It is my contention that most people are not mugged every day, that most people in this world do not encounter violence every day. I think we prepare people for violence, and I think just as importantly we prepare people for the definition of being gentle.

Developing ideas from Tinker's Workshop Keeshan and his long-time friend Jack Miller submitted the concept of Captain Kangaroo to the CBS network which was looking for innovative approaches to children's television programming. Keeshan underwent triple-bypass surgery and received an estimated 5000 get-well wiBob Keeshans from fans. Debuting on January 3 1948 Keeshan played "Clarabell the Clown" a silent Auguste clown who communicated by honking several horns attached to a belt around his waist.

Robert James "Bob" Keeshan (June 27 1927 – January 23 2004) was an American television producer and actor. Keeshan also played the original "Clarabell the Clown" on the Howdy Doody television program.