Moose. Cosmo Allegretti was Captain Kangaroos puppeteer who brought to life some of the shows most loved characters. He has passed away. Cosmo Allegrettis Dancing Bear costume was sold for more than ,000 recently.

Likewise, is Captain Kangaroo still alive? Captain Kangaroo Dead At 76. Bob Keeshan, who gently entertained and educated generations of children as televisions walrus-mustachioed Captain Kangaroo, died Friday at 76. Keeshan died of a long illness, his family said in a statement.

Likewise, why was Captain Kangaroo taken off the air?

Keeshan Refused the Revival Actor, John McDonough played the role of Captain Kangaroo for just one season before the show was canceled entirely due to lack of audience. It is said the Keeshan was so insulted by this show that he refused to make a guest appearance.

Did Captain Kangaroo have a son?

He was married to the former Anne Jeanne Laurie from 1950 until her death in 1990. They had a son and two daughters, who survive him, along with six grandchildren. First notable TV role: Clarabell the Clown on “The Howdy Doody Show,” 1947-52, NBC. Starred in “Captain Kangaroo” from Oct.