IMDb >
"Captain Kangaroo" (1955)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditsepisode listepisodes castepisode ratings... by rating... by votestv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsrecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summaryplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips"Captain Kangaroo" (1955) More at IMDbPro »TV series 1955-1992
| Photos (see all 5 | slideshow) |
Overview
User Rating:
Release Date:
3 October 1955 (USA) morePlot:
Daily children's program hosted by Captain Kangaroo. full summaryAwards:
Nominated for 6 Primetime Emmys. Another 8 wins & 18 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(2 articles)
Depp Denies Basing Wonka on Jackson (From WENN. 19 July 2005)
Bob "Captain Kangaroo" Keeshan Dies at 76
(From WENN. 23 January 2004)
User Comments:
Captain Kangaroo's successful Life's Mission was to make glad the Heart of Childhood! moreCast
(Series Cast Summary - 4 of 9)| Shari Lewis | ... | Herself (3 episodes, 1956-1957) | |
| Robert Keeshan | ... | Captain Kangaroo (2 episodes, 1955-1984) | |
| Lu Ann Simms | ... | Herself (2 episodes, 1958) | |
| Gwen Verdon | ... | Herself (2 episodes, 1975) |
Additional Details
Runtime:
30 min (1981-1982 and 1984) | 45 min (1957-1961) | 60 min (1955-1957, 1961-1981, 1982-1984)Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishAspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoCertification:
USA:TV-GFilming Locations:
CBS-TV, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USAFun Stuff
Trivia:
This was US network television's longest running children's series, until surpassed in 1999 by PBS's "Sesame Street" (1969). It is still the longest running children's series on US commercial television. moreFAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for "Captain Kangaroo" (1955) moreRecommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| "The Bozo Super Sunday Show" | Donnie Darko | Miss Potter | The Golden Compass | Home Alone 2: Lost in New York |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Episode guide | Full cast and crew | Company credits |
| News articles | IMDb TV section | IMDb Family section |
| IMDb USA section | Add this title to MyMovies |







Rare in all time is one placed upon this earth who truly makes glad the heart of childhood. The Captain is most assuredly one of these most special people. Captain Kangaroo was a dear friend to me growing up. Captain Kangaroo stayed true to the core convictions of promoting positive self esteem, placing high value on education and stressing humane ideals of caring in childhood. Captain Kangaroo lived his lofty honorable child mental and physical health centered ideals his entire life.
When networks tried to modernize or update (Bastardize) the honorable core values and morals of the original Captain Kangaroo shows he rightly had the gonad's to tell the people he would have nothing to do with the new mess they were creating. Captain Kangaroo was not just some lame dude doing a children's show. Captain Kangaroo really cared about the young people he spoke to. Captain Kangaroo always behaved as if the children watching his shows were placed directly in his care during the time spent together via Television. Captain Kangaroo's ship was both a ship of state advocating on issues affecting young people and a battleship that fought to protect the hearts and minds of young people from the perverse things this society exposes its children to in the name of generating huge profits. Captain Kangaroo dared stand up for the children and in my heart that gives him the heart of a real captain as such he has my undying respect.
Few people with the possible exception of Mr. Fred Rodgers had a honest respect for children that was the equal of that held by Captain Kangaroo. Captain Kangaroo gave all his children a moral anchor that if used properly insured they would grow up to be fine honorable upstanding people. There really are not enough words to define exactly how much I thank Captain Kangaroo for making my heart glad in childhood so I will just say thank you Captain Kangaroo, Mr Moose, Grandfather Clock, Dancing Bear and Mr Green Jeans and others for being part of my life in the 1960's.
Thank you Captain!