Bob Keeshan "Captain Kangaroo" signature costume. ...

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Bob Keeshan "Captain Kangaroo" signature costume. (CBS, 1955-1992) There are few children's TV shows that have had more impact on American culture than Captain Kangaroo. As the title character in this long-running popular show, Bob Keeshan helped to raise generations of kids. This is a signature Bob Keeshan "Captain Kangaroo" costume ensemble consisting of his famous red jacket with white piping around notch lapels, breast pocket and deep kangaroo-style hip pockets from which "Captain Kangaroo" would produce surprises. The single-breasted jacket was custom made for Keeshan by John F. Kennedy's tailor, Chipp of New York & New Haven. The Chipp label is sewn into interior pocket and typed ''Robert Keeshan/4/2/71''. The jacket features brass buttons on sleeves, pockets and front closure and has a charcoal gray lining. Approximate size 40. Gray wool slacks with "Chipp" label in the waist typed with, "Bob Keeshan 8/3/79". Keeshan wore a blue suit from the inception of the show in 1955 and switched to a red suit from 1971 on. Accompanied by a gray silk necktie with a buttonhole for accessories and a pink Carleton Collection brand long-sleeved, button-up shirt. Also included is a black leather belt. All in very good to fine condition.

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