Hosted children's television programs; animated series stay under Cartoons.
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Which rabbit puppet schemed for carrots on Captain Kangaroo?
Bunny Rabbit wore oversized glasses and whispered to Captain Kangaroo instead of speaking aloud.
Who hosted The Howdy Doody Show alongside puppet Howdy Doody?
Buffalo Bob Smith created the Howdy voice and opened each show greeting the children in the Peanut Gallery.
Which moose puppet showered Captain Kangaroo with ping-pong balls in Captain Kangaroo?
The gag followed a knock-knock joke, with hundreds of ping-pong balls falling after the punchline.
In Romper Room, what object does the hostess hold up to greet viewers at home?
The hostess looked through an empty frame, recited a rhyme, and named children watching at home.
Which performer served as the adult head Mouseketeer host on the 1950s The Mickey Mouse Club?
Jimmie Dodd wrote the "Mickey Mouse March" and led the cast in its opening and closing songs each day.
Which performer played Captain Kangaroo on Captain Kangaroo?
Bob Keeshan played Clarabell the Clown on Howdy Doody before creating the Captain in 1955.
What kind of hats did the original The Mickey Mouse Club cast wear?
The ear hats became souvenirs at Disneyland, which opened the same year as the original TV show.
In Romper Room, what insect encourages children to use good manners?
Mr. Do Bee sang about sharing and sitting still, while Don't Bee showed the wrong way to act.
Which later children's host played Clarabell the Clown on The Howdy Doody Show?
Bob Keeshan played Clarabell from 1948 to 1952 before starring as Captain Kangaroo from 1955 to 1984.
On Captain Kangaroo, which animal character regularly performed dances?
Cosmo Allegretti performed Dancing Bear inside a full-body costume while also giving life to the show's puppets.