Saturday, October 3, 2020

"Captain Kangaroo" debuts 1955


The long-running award-winning children's show Captain Kangaroo first appeared on television October 3, 1955, starring Robert Keeshan in the title role.  During its run, Captain Kangaroo was nominated for 6 Primetime Emmys and won 5 Daytime Emmys for Outstanding Children's Programming.

It is the longest-running children's series on US commercial television.  It was the longest-running children's series until 1999 when Sesame Street surpassed it.

Bob Keeshan played the character until 1984. 


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