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Captain Kangaroo signed contract to appear on ''Mister Rogers' Neighborhood'' in 1978, with an additional Fred Rogers autograph note signed. Contract is a Standard AFTRA Engagement Contract For Educational Television Broadcasts, signed ''Bob Keeshan'' in black ink and dated 20 November 1978. Fred Rogers' autograph note signed appears on the upper right of the front cover of the script for that episode, titled ''Springtime With Mister Rogers''. Signed note reads in full, ''Dear Bob, Your part is concentrated on pages 52-57. You 'save the day' in both the little musical and the subsequent real neighborhood market. It will be fun to be with you. Thanks again / Fred''. Single-page contract is countersigned by a representative of Family Communications. Measures 8.5'' x 11''. Chip to right edge, with a sheet of Mister Rogers' stationery stapled to the upper left corner, bearing a secretarial note. Overall near fine. Script has notations marking the Captain's lines in blue ink, overall near fine.
Captain Kangaroo Signed Contract to Guest Star on Mr. Rogers in 1978 -- With an ANS by Fred Rogers to Bob Keeshan on the Episode's Script
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