40+ Nostalgic Cartoons Kids Today Are Missing Out On

Captain Kangaroo was a pioneer in children’s television for almost three decades, from 1955 to 1984. Created and hosted by Bob Keeshan, with a lasting legacy in children’s entertainment, the program proved profitable, costing $10 million over its nearly three-decade run.

Before steering the beloved children’s show, Bob Keeshan delighted audiences as Clarabell the Clown on Howdy Doody and Corny the Clown on Time for Fun. By his passing in 2004, Keeshan’s contributions to children’s television solidified his worth at an impressive $4 million, leaving behind a cherished legacy in the hearts of viewers, young and old.