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Captain Kangaroo

voc, 1927-2004 US
Producer of Children's Music
A.k.a. Robert James Keeshan Bob Keeshan

Captain Kangaroo (real name: Bob Keeshan born June 27, 1927, Lynbrook, New York, USA – died January 23, 2004, Windsor, Vermont, USA) was an American television producer and actor. He created and played the title role in the children's television program Captain Kangaroo, which ran from 1955 to 1984.

     
Genres
  • Children's Music
  • Pop
  • Classical
  • Soundtrack
Popular Tracks   
Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67: I. The Story Begins on Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev, Captain Kangaroo & Stadium Symphony Orchestra of New York
Crackerjack Christmas on Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas from Captain Kangaroo by Captain Kangaroo & Mr. Green Jeans
Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas on Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas from Captain Kangaroo by Captain Kangaroo & Mr. Green Jeans
Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67: I. The Story Begins - Commentary on Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev, Captain Kangaroo & Stadium Symphony Orchestra of New York
I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas on Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas from Captain Kangaroo by Captain Kangaroo & Mr. Green Jeans
Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67: Intro - Commentary on Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev, Captain Kangaroo & Stadium Symphony Orchestra of New York
Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67: III. The Duck, Dialog With the Bird, Attack of the Cat - Commentary on Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev, Captain Kangaroo & Stadium Symphony Orchestra of New York
Sleigh Ride on Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas from Captain Kangaroo by Captain Kangaroo & Mr. Green Jeans
Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67: II. The Bird - Commentary on Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev, Captain Kangaroo & Stadium Symphony Orchestra of New York
Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67: IV. Grandfather - Commentary on Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev, Captain Kangaroo & Stadium Symphony Orchestra of New York

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Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Peter & The Wolf / Azerbaijan MugamLeopold Stokowski, Captain Kangaroo – Sergei Prokofiev / Фикрет Амиров / Frédéric Chopin1997Compil.
Growing Up With the CaptainCaptain Kangaroo1980Album
So Many Things To DoCaptain Kangaroo1980Album
Come Along With The CaptainCaptain Kangaroo1980Album
The Captain's PlaceCaptain Kangaroo1980Album
Best FriendsCaptain Kangaroo1980Album
If Your Name Is Ann "Annie"Captain Kangaroo1977Single
If Your Name Is Michael "Mike"Captain Kangaroo1977Single
MelissaCaptain Kangaroo1977Single
If Your Name Is Robert "Bob"Captain Kangaroo1977Single
ColorsCaptain Kangaroo1976Album
Good Morning, CaptainCaptain Kangaroo1975Album
Finnerty Flynn And The Singing CityCaptain Kangaroo1974Album
Captain Kangaroo Tells Just So StoriesCaptain Kangaroo / The Ron Marshall Singers With Connie Zimet And Bill Dean1969Album
Let's go to the dentistCaptain Kangaroo1968Single
Peter and the Wolf (Symphonic Suite, Op. 68)Captain Kangaroo1968Album
Treasure House Of SongsCaptain Kangaroo1966Single
A Musical Visit To Captain Kangaroo's Treasure HouseCaptain Kangaroo1962Album
Songs From TV's Award-Winning Children's ProgramCaptain Kangaroo1962Single
Peter And The Wolf (Orchestral Fairy Tale For Children) (Orchestral Suite, Opus 67)Sergei Prokofiev - Captain Kangaroo, Leopold Stokowski Conducting The The Stadium Symphony Orchestra Of New York1960Album
Captin KangarooCaptain Kangaroo And Peter Pan Orchestra And Chorus1959Single
The Horse In Striped Pajamas And Happy HandsCaptain Kangaroo1959Album
A Treasure House Of Best-Loved Children's SongsBob Keeshan, Captain Kangaroo1958Album
I Love a ParadeCaptain Kangaroo1958Single
Captain Kangaroo (Bob Keeshan) Introduces You To The Nutcracker SuiteCaptain Kangaroo, Bob Keeshan1958Album
Dance-Along Zoo / Dance-Along FarmCaptain Kangaroo1956Album
Dance-Along Zoo: Activity Songs For Jumping, Rocking, Stretching, SkippingCaptain Kangaroo1956Single
If Your Name Is William "Bill"Captain KangarooSingle
If Your Name Is DanielCaptain KangarooSingle
The Horse In Striped PajamasCaptain KangarooSingle
There Is A Girl Named Carol / A Spelling Song For Carol / Carol's Party / Carol, CarolCaptain KangarooSingle
Now The Day Is OverCaptain KangarooSingle
If Your Name Is LindaCaptain KangarooSingle
Merry, Merry, Merry Merry Christmas! From Captain KangarooCaptain Kangaroo, Mr. Green Jeans And The Sandpiper Chorus And OrchestraAlbum
Captain Kangaroo Tells The Just So Story: "How The Elephant Lost His Trunk"Captain KangarooSingle
Captain Kangaroo Sings April ShowersCaptain KangarooSingle
Sleigh RideCaptain Kangaroo And Mr. GreenjeansSingle
Captain Kangaroo with Orchestra and ChorusCaptain KangarooAlbum
The Tale Of The TootlebirdCaptain KangarooSingle
Row, Row, Row Your Boat / Erie CanalCaptain KangarooSingle
If your name is "Steven"Captain KangarooSingle
Johnny One-Note And Waltzing MathildaCaptain Kangaroo And Mr. Green JeansSingle
March Of The Toys / ToylandCaptain KangarooSingle
Button Up Your Overcoat / The Bear Went Over The MountainCaptain Kangaroo and Mr. Green JeansAlbum
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