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Bob Keeshan

American television producer and entertainer

Also known as: Captain Kangaroo, Robert James Keeshan

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In full:: Robert James Keeshan

Byname:: Captain Kangaroo

Born:: June 27, 1927, Lynbrook, New York, U.S.

Died:: January 23, 2004, Windsor, Vermont (aged 76)

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Bob Keeshan (born June 27, 1927, Lynbrook, New York, U.S.—died January 23, 2004, Windsor, Vermont) American television producer and entertainer who was best known for his role as Captain Kangaroo on the children’s program of the same name (1955–84). When Keeshan was a senior in high school, he landed a job as a page at NBC in New York City. After high school he served in the marines. In 1946 he returned to New York and to his job at NBC and also attended Fordham University. His desk at NBC was next to Buffalo Bob Smith’s office, and Keeshan soon ...(100 of 284 words)

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