Growing Up in America
Bob Keeshan
Sunday, 10 Feb 1985 at 8:00 pm – Sun Room, Memorial Union
Robert J. Keeshan, better known as "Captain Kangaroo," has devoted his life to producing and performing in children's television programs. In addition to starring in network television's longest-running children's program, Keeshan has testified on Capitol Hill about the effects of media violence on youngsters. He also holds strong views about the importance of society as a whole in the nurturing of children. Keeshan's own contribution, "Captain Kangaroo," won five Emmy awards and three Gabriel awards and an Ohio State award during its 29-year existence.Part of the National Affairs Series: Growing Up in America.
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