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[RandySF]

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[KT2000]

1. Never liked Capt. Kangaroo

he talked down to kids and had a weird vibe IMHO.

[hlthe2b]

4. He always gave me a strange vibe.

Looking back, I would say a creepy vibe, but I have no reason to suggest he was anything beyond the beloved figure for many kids. Just not me.

[Pacifist Patriot]

6. Bored me to tears and I would beg my mom to turn it off.

Never saw the appeal.

[Buns_of_Fire]

2. Slim Goodbody! (Why do I remember that and not my phone number?) nt

[dchill]

3. Your phone number is just not THAT impressive!

[Buns_of_Fire]

5. *sigh* You're right. I can't even get it to spell out anything nifty.

Not that it matters -- I'd forget that, too...

[dchill]

14. Believe me, I know what you mean!

[dixiechiken1]

7. I loved Captain Kangaroo!

And Mr Green Jeans, too.

[11 Bravo]

9. And Tom Terrific! From Atlantic to Pacific ...

FUCK, I'm old!

[Rhiannon12866]

16. Same here!

Mr. Green Jeans had the animal segments. And There was Bunny Rabbit, Mister Moose and Dancing Bear, too. I had my own official Bunny Rabbit, pointy glasses and all.

[frogmarch]

8. Bob Keeshan a.k.a. Captain Kangaroo

was a good guy, and so is John Burstein a.k.a. Slim Goodbody.

https://www.slimgoodbody.com/

snips:

Slim Goodbody, health hero, has championed children’s well being for over 40 years. On TV, stage and in books, Slim inspires children to learn about and care for their wonderful bodies.

Bodyology is an action packed musical that teaches children the fundamentals of anatomy, nutrition, fitness and personal hygiene. It uses music, 3D animation and loads of audience participation to capture student attention. It is designed to promote self-respect and motivate children to be the best they can be.

[markie]

10. we may be fucked up

but it is NOT because of Capt. Kangaroo!!!


it's Howdy Doody that did it...

[solara]

11. Never liked Captain Kangaroo

His eyes seemed wrong & made me feel weird.. 'course I was pretty young at the time. But did you know that Bob Keeshan was the original Clarabell on Howdy Doody? Another show that seemed kinda hinky

Kukla, Fran & Ollie was how I rolled..

[ironflange]

12. In Canada we had Uncle Bobby

http://www.staffannouncer.com/unclebobby.htm

Word had it that he enjoyed the occasional tipple, and though I was too old for the show I'd still watch in case he was not feeling too well and maybe act a little strange.

[Midnight Writer]

13. We may be fucked up, but we always remember to say the magic words Please and Thank You.

[NBachers]

15. I was always partial to the chaos and anarchy of Froggie the Magic Gremlin-

"Plunk your Magic Twanger, Froggie!" "Hiya kids! Hiya Hiya!"