Was Captain Kangaroo a War Hero?

Beloved children's television actor Bob Keeshan is better known for his character 'Captain Kangaroo' and one persistent myth; is it true that he fought in World War II? Bob Keeshan was in the military. However, the rumor about him fighting in World War II is false, as he enlisted but did not fight overseas.

Was Mr Green Jeans in the military?

While in college at Redlands University, he became interested in jazz, and after graduation, played bass in various bands on the West Coast and occasionally at a local radio station. During World War II, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps, and joined a Marine band led by Bob Crosby, brother of famed singer Bing Crosby.

What did Captain Kangaroo do?

"Captain Kangaroo" debuted on Oct. 3, 1955, and Keeshan remained in that role until 1993. Keeshan, who moved to Vermont in 1990, remained active as a children's advocate, writing books, lecturing and lobbying on behalf of children's issues.