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Captain Kangaroo dead at 76
Bob Keeshan, known to generations of children as TV personality Captain Kangaroo, has died at 76.
The "Captain Kangaroo" show began its 30-year run in 1955. Characters included the Captain himself and pals Mister Green Jeans, Mister Moose and Bunny Rabbit. A favorite sketch involved Mister Moose dropping ping-pong balls on the Captain's head.
According to the Internet Movie Database, "Captain Kangaroo" won six Emmys and three Peabody Awards.
Before portraying the Captain, Keeshan played sidekick Clarabell the Clown on the "Howdy Doody" Show.
Keeshan was the author of numerous books, including "Growing Up Happy: Captain Kangaroo Tells Yesterday's Children How To Nurture Their Own" and "Good Morning Captain: 50 Wonderful Years With Bob Keeshan: TV's Captain Kangaroo."