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Captain Kangaroo
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Captain Kangaroo |
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Tim Senior Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 1794 |
When I was six or maybe seven, I thought I'd died and went to heaven, My parents made the big decision, And bought the family, a television. Black and white with rabbit ears, I was the envy of all my peers, They'd come over each day at nine And watch with me, a pal of mine. He was a Captain, through and through, His name of course was Kangaroo, Mr. Green Jeans was his friend, I wished the show would never end. It was a joy to watch each day, My special companion with whom to play, When he came as company, Each day at nine to be with me. Then I grew up and sad to say, I left the Captain and went away, Now I'm a man and he has passed, Why can't our childhoods ever last? Last night the wind rose hard and fast, Searching; seeking out my past, Whistling through the backyard pine, Calling out, lost friends of mine. Big screen TVs, DVDs, CD players, MP3s. Mr. Green Jeans, Captain who? Where have you gone? I have no clue. [This message has been edited by Tim (04-21-2002 06:45 PM).] |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Tim darling boy this is wonderful, you are an absolutely fabulous writer, I love this one, I really do. Those memories drag us back so. Wonderful writing    Love and warm stuff As always Mushy To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79 |
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Alicia Member
since 2002-03-22
Posts 279 |
~Captain Kangaroo???,...omg thank you! ha. Great. *Peace. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
*s..and Howdy Doody Time...with Buffalo Bill etc..etc..Gumby, Pokey, Romper Room...Make Room for Daddy...Milton Berle..ggeezzzzz don't get me started *s M |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Captain Kangaroo...AND Sheriff John. In LA, we had a local television station that had it's home-grown equivalent of CK...and Sheriff John was my hero! Captain Kangaroo was a close second...only because his makeup made him look grandfatherly, and Sheriff John was more my Dad's age.... great memories here, Tim! Thanks so much! [This message has been edited by Sunshine (04-21-2002 09:33 PM).] |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Tim, I couldn't help but cry reading this poem because I too find it so saddening to see things change so very fast and wonderifng why we can't preserve what we loved when we grew up and hold firm to tradition! I wish I could live back then to watch that show, for I bet it must have been so wonderful! I am growing up now loving Shakira, the Goo-Goo Dolls, Simpsons, and Dexter's Laboratory! (sigh) This is wonderful, sweet friend, my heart goes out to you and I hope soon they can perhaps release a DVD featuring the original episodes of the show, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Tim, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Oh my gosh, I loved this poem, I loved this show and the memories you brought back almost made me cry. When my oldest child was little, the Capt. tried to make a come-back. I was so excited that she would be able to watch and love him too. Alas, he could not compete with the fast-paced antics of Sesame Street and Big Bird. I so appreciate your letting me travel back in time. Hugs, Marti " My wrinkles are badges of courage and reveal that I am a Mother." |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Tim - no, they are never gone as long as we have our inner child. My favourites on the old black and white screen were Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. Enjoyed! Chris  Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Tim, my sister Nightshade is sooo right! They never will be gone from us... always in our childhood memories.... and my how she loved watching Roy Rogers... in black and white. Excellent write! ~Hugs~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
'Smokin' cigarettes and watchin' Captain Kangaroo...'. What was the rabbit's name? Loved him. Very cool memory evoker! |
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Tim Senior Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 1794 |
The rabbits name was "Bunny Rabbit" I was a bit partial to Mr. Moose, although Dancing Bear was one of my favorites also. Thanks all for the read and very gracious comments. |
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Tim Senior Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 1794 |
and don't forget Tom Terrific. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Great write, Tim... Oddly enough - I recall the great Captain Kangaroo as his former personna... Clarabelle the Clown... "It's Howdy Doody time, It's Howdy Doody time.." Um.. My kids recall him as Capt. though.. They're pretty old, eh??..  |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
yeppers...I miss it all too! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I enjoyed this trip down memory lane even though *gasp* I never watched the Captain. *S* Out in the middle of nowhere, my family's TV got only one station... it carried a CK knockoff with a local host who was more interested in advertising his shoe store than anything else. *S* Great job, Tim! *S* |
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amusemi Senior Member
since 2001-12-08
Posts 1262A State of Disarray |
I moved around a lot as a kid and loved CK because he always went with us. I couldn't imagine starting a day without him!!! Awesome tribute! Total kudos! Today he wouldn't be cool to the kids, because he doesn't have guns, lazers or morph into some gigantic slime...it's sad! |
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Opeth Senior Member
since 2001-12-13
Posts 1543The Ravines |
This brought back memories...first, let me say, I enjoyed the rhyme ~ unforced and well done...second ~ the topic was handled very well from start to finish. Excellent show that was, along with Mr. Roger's Neighborhood ~ my two childhood favorites. |
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