Captain Kangaroo scripts and ephemera, 1956-1981

Summary

Creator:
Keeshan, Robert
Date:
1956-1981
Extent:
28 volume(s) 28 volumes and 3 boxes
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Captain Kangaroo scripts, ms3907, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of bound typescripts that include sketch dialogue, light and sound cues, props and costumes, and notations on timing, some handwritten. This set is incomplete and includes scripts from episodes 96-199, 300-600, 5301-6450, and 7116-7325. The 1956-1958 scripts were personally owned by Bob Keeshan. Also included are a first draft script for the 25th anniversary episode dated March 2, 1981, program abstracts from 1968-1969, 1958 press kit, and transparencies and negatives.

Biographical / historical:

Captain Kangaroo, CBS's award-winning series for children, began in 1955. The hour-long program aimed at a pre-school audience ran every weekday morning as well as on Saturdays and successfully combined education and entertainment.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Television scripts.
Typescripts.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Captain Kangaroo scripts, ms3907, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.