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2004-01-23, 04:46 PM
http://www.eonline.com/News/Items/0,1,13338,00.html
Bob Keeshan, better known as beloved children's TV host Captain Kangaroo, has died. He was 76.
Keeshan, who's mustachioed mug was on air from 1955 and 1993, passed away in Vermont of a long illness, according to a statement from his family.
Captain Kangaroo debuted on CBS in 1955 and ran for 30 years before moving to PBS for six more. The popular kid's program won six Emmy Awards, three Gabriels and three Peabody Awards.
As the Captain, Keegan would engage in banter with his Treasure House friends Mr. Green Jeans, the wise-cracking Mr. Moose, Grandfather Clock and the perpetually carrot-chomping Bunny Rabbit.
The entertainer, who got his name from the large kangaroo-like pocket in his jacket, balanced the show's humor with gentle touches of faith and morality as well as mild educational pointers.
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Bob Keeshan, better known as beloved children's TV host Captain Kangaroo, has died. He was 76.
Keeshan, who's mustachioed mug was on air from 1955 and 1993, passed away in Vermont of a long illness, according to a statement from his family.
Captain Kangaroo debuted on CBS in 1955 and ran for 30 years before moving to PBS for six more. The popular kid's program won six Emmy Awards, three Gabriels and three Peabody Awards.
As the Captain, Keegan would engage in banter with his Treasure House friends Mr. Green Jeans, the wise-cracking Mr. Moose, Grandfather Clock and the perpetually carrot-chomping Bunny Rabbit.
The entertainer, who got his name from the large kangaroo-like pocket in his jacket, balanced the show's humor with gentle touches of faith and morality as well as mild educational pointers.
Breaking news. More to come.