FREE APPRAISAL. To auction, buy, consign or sell Captain Kangaroo memorabilia, please email Nate at [email protected] or phone the Nate D. Sanders Auction House (http://www.NateDSanders.com) at (310) 440-2982. Please let us know if you have Captain Kangaroo memorabilia for sale.

Millions of children in 1950s America remember the jovial man who entertained them on television for 30 years, Captain Kangaroo, with his whimsical wit, his charming presence, his iconic moustache.

On the premiere episode of Captain Kangaroo, which aired on 3 October 1955, he addressed the camera with the following:

“Let me introduce myself. My name is, uh, Kangaroo… Kangaroo — Captain Kangaroo … I’m the keeper here of the Treasure House.”

Bob Keeshan, aka Captain Kangaroo, passed away in 2004, after an incredible 30+ year career.

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We are proud to announce the upcoming auction of the Robert Keeshan estate. We will be auctioning over 500+ personally owned and one-of-a-kind items from each stage in his career. 

Check out our blog in the next couple weeks as we will be posting some of the most prized items in the auction.

Here’s a rundown of some noteworthy items from the Captain Kangaroo show itself:

Captain Kangaroo Iconic Costume — Including The Red Jacket — Custom Made for the Emmy-Nominated 1979 Season by John F. Kennedy’s Tailor

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Bob Keeshan’s lovable Captain character was dressed almost exclusively in the red-jacketed uniform from 1971 until his hit children’s series concluded its thirty-year run in 1984. Four-piece ensemble comprises the famous red jacket, grey slacks, grey tie and pink button-up shirt.

 Captain Kangaroo’s Fire Captain Hat From The Earliest Episodes

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Bob Keeshan’s hat as Captain Kangaroo at the start of the series. Keeshan’s endearing character made his debut in homes across America in 1955 dressed in this navy blue peaked cap as part of a captain’s ensemble. The cap’s Florian cross insignia suggests Keeshan’s grandfatherly character was originally conceived as a firehouse captain. The show aired with Keeshan in the navy blue suit and hat from 1955 until 1971, when he switched to a red jacket and omitted a hat from his uniform.

Check out this original opening of one of the earlier shows.

Captain Kangaroo’s Nautical-Inspired Pocket Jacket Costume — An Earlier Version of The Captain’s Iconic Red Jacket

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This nautical-inspired black suit jacket is almost identical to the later red coat design. Prior to the red suit jacket, Captain Kangaroo wore a darker-colored coat for the first 17 seasons of the series.

And these are just a few of the Captain’s custom-made costumes we have up for auction. There are many, many more.

The Captain’s counterparts on the show are equally memorable and as part of the Keeshan estate, he also kept original costumes from other shining characters on the show.

Here’s a couple of the best:

Mr. Green Jeans Famous Green Overalls From the Show.

A regular character on the children’s show, Mr. Green Jeans wore these Sweet-Orr bib overalls in countless memorable sketches. Played by Hugh Brannum, the lovable character known for his distinctively colored apparel. Brannum played a number of characters on Captain Kangaroo from 1955 to 1984, including The Professor, Greeno The Clown, The New Old Folk Singer, and Mr. Bainter the Painter.

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Dancing Bear Suit From Captain Kangaroo  — Full Head & Body Costume of the Beloved Puppet

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The darling character was played by its inventor, Cosmo Allegretti, save for a few years early on in the program when Don Watts inhabited the costume. Though he didn’t talk, he sure could dance —

And check out this very special item that is an emblem to the entire show:

The Keys to Captain Kangaroo’s Treasure House — Oversize Keyring Used in The Opening of Each And Every Episode

Check out this clip of the original opening to see the keys at work:

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We also are auctioning a wide range of awards bestowed on Bob Keeshan, including:

Emmy Award for His Performance as “Captain Kangaroo”

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This Emmy Award statue issued to Bob Keeshan for his groundbreaking role as “Captain Kangaroo”. Keeshan was honored by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for Outstanding Achievement in a Continuous Starring Role in a Sustaining Series. Keeshan produced and starred as the grandfatherly title character in his hit children’s show, which enjoyed a remarkable 30-year run. Undated award is likely his first, awarded in 1978.

Over the course of his career Keeshan would receive a total of six Emmy’s for his popular program.

Be sure to check back in the coming weeks for the incredible Captain Kangaroo items in our upcoming auction.

As an entertainer who kept his vision succinct throughout his entire career, Keeshan puts it best,

“A child needs to be listened to and talked to at 3 and 4 and 5 years of age,” he once said. “Parents should not wait for the sophisticated conversation of a teenager.”

He sure did know his audience.

FREE APPRAISAL. To auction, buy, consign or sell Captain Kangaroo memorabilia, please email Nate at [email protected] or phone the Nate D. Sanders Auction House (http://www.NateDSanders.com) at (310) 440-2982.

Please let us know if you have Captain Kangaroo memorabilia for sale. Top dollar obtained for your Captain Kangaroo memorabilia.

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