Obituaries
Bob Keeshan, television’s beloved Captain Kangaroo, who entertained and educated millions of children for more than 30 years, died Friday.
Jan. 24, 2004
Television
Captain Kangaroo--Bob Keeshan--gave up a career in law when he moved into children’s television more than 40 years ago, and he has no regrets.
July 30, 1990
Bob Keeshan represents a kinder, gentler time in children’s programming. He put an adult human face on the genre and made learning fun.
Jan. 26, 2004
Speaking of morning programs, Bob Keeshan, who has spent 32 years keeping kids entertained on morning TV as Captain Kangaroo, has come out strongly for sending unsupervised children to day-care centers, maintaining the move could help keep them out of prison as adults.
Nov. 6, 1987
Bob Keeshan, television’s “Captain Kangaroo,” says the aim of many kids’ shows today is to sell toys, not nurture children.
Nov. 19, 1990
Books
Thirty years ago on his television show, Captain Kangaroo was teaching children about kindness, relationships, workings of the world.
Oct. 5, 1989
Business
William Patrick Keeshan, 69, a former group president and director for Federated department stores.
Nov. 19, 1988
Bob Keeshan, television’s beloved Captain Kangaroo, was discharged from a hospital today and vowed to use the extra years given to him by heart surgery to improve the welfare of America’s youth.
Aug. 3, 1987
Travel & Experiences
Captains and Clowns: Captain Kangaroo has a new command.
Oct. 30, 1990