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Quiz about A Farewell to Captain Kangaroo

A Farewell to Captain Kangaroo Quiz

This quiz is made to pay homage to another legendary TV star who passed away, January 23, 2004...Captain Kangaroo aka Robert "Bob" Keeshan.

A multiple-choice quiz by NalaMarie. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
NalaMarie

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
166,100

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
680

Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (3/10), Guest 45 (3/10), Guest 71 (3/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Mr. Keeshan died before his __ birthday? Hint

77th

78th

76th

79th

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Question 2 of 10

2. Mr. Keeshan was the original Bozo the Clown.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following choices gave Mr. Keeshan a huge honor in 1990? Hint

Clowns of America International

International Shrine Clown Association

World Clown Association

Clown Hall of Fame

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Question 4 of 10

4. How old was Mr. Keeshan when "Captain Kangaroo" premiered on television in the U.S.? Hint

25 years old

29 years old

23 years old

27 years old

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Question 5 of 10

5. Did Mr. Keeshan ever receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?

Yes

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following books is not a book written by Mr. Keeshan? Hint

Itty Bitty Kitty

Just Right for Itty Bitty Kitty

Itty Bitty Kitty Makes a Big Splash

Itty Bitty Kitty in the Big City

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Question 7 of 10

7. What branch of the military did Mr. Keeshan join? Hint

Army

Marines

Navy

Air Force

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many sons did Mr. Keeshan have? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Captain Kangaroo Narrates __"? Hint

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Jack and the Beanstalk

Hansel and Gretel

Peter and the Wolf

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Question 10 of 10

10. In what season of "Murphy Brown" did Mr. Keeshan appear as Captain Kangaroo? Hint

6th

8th

5th

7th

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Mr. Keeshan died before his __ birthday?

Answer: 77th

Robert Keeshan was born on June 27, 1927 in Long Island, New York to immigrant parents. He had a younger sister and two older brothers. Mr. Keeshan passed away on January 23, 2004 in his Vermont home. He would have been 77 years old on June 27, 2004.

2. Mr. Keeshan was the original Bozo the Clown.

Answer: False

Mr. Keeshan was Clarabell the Clown on "The Howdy Doody Show" from 1947 until 1950 when he got fired. Gil Lamb replaced him but only for a short while. The kids in the audience didn't take very well to him and wanted their old Clarabell back. He was rehired and performed as Clarabell until early 1953.

3. Which of the following choices gave Mr. Keeshan a huge honor in 1990?

Answer: Clown Hall of Fame

The Clown Hall of Fame inducted Bob Keeshan as a member in 1990. In August 1986, the Clown Hall of Fame & Research Center, Inc, proposed they build a museum to spotlight the art and history of clowning. The first office of the Clown Hall of Fame opened in February 1986 in Delavan, Wisconsin. Shortly after, the building where the office was located became the museum.

In August 1988, during National Clown Week, the first six inductees were announced, Red Skeleton, Lou Jacobs, Emmett Kelly, Sr., Mark Anthony, Felix Abler and Otto Griebling and in April 1989, they were officially inducted into the Clown Hall of Fame.

4. How old was Mr. Keeshan when "Captain Kangaroo" premiered on television in the U.S.?

Answer: 27 years old

Mr. Keeshan was 27 years old when "Captain Kangaroo" premiered on CBS on October 3, 1955. The last episode aired in December 1984.

5. Did Mr. Keeshan ever receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?

Answer: Yes

Mr. Keeshan's star is located at 1600 Vine Street.

6. Which of the following books is not a book written by Mr. Keeshan?

Answer: Itty Bitty Kitty in the Big City

Mr. Keeshan is known for his role as Captain Kangaroo but he has also published numerous children's books. Other books he has written are, "Growing Up Happy", "Family Fun Book", "Hurry, Murray, Hurry!", "Alligator in the Basement", "She Loves Me...She Loves Me Not", and the "Itty Bitty Kitty" series. For the older genre, Mr. Keeshan wrote, "Good Morning, Captain: 50 Wonderful Years with Bob Keeshan, TV's Captain Kangaroo".

7. What branch of the military did Mr. Keeshan join?

Answer: Marines

Bob joined the Marine Corp. in 1945, just before his 18th birthday. After the war ended, he went back to work at NBC during the day, and at night, he attended college classes working on becoming a lawyer.

8. How many sons did Mr. Keeshan have?

Answer: 1

In 1950, Mr. Keeshan married Anne Jeanne Laurie. During their marriage, they had three children, one son, Michael Derek, and two daughters, Laurie Margaret, and Maeve Jeanne.

9. "Captain Kangaroo Narrates __"?

Answer: Peter and the Wolf

Mr. Keeshan, along with The New York Philharmonic, created a CD titled, "Captain Kangaroo Narrates Peter and the Wolf". It was released on February 15, 1992.

10. In what season of "Murphy Brown" did Mr. Keeshan appear as Captain Kangaroo?

Answer: 7th

Mr. Keeshan appeared on "Murphy Brown" in the first episode of the 7th season. "Brown vs. the Board of Education" aired in the U.S. on September 19, 1994.

Source: Author NalaMarie

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