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Television producer

Bob Keeshan was a renowned television producer, known for his contributions to the field of children's television. Born on June 27, 1927, he passed away on January 23, 2004.

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Famous Bob Keeshan Quotes

“For a nation that frequently proclaims its love for children, we act in a very strange way. Yes, we love our own children, but often caring about other children is a different matter. America is one of the wealthiest nations on earth, and yet we are the first modern industrial nation to have made children our principal underclass. More than one-fifth of our children live in poverty. How do we expect a bright economic future for this nation when we are willing to discard twenty percent of that future?”

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Book:Good Morning, Captain: Fifty Wonderful Years with Bob Keeshan, TV's Captain Kangaroo

Source: Good Morning, Captain: Fifty Wonderful Years with Bob Keeshan, TV's Captain Kangaroo

“Let me introduce myself. My name is, uh, Kangaroo... Kangaroo - Captain Kangaroo ... I'm the keeper here of the Treasure House.”

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“The children should never be excluded from what I am doing and should never have the feeling of being part of an audience.”

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Book:Growing Up Happy: Captain Kangaroo Tells Yesterday's Children How to Nuture Their Own

Source: Growing Up Happy: Captain Kangaroo Tells Yesterday's Children How to Nuture Their Own

“Play is the work of children. It's very serious stuff.”

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“One of the big secrets of finding time is not to watch television.”

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“Children don't drop out of high school when they are 16, they do so in the first grade and wait 10 years to make it official.”

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“The best teacher is an entertainer.”

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“Every word, movement and action has an effect. No other person or outside force has a greater influence on a child than the parent.”

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“Generosity has built America. When we fail to invest in children, we have to pay the cost.”

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“A child needs to be listened to and talked to at 3 and 4 and 5 years of age. Parents should not wait for the sophisticated conversation of a teenager.”

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“Back in the old days, when I was a child, we sat around the family table at dinner time and exchanged our daily experiences. It wasn't very organized, but everyone was recognized and all the news that had to be told was told by each family member. We listened to each other and the interest was not put on; it was real.”

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“I enjoy meeting not only contemporary children, but yesterday's children as well. It's nice to talk about the experiences we shared, they tell me, 'You were a good friend.' That's the warmest part.”

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Author:Bob Keeshan

About the Author

Born: June 27, 1927
Died: January 23, 2004
Known for: Television producer
Quotes: 12

Books & Sources

Good Morning, Captain: Fifty Wonderful Years with Bob Keeshan, TV's Captain KangarooRelated source material

Growing Up Happy: Captain Kangaroo Tells Yesterday's Children How to Nuture Their OwnRelated source material

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