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Genre: Non-Fiction Narrative/Memoir
Word Count: 100
GOOD MORNING, CAPTAIN
In October 1955, Bob Keeshan formerly Claribel on the Howdy Doody show, donned a white wig and, at 28, became gentle Captain Kangaroo, everyone’s beloved grandfather in a red coat with huge pockets.
His love for children shone through. Every morning. I joined him, carrot-nabbing Bunny Rabbit, Grandfather Clock, and Dancing Bear.
However, in researching him, I found no juicy stories, save one:
After Keeshan’s death in 2004, his grandson Bretton buried a photo of the two of them on Mt. Everest. A tribute to the gentleman’s true character.
PS: Contrary to urban legend, Keeshan was never a war hero.
I don’t know if Captain Kangaroo ever made it across the pond, but those of us in the States of a certain age, he was a good friend and grandfather figure from 1955-1984. Every morning he showed us the wonders of his Treasure House.
Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple 