Captain Kangaroo dies at age 76

Higher_Desire · 01-25-2004, 06:26 PM

Farewell, Captain. Bob Keeshan, who charmed kids as TV's Captain Kangaroo for 36 years — has died after a long illness. He was 76. On his iconic childrens' show, Keeshan played a gentle, grandfatherly man with a bowl haircut, whose "Kangaroo" nickname came from the deep pockets in his signature cardigan sweater. Over the years, he hung out with puppets, told knock-knock jokes and won six Emmys along the way.

H-D

RMadd · 01-25-2004, 06:29 PM

Yeah, I saw that the other day on ESPN's "Around the Horn"... one of the regular "panel members", Woody Paige, dressed in tribute to Captain Kangaroo... good stuff

Dogstar · 01-25-2004, 06:56 PM

R.I.P., Captain...That show was a staple for me, especially when I was home sick from school...Kind of soothing...

TeriB19 · 01-25-2004, 09:05 PM

I loved Captain Kangaroo, Mr. Green Jeans and the moose whose name escapes me. I loved that show and Dogstar is right, it was a staple of my childhood. He and Mr. Rogers are up in heaven now smiling down on a whole new generation of tv people trying to entertain today's youth. The Wiggles couldn't hold a candle to those 2.

JulieCitySlicker · 01-25-2004, 10:19 PM

facelessman · 01-25-2004, 11:40 PM

aww sad...

HoundDog · 01-26-2004, 12:24 AM

Bye Bye Captain.

archie bunker · 01-26-2004, 12:47 AM

he was cool

hayley · 01-26-2004, 03:23 AM

Awww that's sad, R.I.P Captian Kangaroo!

Dogstar · 01-26-2004, 03:25 AM

Ya know, it's funny. I thought the guy was 76 when I was watching him decades ago

...He rocked, though.

hayley · 01-26-2004, 03:31 AM

haha

I don't actually know him but by the sounds of things he sounds like he was a pretty cool guy, what illness did he have?

Dogstar · 01-26-2004, 03:33 AM

Dunno, Hayley. I can't remember if any of the stories specified what it was.

hayley · 01-26-2004, 03:40 AM

Oh. That's sad that he died from his illness, hope he died peacefully in his sleep, though. That sounds horrible *hoping* he died peacefully in his sleep, but you know it's better than the way that some people die.

Sorry, hope I didn't turn this thread into a death thread! lol

01-25-2004, 06:26 PM	#1
Higher_Desire USER INFO » Status: Found Peace Posts: 8,631 Joined: Apr 2003 Currently: Offline	Captain Kangaroo dies at age 76 Farewell, Captain. Bob Keeshan, who charmed kids as TV's Captain Kangaroo for 36 years — has died after a long illness. He was 76. On his iconic childrens' show, Keeshan played a gentle, grandfatherly man with a bowl haircut, whose "Kangaroo" nickname came from the deep pockets in his signature cardigan sweater. Over the years, he hung out with puppets, told knock-knock jokes and won six Emmys along the way. H-D __________________ Today I'm gonna try a little harder Gonna make every minute last longer Gonna learn to forgive and forget 'Cause we don't have long Gonna make the most of it Today I'm gonna love my enemies Reach out to somebody who needs me Make a change, make the world a better place 'Cause tomorrow could be one day too late --lyrics from "One Day Too Late" by Skillet from their new album "Awake"

01-25-2004, 06:29 PM	#2
RMadd USER INFO » Status: Found The Real Posts: 10,546 Joined: Aug 2003 Currently: Offline	Yeah, I saw that the other day on ESPN's "Around the Horn"... one of the regular "panel members", Woody Paige, dressed in tribute to Captain Kangaroo... good stuff __________________

01-25-2004, 06:56 PM	#3
Dogstar Forum Diplomat USER INFO » Status: Young Grown Old Posts: 21,345 Joined: Sep 2002 Currently: Offline	R.I.P., Captain...That show was a staple for me, especially when I was home sick from school...Kind of soothing... __________________ Silly monkeys give them thumbs they make a club and beat their brother down. How they survive so misguided is a mystery.

01-25-2004, 09:05 PM	#4
TeriB19 Forum Diplomat USER INFO » Status: Saving Grace Posts: 12,439 Joined: Sep 2002 Currently: Offline	I loved Captain Kangaroo, Mr. Green Jeans and the moose whose name escapes me. I loved that show and Dogstar is right, it was a staple of my childhood. He and Mr. Rogers are up in heaven now smiling down on a whole new generation of tv people trying to entertain today's youth. The Wiggles couldn't hold a candle to those 2. __________________ MK: We're never gonna have the Super Bowl of Scott Stapp vs. Myles Kennedy in a sing-off - it's ridiculous. SP: Actually, we are setting that up. MT: It was in your contract when you signed up with us.

01-25-2004, 10:19 PM	#5
JulieCitySlicker USER INFO » Status: Taken Higher Posts: 15,310 Joined: Oct 2002 Currently: Offline	__________________ Oh I'm a wandering soul I'm still walking the line that leads me home alone All I know I still got mountains to climb on my own Enough To Let Me Go-Switchfoot

01-26-2004, 12:24 AM	#7
HoundDog USER INFO » Status: A Melody Posts: 284 Joined: Jan 2004 Currently: Offline	Bye Bye Captain.

01-26-2004, 12:47 AM	#8
archie bunker USER INFO » Status: Naked Toddler Posts: 235 Joined: Jan 2004 Currently: Offline	i will miss him...much love he was cool __________________ life hands you shit make shit salad

01-26-2004, 03:25 AM	#10
Dogstar Forum Diplomat USER INFO » Status: Young Grown Old Posts: 21,345 Joined: Sep 2002 Currently: Offline	Ya know, it's funny. I thought the guy was 76 when I was watching him decades ago ...He rocked, though. __________________ Silly monkeys give them thumbs they make a club and beat their brother down. How they survive so misguided is a mystery.

01-26-2004, 03:33 AM	#12
Dogstar Forum Diplomat USER INFO » Status: Young Grown Old Posts: 21,345 Joined: Sep 2002 Currently: Offline	Dunno, Hayley. I can't remember if any of the stories specified what it was. __________________ Silly monkeys give them thumbs they make a club and beat their brother down. How they survive so misguided is a mystery.

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