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Captain Kangaroo 1976 plaque commemorating the placement of his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Dazzling plaque features a metal star mounted to a rich blue velvet background. Engraved upon the star is the television symbol that appears on Keeshan's Hollywood Boulevard square, denoting his fame in that medium. Above the symbol, star is engraved, ''BOB KEESHAN / (Capt. Kangaroo)''. A rectangular plaque along the bottom records the date as 16 June 1976 and the governing body as Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. Keeshan's star is located at 1500 Vine Street, on the famed corner of Hollywood & Vine. Award by Hartt Trophy & Engraving of Hollywood, CA is framed in a black and gold painted wooden frame measuring 10'' x 12.25''. Chipping to finish along frame edges with wood loss to lower left, else near fine.