"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. 

Captain Kangaroo born in 1927

Few people my age don't remember waking Saturday mornings with Captain Kangaroo, Mr. Green Jeans, Moose and Bunny Rabbit.  Bob Keeshan, the man who was Captain Kangaroo, was born June 27, 1927 in Long Island, NY.  As an ex-Marine, he debuted as the captain in 1955 and the show ran for almost 30 years.

Awesome man who provided children with great role models as he was himself!  Children these days don't have it as good.  He passed away in 2004.