Bob Keeshan, the actor who played "Captain Kangaroo" on the classic children's television show of the same name, has died, according to broadcast reports.

Keeshan was 76.

Both MSNBC and ABC NewsOne are reporting his death. ABC NewsOne says Keeshan's family confirmed his death.

The show ran on CBS from 1955 to 1984.

Keeshan first rose to prominence playing "Clarabell the Clown" on NBC's "The Puppet Playhouse" (aka "The Howdy Doody Show") from 1947 to 1953, opposite the late "Buffalo" Bob Smith.

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I miss him already.

Happy memories..

Did you know that Mr Greenjeans was Frank Zappas Grandfather?

Vince

whoa.. holy trivia batman! i did not know that.

aaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwwww, I'm really bummed. No more Captain Kangaroo? Talk about a piece of lost youth.

Originally posted by compaddict
Happy memories..

Did you know that Mr Greenjeans was Frank Zappas Grandfather?

Vince

............and on that note...
guess who was the first and the original Ronald McDonald clown?






































Willard Scott , the famous Weather man!

Well, that sucks. First Mister Rogers and now captain kangaroo. Who next, big bird??

Originally posted by Texas 8
Well, that sucks. First Mister Rogers and now captain kangaroo. Who next, big bird??
Oh.....you didn't hear about Big Bird?

Guess it had to happen sometime.

bummer. i used to watch his show regularly.

HR Puffinstuff is next...

Vince

what about gene london, pixanne and sally starr?

i think they're all still alive.

RIP mofo.
He was always frontin' puffy and all jiving about crayons this and apple cider that.
Eternal peace to the cap'n.

Word out and Regards,

Cumpressor

Sally Starr?

Nobody around here knows her.

But I do. :D Watched her show faithfully forever, I think.

Believe this: She inspired my computer logon password!

I guess she was just local to your area.

Byebye Captain Kangeroo. You were great!

Originally posted by jonalan
Oh.....you didn't hear about Big Bird?

Don't play with my emotions. I'm feeling a bit vulnerable now... :D

As of May 5, 2003, Caroll Spinney (aka, "Big Bird") was alive and kicking...

Tough Pigs Journal (http://www.toughpigs.com/journalspinneybook.htm)

Anyone from the Philadelphia area have an update for me on Larry Ferrari, Wee Willy Weber or Captain & Mrs. Noah, all local weekend morning staples there?

Originally posted by MEGAREDS
As of May 5, 2003, Caroll Spinney (aka, "Big Bird") was alive and kicking...

Tough Pigs Journal (http://www.toughpigs.com/journalspinneybook.htm)

Anyone from the Philadelphia area have an update for me on Larry Ferrari, Wee Willy Weber or Captain & Mrs. Noah, all local weekend morning staples there?

you forgot gene london, pixanne and sally starr. i'm checking on the ones you listed now.

larry ferrari is dead, captain and mrs. noah are still alive i think and wee willy weber i'm not sure about.