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Captain Kangaroo

1955–198438 seasons6,090 episodes

Captain Kangaroo is a American series that premiered on CBS in 1955 and ran until 1984. 38 seasons and 6,090 episodes. Created by Bob Keeshan.

CBS logoOriginal networkCBSbroadcast network · 1207 shows on record
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On air 1955–1984: 30 years

Key facts

Network
CBS
Format
Series
Premiere
October 3, 1955
Finale
December 8, 1984
Years on air
30
Seasons
38
Episodes
6,090
Language
English

Credits

Created byBob Keeshan

Cast 6 on record

Cast member
Bill Cosby
Kevin Clash
Bob Keeshan
Debbie Weems
James Wall
Hugh Brannum