“Captain Kangaroo:” Why Everyone Was Enchanted By This Show

The Undersea Adventures of Captain Nemo

“Captain Kangaroo” also introduced American children to another captain, Captain Nemo. The Canadian cartoon ran for five-minute segments on the show through the 1970s as well and was centered around Captain Mark Nemo and his assistants, Christine and Robbie. They went on adventures with the utilization of their nuclear-powered submarine, which was named the Nautilus.

Cosmo Allegretti

One integral component of the show was Cosmo Allegretti. The actor-puppeteer lent his talents to many characters on “Captain Kangaroo,” such as Mr. Bunny Rabbit, Mr. Moose, Dennis the Apprentice, Miss Frog, Mr. Whispers, Dancing Bear, Grandfather Clock, and Uncle Ralph. Originally a painter for the sets, he created many of the puppets on the show and became the puppet master for the series.