Goodbye Captain Kangaroo
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Yeah, that pretty much ruined my day when I heard the news. WAY ahead of his time in the way he never talked down to us "kids." Bunny Rabbit, Grandfather Clock, Mr. Green Jeans- a lot of great memories. He will be missed.
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He'll be sadly missed .He was the highlight of tv programing when i was growing up .That was a time when the program was educational as well as entertaining. I feel like i lost an old friend.Gods speed Captain
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glad to say i caught him sometimes when i was a young laddie, he will be one of those memories i will always have...good bye cap'n
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Sorry for the dumb question, but this post caught my eye, I am some-what embarassed, I am from Australia but don't know who captain kangaroo is, I thought the orginator of this post must have been taking the **** out of Australia, but it is obviously was some high rating american tv show that is long gone. Can some-one fill me in on this one? By the way anyone ever heard of "Skippy the bush Kangaroo" that was a top rating show down here. If anyone has heard of this show I will bear my bum and put it on the net. By the way Steve Irwin is a ******. Good onya mate!!!!!!!!!!
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Like it was just yesterday, everyday.
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nudgey-
You've pretty much figured it out on your own. "Captain Kangaroo" was one of the first kid's shows on American television, from late 50's to late 70's, maybe? I remember cartoons, sight gags, basic scientific demonstrations, book readings. Like I said, he never talked down to kids, was always very calm and polite (never used any "clown-like" antics). He seemed more like your grandfather or favorite uncle. He won many awards over the years for his show. A true American treasure.
You've pretty much figured it out on your own. "Captain Kangaroo" was one of the first kid's shows on American television, from late 50's to late 70's, maybe? I remember cartoons, sight gags, basic scientific demonstrations, book readings. Like I said, he never talked down to kids, was always very calm and polite (never used any "clown-like" antics). He seemed more like your grandfather or favorite uncle. He won many awards over the years for his show. A true American treasure.