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'Captain Kangaroo,' Bob Keeshan, Dies at Age 76
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| Contributor | Mr. Techno |
| Last Edited | Mr. Techno Jan 23, 2004 12:16pm |
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| Category | Obituary |
| Media | TV News - WABC Channel 7 |
| News Date | Friday, January 23, 2004 06:00:00 AM UTC0:0 |
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Keeshan began his career by creating the character of Clarabell the Clown for the 'Howdy Doody Show.' He used that children's show experience to mold Captain Kangaroo, winning over generations of children and their parents through innovative approaches to interesting topics.
As the easy-going Captain with his big pockets and his bushy mustache, Keeshan lured children into close engagement with literature, science and especially music, adopting an approach which mixed pleasure and pedagogy.
Keeshan's approach represented a rejection of pressures towards the increased commercialization of children's programming as well as a toning-down of the high volume, slapstick style associated with earlier kid show hosts. |
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