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Captain Kangaroo
TV Series (1955 - 1984)
Captain Kangaroo was a popular children's show that ran from 1955 to 1984, excluding a 1964-1965 break.The show was built around life in the "Treasure House". The Treasure House was where Captain Kangaroo would tell many stories, meet many new people, and do silly things with other characters of the show. The Captain had large pockets in his coat, which was where he got his name.
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Last Episode
26x01 Good Evening, Captain Aired: Aug. 21, 1981The Captain's 25th anniversary special presents excerpts from the series' premiere episode. In addition, guest stars Barbara Mandrell, Ted Lange, … [continue reading]
Series Info
Type:
Scripted
Premiered:
Oct. 03, 1955
Status:
Canceled/Ended
Runtime:
60 min.
Network
Genre
- family
Character Guide
Series Fun Facts
- After the cancellation of Robert Keeshan's Saturday television show "Mister Mayor", the secondary characters joined the Captain Kangaroo show. These individuals included Dudley D. Dudley,…
[show]After the cancellation of Robert Keeshan's Saturday television show "Mister Mayor", the secondary characters joined the Captain Kangaroo show. These individuals included Dudley D. Dudley, whose job was being a substitute statue, Rollo the Hippopotamus and Aunt Maude.
[hide] - Captain Kangaroo and crew hosted the CBS Macy's Thanksgiving Parade in the 1960's.
- This show premiered on CBS the same day Walt Disney's The Mickey Mouse Club premiered on ABC.
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