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Longevity
The show premiered on CBS on Oct. 3, 1955 and original programming ran for 29 Years until 1984, more than 9,000 performances
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A.K.A.
His full name is Robert James “Bob” Keeshan
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Clowning Around
He played the original Clarabell the Clown on The Howdy Doody Show
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Think Green!
Keeshan was often joined by Mr. Green Jeans (actor Hugh “Lumpy” Brannum)
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Puttin’ On The Hits
He made recordings for both Golden Records and Columbia Records, in which he introduced children to all kinds of music.
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Product Placement
Shortly after it was invented, The Captain Kangaroo Show featured Play-Doh three times weekly, helping propel the toy to become an overwhelming success.
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Bring In The Red
When the show originally debuted, Captain Kangaroo wore a black jacket. It was changed to a red jacket beginning the week of May 17, 1971.
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