain Kangaroo ? with his sugar-bowl haircut and a uniform > coat with big pouch pockets that inspired the character’s name ? would > wander through his Treasure House, chatting with his good friend Mr. > Green Jeans, played by Hugh "Lumpy" Brannum who died in 1987. > On the way, he would visit with puppet animals, like Bunny Rabbit, who > was scolded for eating too many carrots, and Mr. Moose, who loved to > tell knock-knock jokes. > Psychologist Dr. Joyce Brothers, who spent three seasons on the show, > called it "a wonderful service for children and parents." > "Parents could turn on the TV with complete security that what was > shown wouldn’t be harmful in any way," Brothers said. > Keeshan, born in Lynbrook, N.Y., became a page at NBC while he was in > high school. He joined the Marine Corps in 1945. > His first television appearance came in 1948, when he played the > voiceless, horn-honking Clarabell the Clown on the "Howdy Doody Show," > a role he created and played for five years. > "Captain Kangaroo" debuted on Oct. 3, 1955. After the PBS show ended > in 1992, Keeshan continued to play the role for a time in videos and > public appearances. > "Bob Keeshan was a true pioneer in children’s television whose legacy > goes unmatched," CBS chairman Leslie Moonves said. "He was a great > entertainer, showman and innovator, and he will always hold a special > place in the history of CBS and the hearts of television viewers." > While the show seemed like an impromptu walk through a child’s ideal > playground, it was smartly scripted, said Peggy Charren, founder of > Action for Children’s Television. > "He never did anything that would disappoint you," Charren said. "He > was a constant in lives that were not always full of constants." > Keeshan, who moved to Vermont in 1990, also remained active as a > children’s advocate, writing books, lecturing and lobbying. Keeshan’s > wife, Jeanne, died in 1990. > In 1998 he successfully lobbied for creation of the children’s > checkoff on the Vermont income tax form. Money raised by the checkoff > goes to support numerous children’s programs. > Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean (news – web sites), who worked with > Keeshan to enact the program, called him "one of the country’s most > revered icons." > Keeshan criticized today’s TV programs for children as too full of > violence. And he spoke wherever he went about the importance of good > parenting. > "Parents are the ultimate role models for children," he said. "Every > word, movement and action has an effect. No other person or outside > force has a greater influence on a child than the parent." > When Fred Rogers, the gentle host of "Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood," > died last year, Keeshan recalled how they often spoke about the state > of children’s programming. > "I don’t think it’s any secret that Fred and I were not very happy > with the way children’s television had gone," Keeshan said. > As for "Barney and Friends," Keeshan found the popular 1990s show > gentle but boring ? "what we used to call `a program in a telephone > booth.’" > "There’s no room to stretch," Keeshan said in 1993. "They have to > break out and get away from that and build more characters and build > other aspects to the show." > Keeshan believed children learn more in the first six years of life > than at any other time and argued for day care that provides > emotional, physical and intellectual development for children. > "Play is the work of children. It’s very serious stuff. And if it’s > properly structured in a developmental program, children can blossom," > he said. > Drop PANTS before emailing. > An education teaches you that you don’t know everything. > Intelligence means you know where to find the information you are lacking. > mgbio
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> I was suprised nobody posted this. Good bye Capt. > Mike
I remember the ping-pong balls raining down on Mr. Moose. Speaking of Capt. Kagaroo and Mr. Rogers, here’s some other lesser known merits about them. God bless them both. Here are two amazing stories about people we all know and love. Keep reading to the end because the second story is even more surprising than the first. Quite a few of us grew up with Captain Kangaroo, as you or your children probably did. I knew nothing of his background, only that his show was both entertaining, educational, and as kids, we looked forward to it with great anticipation. Captain Kangaroo turned 76 recently, which is odd, because he’s never looked a day under 76 . (DOB: 6/27/27) It reminded me of the following story. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Some people have been a bit offended that Lee Marvin is buried in a grave alongside 3 and 4 star generals at Arlington National Cemetery. His marker gives his name, rank (PVT) and service (USMC). Nothing else. Here’s a guy who was only a famous movie star who served his time, why the heck does he rate burial with these guys? Well, following is the amazing answer: I always liked Lee Marvin, but did not know the extent of his Corps experiences. In a time when many Hollywood stars served their country in the armed forces, often in rear-echelon posts where they were carefully protected, only to be trotted out to perform for the cameras in war bond promotions, Lee Marvin was a genuine hero. He won the Navy Cross at Iwo Jima. There is only one higher Naval award… the Medal Of Honor. If that is a surprising comment on the true character of the man, he credits his sergeant with an even greater show of bravery. Dialog from The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson: His guest was Lee Marvin. Johnny said, "Lee, I’ll bet a lot of people are unaware that you were a Marine in the initial landing at Iwo Jima… and that during the course of that action you earned the Navy Cross and were severely wounded." "Yeah, yeah… I got shot square in the butt and they gave me the Cross for securing a hot spot about halfway up Suribachi …bad thing about getting shot up on a mountain is guys gettin’ shot hauling you down. But Johnny, at Iwo I served under the bravest man I ever knew… We both got the Cross the same day, but what he did for his Cross made mine look cheap in comparison. The dumb guy actually stood up on Red Beach and directed his troops to move forward and get the hell off the beach. That Sergeant and I have been lifelong friends. When they brought me off Suribachi we passed the Sergeant and he lit a smoke and passed it to me lying on my belly on the litter and said, ‘Where’d they get you Lee?’ Well Bob… if you make it home before me, tell Mom to sell the outhouse! Johnny, I’m not lying… Sergeant Keeshan was the bravest man I ever knew….. Bob Keeshan… You and the world know him as Captain Kangaroo." On another note, there was this wimpy little man (who just passed away) on PBS, gentle and quite. Mr. Rogers is another on those you would least suspect of being anything but what he now portrays to our youth. But Mr. Rogers was a U.S. Navy Seal, combat proven in Vietnam with over twenty-five confirmed kills to his name. He wore a long sleeve sweater to cover the many tattoos on his forearm and biceps. A master in small arms and hand-to-hand combat, his was able to disarm or kill in a heartbeat. He hid that away and won our hearts with his quiet wit and charm. America’s real heroes don’t flaunt what they did, they quietly go about their day to day lives, doing what they do best. They earned our respect and the freedom’s that we all enjoy. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> MONTPELIER, Vt. – Bob Keeshan spent a lifetime as Captain Kangaroo, > welcoming millions of children into his television family. > It was a menagerie, with Mr. Moose, Dancing Bear, Miss Frog and Bunny > Rabbit. > And there were the inanimate objects that came to life: Grandfather > Clock and the Magic Drawing Board. > But there was no mistaking who the gentle father figure was: the > walrus-mustachioed captain himself. > Keeshan, who lived in Hartford, Vt., died Friday of a long illness at > a hospital in Windsor, his family said. He was 76. > "Our father, grandfather and friend was as passionate for his family > as he was for America’s children," according to a statement issued by > his family, including his son and two daughters. "He was largely a > private man living an often public life as an advocate for all that > our nation’s children deserve." > "Captain Kangaroo" premiered on CBS in 1955 and ran for 30 years > before moving to public television for six more. It was wildly popular > among children and won six Emmy Awards and three Peabody Awards. > Each day, Captain Kangaroo ? with his sugar-bowl haircut and a uniform > coat with big pouch pockets that inspired the character’s name ? would > wander through his Treasure House, chatting with his good friend Mr. > Green Jeans, played by Hugh "Lumpy" Brannum who died in 1987. > On the way, he would visit with puppet animals, like Bunny Rabbit, who > was scolded for eating too many carrots, and Mr. Moose, who loved to > tell knock-knock jokes. > Psychologist Dr. Joyce Brothers, who spent three seasons on the show, > called it "a wonderful service for children and parents." > "Parents could turn on the TV with complete security that what was > shown wouldn’t be harmful in any way," Brothers said. > Keeshan, born in Lynbrook, N.Y., became a page at NBC while he was in > high school. He joined the Marine Corps in 1945. > His first television appearance came in 1948, when he played the > voiceless, horn-honking Clarabell the Clown on the "Howdy Doody Show," > a role he created and played for five years. > "Captain Kangaroo" debuted on Oct. 3, 1955. After the PBS show ended > in 1992, Keeshan continued to play the role for a time in videos and > public appearances. > "Bob Keeshan was a true pioneer in children’s television whose legacy > goes unmatched," CBS chairman Leslie Moonves said. "He was a great > entertainer, showman and innovator, and he will always hold a special > place in the history of CBS and the hearts of television viewers." > While the show seemed like an impromptu walk through a child’s ideal > playground, it was smartly scripted, said Peggy Charren, founder of > Action for Children’s Television. > "He never did anything that would disappoint you," Charren said. "He > was a constant in lives that were not always full of constants." > Keeshan, who moved to Vermont in 1990, also remained active as a > children’s advocate, writing books, lecturing and lobbying. Keeshan’s > wife, Jeanne, died in 1990. > In 1998 he successfully lobbied for creation of the children’s > checkoff on the Vermont income tax form. Money raised by the checkoff > goes to support numerous children’s programs. > Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean (news – web sites), who worked with > Keeshan to enact the program, called him "one of the country’s most > revered icons." > Keeshan criticized today’s TV programs for children as too full of > violence. And he spoke wherever he went about the importance of good > parenting. > "Parents are the ultimate role models for children," he said. "Every > word, movement and action has an effect. No other person or outside > force has a greater influence on a child than the parent." > When Fred Rogers, the gentle host of "Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood," > died last year, Keeshan recalled how they often spoke about the state > of children’s programming. > "I don’t think it’s any secret that Fred and I were not very happy > with the way children’s television had gone," Keeshan said. > As for "Barney and Friends," Keeshan found the popular 1990s show > gentle but boring ? "what we used to call `a program in a telephone > booth.’" > "There’s no room to stretch," Keeshan said in 1993. "They have to > break out and get away from that and build more characters and build > other aspects to the show." > Keeshan believed children learn more in the first six years of life > than at any other time and argued for day care that provides > emotional, physical and intellectual development for children. > "Play is the work of children. It’s very serious stuff. And if it’s > properly structured in a developmental program, children can blossom," > he said. > Drop PANTS before emailing. > An education teaches you that you don’t know everything. > Intelligence means you know where to find the information you are lacking. > mgbio
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I always liked Mr. Moose and Dancing Bear as a 5 yr. old. :(
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I always liked the Tom Terrific cartoons. I used to get dressed for school while watching Captain Kangaroo, at least during the early 60s. Now I get ready for school with Mr. Rogers on tv (nice to have a little one around for an excuse). Hard to believe we lost both in just a few months. Dwight – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I was suprised nobody posted this. Good bye Capt. > Mike > MONTPELIER, Vt. – Bob Keeshan spent a lifetime as Captain Kangaroo, > welcoming millions of children into his television family. > It was a menagerie, with Mr. Moose, Dancing Bear, Miss Frog and Bunny > Rabbit. > And there were the inanimate objects that came to life: Grandfather > Clock and the Magic Drawing Board. > But there was no mistaking who the gentle father figure was: the > walrus-mustachioed captain himself. > Keeshan, who lived in Hartford, Vt., died Friday of a long illness at > a hospital in Windsor, his family said. He was 76. > "Our father, grandfather and friend was as passionate for his family > as he was for America’s children," according to a statement issued by > his family, including his son and two daughters. "He was largely a > private man living an often public life as an advocate for all that > our nation’s children deserve." > "Captain Kangaroo" premiered on CBS in 1955 and ran for 30 years > before moving to public television for six more. It was wildly popular > among children and won six Emmy Awards and three Peabody Awards. > Each day, Captain Kangaroo
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> Kenny > > I know this topic has been covered before, but I have and idea that I > > know > > I’m going to cop a lot of flak for, anyhow here goes:_ > > Its the typical scenario, travelling from Brisbane to Sydney on Virgin > > Blue, with > > this child persistantly crying and screaming, with the parent doing very > > little to > > rectify the situation. It was so bad that i really pittied the pax that > > sat so close to it,. > > I suggested to the pax beside me, that the parent should take the kid > > into one of > > the aircrafts toilets, to at least calm the child down and to isolate > > his offensive > > noise from those sitting close to him. The pax beside me agreed, but > > getting the > > parent to agree would be a major problem. I welcome any feedback on > > this. > > In the meantime a friend and I are desperately trying to invent a > > special mask for > > this situation, when if the mask is placed over the mouth of the infant, > > it would > > completely muffle out all the noise without suffocating the child in > > anyway at all. > > If this works, I will can retire a rich person. 