Captain Kangaroo passed away on January 23, as age 76, which is odd, because he always looked to be (DOB: 6/27/) It reminded me of the following story.
Some people have been a bit offended that the actor, Lee Marvin, is buried in a grave alongside 3 and 4 star generals at Arlington National Cemetery. His marker gives his name, rank (PVT) and service (USMC). Nothing else.
Here's a guy who was only a famous movie star who served his time, why the heck does he rate burial with these guys? Well, following is the amazing answer: I always liked Lee Marvin, but didn't know the extent of his Corps experiences.
In a time when many Hollywood stars served their country in the armed forces often in rear-echelon posts where they were carefully protected, only to be trotted out to perform for the cameras in war bond promotions, Lee Marvin was a genuine hero. He won the Navy Cross at Iwo Jima. There is only one higher naval award the Medal of Honor. If that is a surprising comment on the true character of the man, he credits his sergeant with an even greater show of bravery.
Dialog from "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson": His guest was Lee Marvin.
Johnny said, "Lee, I'll bet a
Beloved children’s television actor Bob Keeshan is better known for his character ‘Captain Kangaroo’ and one persistent myth; is it true that he fought in World War II?
Bob Keeshan was in the military. However, the rumor about him fighting in World War II is false, as he enlisted but did not fight overseas.
This seems just to be a potent piece of internet mythology, although there are enough fascinating things to learn about Bob Keeshan that are based in reality.
Debunking the Military Myth
According to fact-checking and myth-busting website Snopes, there appear to be a few rumors about Bob Keeshan circulating the internet. The prominent rumor argues that it has a clip of dialogue taken from ‘The Tonight Show’ between actor Lee Marvin and host Johnny Carson.
In the clip, Lee Marvin talks about how Bob Keeshan is the bravest man he ever knew and maintained that the two fought together at Iwo Jima in the Pacific. The transcript of the dialogue has been shared widely through emails.
The only problem with this story?
It isn’t true. Well, not entirely.
Lee Marvin did fight in World War II and saw action. However, he fought in the battle for Sai
Internet myth busted
Staff Writer | Ocala Star-Banner
AYou've probably seen the one I'm referring to as often as I have. It's the one where actor Lee Marvin cites Bob Keeshan (better known as "Captain Kangaroo") as the "bravest man I've ever known," describing his actions at Iwo Jima. The message says Marvin made that statement on the Johnny Carson Show one night. It also adds that Mister Rogers was a trained Navy SEAL who served in Vietnam.
Although it makes for a great story, little of it is true. What is true is that Marvin and Keeshan were both in the Marine Corps, but Keeshan joined up just as World War II was ending and he never saw combat. Marvin was never at Iwo Jima, but he was wounded by enemy fire at Saipan and he received a Purple Heart, not a Navy Cross. And Fred Rogers, though he was a great guy, never served in the military at all. And neither did John Wayne, for that matter.
It's odd how all these myths and rumors get started and then seem to dig themselves deep into our consciousness as they circulate endlessly on the Internet. All these guys, having now passed on to their final rewards, should be remembered for their
The Debunker: Was Captain Kangaroo a War Hero?
Are you sweltering in the August heat? Let’s spare a thought this month for our brothers and sisters of the Southern Hemisphere, just coming out of their chilly winter months. Travel experts say that late August is actually a beautiful time to visit Australia: airfares are still low, the beaches of the north are warm, and even Sydney usually gets up into the mid- to high 60s most days. (If they used Fahrenheit there, which they don’t.) Jeopardy!’s Ken Jennings apparently has a trip to Australia on his mind this month: he’ll be here all August debunking mountains of marsupial misinformation for Woot!
Was Captain Kangaroo a War Hero?
Bob Keeshan was not taxonomically a marsupial; he just played one on TV. For thirty years, Keeshan starred as Captain Kangaroo, the most popular children’s TV host of his era.
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