Captain Kangaroo tv show photo

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.

Captain Kangaroo - 26x01 Good Evening, Captain Screenshot
1 star2 star3 star4 star5 star
5/5 (1 vote)

Last Episode

26x01 Good Evening, Captain Aired: Aug. 21, 1981

The Captain's 25th anniversary special presents excerpts from the series' premiere episode. In addition, guest stars Barbara Mandrell, Ted Lange, … [continue reading]

Next Episode

Captain Kangaroo is Canceled/Ended
The show had 26 seasons and 10 episodes air between 1955 and 1984.

Series Info

Type:
Scripted
Premiered:
Oct. 03, 1955
Status:
Canceled/Ended
Runtime:
60 min.
Aired:
1955 - 1984
To-Date:
26 Seasons
10 Episodes
Network
CBS TV Network
Genre

Character Guide

View All [7]

Series Fun Facts

More Trivia
  • 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.