Airs Next: CBS at Weekdays 8:00 AM (60 min.)
Status:
Ended
Premiered:
October 3, 1955
Last Aired:
December 8, 1984
Show Category:
Children 
One of the longest-running children's TV shows of all time, Bob Keeshan, as Captain Kangraoo, taught lessons in morality with the help of his friends: Mr. Green Jeans, Mr. Moose, and Mr. Rabbit, among others.
Episodes
add »The Captain's 25th anniversary special presents excerpts from the series' premiere episode. In addition, guest stars Barbara Mandrell, Ted Lange, LaWanda Page, Ja'Net DuBois, Todd Bridges, Kim Fields and Jean Stapleton, appearing as the Captain's biggest fan, are on hand to add to the festivities.
Aired: Friday August 21, 1981
| 257. Phil Donahue Show | Feb 20, 1978 | 1 Review | 9.10 |
| 256. Dolly Parton visits the Captain's Place | Oct 27, 1976 | 1 Review | 7.50 |
| 255. The Amusement Park | Aug 27, 1976 | 0 Reviews | 0.00 |
| 50. Mr Rogers Visits | Nov 14, 1975 | 0 Reviews | 10.00 |
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Community Reviews (12)
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"Personal favorite"Perfect This show was so great, I wish they still played it for my kids. Continue » Posted Dec 30, 2007 9:04 pm PST |
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"Classic"Perfect Captain Kangaroo teaches small children about the world around them in a manner that is easy for them to understand but is never condescending. Continue » Posted Jul 6, 2007 9:19 am PST |
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"Personal favorite"Perfect This show was one of the few I watched when I was a kid! Continue » Posted Apr 28, 2007 5:30 pm PST |
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"Personal favorite"Perfect Bunny rabbit need a carriot! Continue » Posted Nov 22, 2006 10:05 am PST |
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"Classic"Great This show influenced my childhood in a good way. Continue » Posted Nov 15, 2006 3:45 pm PST |
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Show Vital Stats
Show: Captain Kangaroo
Popularity Rank: 951 of 17,420
Ratings Rank: 2,658 of 17,420
Show Reviews: 12
People Tracking: 58
Popularity Rank: 951 of 17,420
Ratings Rank: 2,658 of 17,420
Show Reviews: 12
People Tracking: 58
Show
Score: 7.7 Good 114 votes
Score: 7.7 Good 114 votes
perfect: 31 (27.4%)
great: 28 (24.8%)
superb: 17 (15%)
good: 15 (13.3%)
Other: 22 (19.5%)
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