Bob “Captain Kangaroo” Keeshan has died at the age of 76. To be honest, I didn’t realize he was still alive. He looked old when I was watching him almost 30 years ago.
Mr. Rogers, Captain Kangaroo… All my childhood icons are dying. Yet Barney seems to live on.
I just found out about it here. My friend and business partner read about it this morning and deliberately didn’t tell me for fear I’d start crying. I liked Romper Room a lot, but loved the Captain. May he rest in peace.
Thomas,
You’re kidding! Barney’s not real? Wow, I didn’t know.
Chris,
I’m afraid Miss Francis won’t be down to breakfast in the morning.
http://www.fiftiesweb.com/tv/ding-dong-school.htm