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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!

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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, 1955 until December 8, 1984, making it the longest-running nationally

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Captain Kangaroo Season 1 Episode 1 - First Episode
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - First Episode

    S1:E1

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Captain Kangaroo Season 8 Episode 1 - Captain Kangaroo at Carnegie Hall
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Captain Kangaroo at Carnegie Hall

    S8:E1

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Captain Kangaroo Season 21 Episode 3 - Dolly Parton visits
    8.2/10(14 votes)

    #3 - Dolly Parton visits

    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...

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Captain Kangaroo Season 1 Episode 2 - First Saturday Episode
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - First Saturday Episode

    S1:E2

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Captain Kangaroo Season 6 Episode 1 - The Philharmonic House Cleaning and Wrecking Company
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - The Philharmonic House Cleaning and Wrecking Company

    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"".

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Captain Kangaroo Season 6 Episode 2 - Should The Captain Have A New Uniform?
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Should The Captain Have A New Uniform?

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Captain Kangaroo Season 13 Episode 1 - The Tale of The Tootle Bird
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - The Tale of The Tootle Bird

    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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Captain Kangaroo Season 20 Episode 1 - Mr Rogers Visits
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Mr Rogers Visits

    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"".

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Captain Kangaroo Season 21 Episode 1 - The Amusement Park
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - The Amusement Park

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Captain Kangaroo Season 21 Episode 2 - Phil Donahue Show
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Phil Donahue Show

    S21:E2

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    Director:Unknown
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  12. Captain Kangaroo Season 26 Episode 1 - Good Evening, Captain
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Good Evening, Captain

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"First Episode" is the best rated episode of "Captain Kangaroo". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/3/1955. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Captain Kangaroo at Carnegie Hall".