History Series / CaptainKangaroo

** This was replaced in 1974 with a vocal theme called "Good Morning, Captain" (although the "Puffin' Billy" theme was very nicely woven into the new tune's arrangement).

* InstrumentalThemeTune: Edward White's "[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtGUaScpSbg Puffin' Billy]]", which [[ThePond Rightpondians]] of a certain age might better associate with [[Creator/TheBBC BBC Radio]]'s ''Children's Favourites'' program.

* ThemeTuneCameo: The original ThemeSong is woven nicely into the "Good Morning Captain" theme.

->--'''The Statler Brothers''', "Flowers on the Wall"

A syndicated revival of ''Captain Kangaroo'' was attempted in 1997 by Creator/SabanEntertainment, with bearded actor John [=McDonough=] in a blue jacket, which later aired on [[Creator/ABCFamily Fox Family]]

** The rock band The Statler Brothers referred to the program in their hit song "Flowers on the Wall".
** Music/FrankZappa wrote two compositions, ''Mr. Green Genes'' (from his album ''Uncle Meat'' (1969)) and ''Son Of Mr. Green Genes'' (from his album ''Music/HotRats'' (1969)), which are shout-outs to the ''Captain Kangaroo'' character Mr. Green Jeans. This lead to the UrbanLegend that Zappa was supposedly the real son of Hugh ''Lumpy'' Brannum, the actor who played this character. Zappa debunked this myth in his autobiography ''Literature/TheRealFrankZappaBook''.

->"Countin' flowers on the wall\\

Smokin' cigarettes and watchin' ''Captain Kangaroo''\\
Now don't tell me I've nothin' to do"

** Many stars, both casts of CBS Shows (''Series/TheBobNewhartShow'', ''Series/{{Maude}}'', ''Series/MatchGame'', ''Series/TheCarolBurnettShow'') and random celebs (Eli Wallach, Bette Davis, Bob Hope) would start the show saying "Good morning, Captain!"

Bob Keeshan (1927 – 2004) was the creator and host of this children's series, which ran weekday mornings on Creator/{{CBS}} from 1955 to 1984. The name "Captain Kangaroo" came from the large pockets in Keeshan's signature red jacket. After the show left CBS, it ran until 1990 on Creator/{{PBS}}.

Bob Keeshan was the creator and host of this children's series, which ran weekday mornings on Creator/{{CBS}} from 1955 to 1984. The name "Captain Kangaroo" came from the large pockets in Keeshan's signature red jacket. After the show left CBS, it ran until 1990 on Creator/{{PBS}}.

A syndicated revival of ''Captain Kangaroo'' was attempted in 1997, with bearded actor John [=McDonough=] in a blue jacket, which later aired on Fox Family.

** The rock band The Statler Brothers referred to the program in their hit song ''Flowers On The Wall''.

** Music/FrankZappa wrote two compositions, ''Mr. Green Genes'' (from his album ''Uncle Meat'' (1969)) and ''Son Of Mr. Green Genes'' (from his album ''Music/HotRats'' (1969)), which are shout-outs to the ''Captain Kangaroo'' character Mr. Green Jeans. This lead to the UrbanLegend that Zappa was supposedly the real son of Hugh ''Lumpy'' Brannum, the actor who played this character. Zappa debunked this myth in his autobiography ''The Real Frank Zappa Bank''.

** Music/FrankZappa wrote two compositions, ''Mr. Green Genes'' (from his album ''Uncle Meat'') and ''Son Of Mr. Green Genes'' (from his album ''Music/HotRats''), which are shout-outs to the ''Captain Kangaroo' character Mr. Green Jeans. This lead to the UrbanLegend that Zappa was supposedly the real son of Hugh ''Lumpy'' Brannum, the actor who played this character. Zappa debunked this myth in his autobiography ''The Real Frank Zappa Bank''.

* ShoutOut: Many stars, both casts of CBS Shows (''Series/TheBobNewhartShow'', ''Series/{{Maude}}'', ''Series/MatchGame'', ''Series/TheCarolBurnettShow'') and random celebs (Eli Wallach, Bette Davis, Bob Hope) would start the show saying "Good morning, Captain!"

A syndicated revival of ''Captain Kangaroo'' was attempted in 1997, with bearded actor John [=McDonough=] in a blue jacket.

* ShoutOut: Many stars, both casts of CBS Shows (''Series/TheBobNewhartShow'', ''Series/{{Maude}}'', ''Series/MatchGame'', ''Series/TheCarolBurnettShow'') and random celebs (Eli Wallack, Bette Davis, Bob Hope) would start the show saying "Good morning, Captain!"

* ThemeSongCameo: The original ThemeSong is woven nicely into the "Good Morning Captain" theme.

* Talking Appliance Sidekick: Grandfather Clock.

* CoolOldGuy: Mr Green Jeans throughout the series, and the Captain himself in the 70s.

* TheDanza: Deborah Weems as Debbie.

* TheOtherDarrin: John [=McDonough=] in the 1997 revival.

* [[ScrewedByTheNetwork Rudely Treated By The Network]] : After years of loyal service to CBS, the network rewarded Captain K in the 70s by pushing the show into an earlier time slot and cutting its running time and budget, all in order to use his traditional time slot to air a CBS Morning News Show to compete with NBC's ''The Today Show'' and ABC's ''Good Morning, America!''. A bit of poetic justice - The CBS News show traditionally runs third to the other two shows.

* ShoutOut: Many stars, both casts of CBS Shows (''TheBobNewhartShow'', ''{{Maude}}'', ''MatchGame'', ''TheCarolBurnettShow'') and random celebs Eli Wallack, Bette Davis, Bob Hope, would start the show saying "Good morning, Captain!"
* TheSmurfettePrinciple: Weems again

* RunningGag: Mr. Moose and the pingpong balls; Bunny Rabbit getting the carrots

* AnimatedCreditsOpening: Done with the "Good Morning, Captain" theme song, 1974–84.

* SpeciesSurname: Dancing Bear, Bunny Rabbit, Mr. Moose.

* SpeciesSirname: Dancing Bear, Bunny Rabbit, Mr. Moose.

->''"Countin' flowers on the wall\\

Now don't tell me I've nothin' to do"''

Keeshan's supporting cast included Dennis the painter, played by Cosmo Allegretti, and Mr. Green Jeans, a farmer played by Hugh "Lumpy" Brannum. Allegretti also operated the puppets Mr. Moose and Bunny Rabbit. Other recurring characters included the Town Clown, the Dancing Bear and Fred from Channel One. The show also had animated segments, including ''WesternAnimation/TomTerrific'' and ''Lariat Sam'' from TerryToons, ''Crystal Tipps and Alistair'' from Creator/{{the BBC}}, and ''WesternAnimation/CBBears'' from Creator/HannaBarbera.