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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 Mickey Mouse Club Mouseketeer later starred with Frankie Avalon in 1960s beach movies?
The 1963 film Beach Party paired Funicello with Avalon and led to a run of six beach-movie sequels.
What did Clarabell the Clown do for the first time in the last episode of The Howdy Doody Show?
Clarabell had used horns and mime for years, ending the show with tearful words, "Goodbye, kids."
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.
Which rabbit puppet schemed for carrots on Captain Kangaroo?
Bunny Rabbit wore oversized glasses and whispered to Captain Kangaroo instead of speaking aloud.
In Romper Room, how did stations in different cities present the show?
Producers sold the format to local stations, so children in each city grew up with their own hostess.
Which performer played Captain Kangaroo on Captain Kangaroo?
Bob Keeshan played Clarabell the Clown on Howdy Doody before creating the Captain in 1955.
Which Disney artist appeared as the Big Mooseketeer on the 1950s The Mickey Mouse Club?
Williams designed the Mouseketeer ear hats and used his large size for comedy bits with Jimmie Dodd.
Who played farmer Mr. Green Jeans on Captain Kangaroo?
Hugh Brannum's Mr. Green Jeans visited the Treasure House with farm animals and nature lessons.
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.