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The Best Episodes of Captain Kangaroo

Every episode of Captain Kangaroo ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Captain Kangaroo!

The Best Episodes of Captain Kangaroo

Captain Kangaroo was an American children's television series which aired weekday mornings on the American television network CBS for nearly 30 years, from October 3,...

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  1. 8.2/10(14 votes)

    #1 - Dolly Parton visits

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    S21:E3

    Dolly Parton is in town, and comes to see the Captain to ask if Dancing Bear would want to be in her show. Unfortunately, he is on vacation, but the Captain thinks perhaps the Little Marching Band might do instead...Of course, she always just barely misses them...

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    #2 - First Episode

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    #3 - First Saturday Episode

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    #4 - The Philharmonic House Cleaning and Wrecking Company

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    S6:E1

    Having let things slide during the week, the Captain finds that he needs assistance in cleaning the Treasure House. He then hangs a sign on the window asking for help. The helpers turn out to be The Professor (the president of the company) and guests Irving Harmon and George Zima, who do more resting than cleaning. Tom Teriffic appears in the complete story ""The Flying Sorcerer"".

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    #5 - Should The Captain Have A New Uniform?

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    S6:E2

    Mr. Green Jeans brings a Revolutionary-type outfit (complete with powdered wig) to the Treasure House, as he thinks the Captain needs a new uniform. The Captain is unsure of the need, but wears it and marches to the tune of ""Yankee Doodle Dandy"". Bunny Rabbit volunteers to make the Captain a new suit, with unexpected results. The Captain daydreams about what kind of uniform would suit his style. Bunny Rabbit invents a Lion Catcher and sells one to Mr. Green Jeans, much to the dismay of the Captain. The story of ""The Lion and The Mouse"" is told in song. The Captain and Mr. Green Jeans visit with two owls and two Siberian Tiger cubs. Kay Hanneford and Her Pets visit The Treasure House, and the Captain makes a jukebox.

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    #6 - Captain Kangaroo at Carnegie Hall

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    #7 - The Tale of The Tootle Bird

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    S13:E1

    This episode opens with The Captain, Mr. Green Jeans and Dancing Bear playing trombones (using the song ""Lassus' Trombone"" from the album ""Gentlemen, Be Seated!""). Mr. Green Jeans shows his new watch to the Captain. A dancing figure dances to the tune of ""Thoroughly Modern Millie"" (from the album ""Thoroughly Modern Hits Of Today"" by The Banjo Barons). A public service announcement titled ""Don't Fence Me Out"" is shown. Mr. Moose presents ""The Tale Of The Tootle Bird"", using the soundtrack from the 1962 record ""A Musical Visit To Captain Kangaroo's Tresure House"". Mr Moose invents a Carrot Bank. The Captain shows a ""Most Unusal Fort"". Tom Teriffic appears in the cartoon adventure ""Terrible Tantrums"". The Town Clown plays a piano, and as he does, a potted plant begins to grow, with an enormous result. The Anson Brothers (as The Three Bears) make an appearance. Harley The Cool Clown plays the xylophone. The squirrel makes the sponsor's product appear from his hat (although this AFTRS copy

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    #8 - Mr Rogers Visits

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    S20:E1

    Mr Rogers visits the Captain's Place to try to locate a certain part for his phonograph. While he is there, he sings the song ""It's You I Like"".

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    #9 - The Amusement Park

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    S21:E1

    The Captain and his friends visit their friend Mr. Willowby, who needs their help with his amusement park, which might have to close for lack of visitors.

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    #10 - Phil Donahue Show

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    #11 - Good Evening, Captain

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    S26:E1

    The Captain's 25th anniversary special presents excerpts from the series' premiere episode. In addition, guest stars Barbara Mandrell, Ted Lange, LaWanda Page, Ja'Net DuBois, Todd Bridges, Kim Fields and Jean Stapleton, appearing as the Captain's biggest fan, are on hand to add to the festivities.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Dolly Parton visits" is the best rated episode of "Captain Kangaroo". It scored 8.2/10 based on 14 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/27/1976. This episode scored NaN points higher than the second highest rated, "First Episode".