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Captain Kangaroo Goes on Air October 3, 1955A brief story about Captain Kangaroo, one of the longest running children's shows in American television history.- Beloved Mr. Baxter from 'Captain Kangaroo,' 1917 to 2010The beloved Mr. Baxter (James Wall) of "Captain Kangaroo" passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 27, after a short illness. He began working on the show as a stage manager in 1962.
- 'Captain Kangaroo' Actor James Wall Dead at 92James Wall, the man behind "Captain Kangaroo" character Mr. Baxter, died at 92 Wednesday, Oct. 27 in his sleep.
- 'Captain Kangaroo' Actor James Wall Dies at Age 92Wall's calming voice and even demeanor was a mirror-image of his off-screen life. His bright light will be sadly missed.
- Celebrate Captain Kangaroo Day on October 3, 2009A day to celebrate Captain Kangroo? What fun! Do you need any ideas? If so, this article will help get you started on your own celebration.
1950s: Still The Age of Innocence!Recollections of our experiences in the '50s, when television was just being born, and being at home with the family was "The Norm".- Mr. Green Jeans Would Be so ProudA look at Mr. Green Jeans and his earlier contribution to the "Green Movement."
- Flowers on the Wall: An OverviewIn composition 101 we were suppose to choose a song and describe its meaning and lyrics.
- Counting Flowers on the Wall:Worth The Hype?One kid's mixed up view of the writing life as seen through the eyes of the Statler Brothers
- Back in TimeI would travel today if I could, back to the days of my childhood..