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Bob Keeshan was born to Irish parents [3] in Lynbrook, New York. [4] After an early graduation in 1945 from Forest Hills High School in Queens, New York, during World War II, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, but was still in the United States when Japan surrendered.
The company was an early sponsor (from 1958) of Captain Kangaroo. The Captain himself was enlisted to sell Schwinn-brand bicycles to the show's audience, typically six years old and under. [23] At the end of each live Schwinn marketing promotion, Bob Keeshan would intone, "Schwinn bikes—the quality bikes—are best!"
Hugh Brannum (January 5, 1910 – April 19, 1987) was an American vocalist, arranger, composer, and actor known for his role as Mr. Green Jeans on the children's television show Captain Kangaroo. During his days with Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians, Brannum used his childhood nickname "Lumpy". [1]
The following is a list of people who served in the United States Marine Corps and have gained fame through previous or subsequent endeavors, infamy, or successes. Marines who became notable in the United States Marine Corps and are part of the Marine Corps history and lore are listed and posted in the list of historically notable United States Marines.
During his time on the show, he impersonated John Belushi, Captain Kangaroo, and William Conrad. After leaving "SNL," he starred in the '80s crime drama "Night Heat" and voiced Luigi in various ...
A Kangaroo was a Canadian armoured personnel carrier (APC) during the Second World War which was created by converting a tank chassis. Kangaroos were created as an expedient measure "in the field" by the Canadian Army , and were so successful that they were used by other Commonwealth forces, including the British Army.
Good Morning, Captain 50 Wonderful Years with Bob Keeshan - TV's Captain Kangaroo Fairview Press (September 17, 1996) (216p) ISBN-10 1577490002 ISBN-13 978-1577490005 Books to Grow By Fairview Press (January 12, 1996) (254p) ISBN-10 0925190837 ISBN-13 978-0925190833
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