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Supposedly he ( washed out) of the marines for being unable to swim under simulated combat conditions- doubtless a basic task for the Leathernecks, involving landing barges, etc. the Marine who could not swim- but floated out as Captain Kangaroo.
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∙ 12y agoBob Keeshan, who played the captain, did enlist in the Marine Corps Reserve in 1945, but was still in the US when Japan surrendered (he didn't turn 18 until the end of June 1945, so wasn't eligible until the war was almost over).
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∙ 14y agoQuite the opposite. He enlisted in the Marines but washed out of the corps- for inability to swim- a necessary skill to amphibious warriors!
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∙ 10y agoNo , Bob Keeshan (Captain Kangaroo) had joined the US Marine Corps during WW2 .
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∙ 10y agoYes , he joined the US Marine Corps during WW2 .
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What TV network was Captain Kangaroo on?
CBS
What are the ratings and certificates for The All New Captain Kangaroo - 1997?
The All New Captain Kangaroo - 1997 is rated/received certificates of: USA:TV-Y
Who said Abracadabra please and thank you?
Captain Kangaroo
What are the release dates for Captain Kangaroo - 1955 1964-02-22?
Captain Kangaroo - 1955 1964-02-22 was released on: USA: 22 February 1964
What are the release dates for Captain Kangaroo - 1955 1977-10-24?
Captain Kangaroo - 1955 1977-10-24 was released on: USA: 24 October 1977
What 1950's TV show had a military captain as the main character?
Captain Kangaroo; but he probably wasn't supposed to be a military captain. Captain and Colonel (Kentucky Fried Chicken) get used a lot; and they more often than not are NOT military.
What is Captain kangaroo's real name?
"Puffin' Billy (The Captain Kangaroo Theme)"
What is the duration of Captain Kangaroo?
The duration of Captain Kangaroo is 3600.0 seconds.
Why did they call Captain Kangaroo captain?
because he wanted to be
Was Captain Kangaroo the first cartoon seen by US children?
No because Captain Kangaroo was never an animated program.
What are the ratings and certificates for Captain Kangaroo - 1955?
Captain Kangaroo - 1955 is rated/received certificates of: USA:TV-G
Who was captan kangaroo?
Bob Keeshan was Captain Kangaroo. Keeshan is a pioneer of children's television. He was not only Captain Kangaroo but he was also Clarabell the Clown on the Howdy Doody show.
Is captain kangaroo Ozzy's dad?
NO.
What actors and actresses appeared in Captain Kangaroo and His Friends - 1985?
The cast of Captain Kangaroo and His Friends - 1985 includes: Phil Donahue as himself Robert Keeshan as Captain Kangaroo Dolly Parton as herself Joan Rivers as herself
What are the release dates for Captain Kangaroo - 1955 1978-09-15?
Captain Kangaroo - 1955 1961-02-04 was released on: USA: 4 February 1961
Bill Cosby was a regular on?
Captain Kangaroo
Are Ozzy osbourne and captain kangaroo related?
NO.
