Captain Kangaroo is an American children’s television series that aired Oct.3, 1955 until Dec.8, 1984. This children’s program, was hosted by Captain Kangaroo (Bob Keeshan.) The show was based on the warm relationship between grandparents and children. The Captain K.Show had a loose structure, built around life in the “Treasure House.” This is where The Captain would tell stories, meet guests and indulge in silly skits with regular characters (including cartoon character “Tom Terrific.” Captain Kangaroo’s 24 year run has only been surpassed by Sesame Street. Our vintage television memorabilia collectors have requested a toy. We’re pleased to offer this Captain Kangaroo Treasure. Made with rubber, he stands 11.5″ tall and is approx. 4.5″ across the middle. Manufactured in the late 50’s, it’s paint and vinyl are in perfect condition. The Captain has squeaked for us. Now, it’s time for Captain Kangaroo to squeak for you. His squeaking comes with a My Forever Treasures guarantee. Captain Kangaroo with Dolly Parton – 1976 This is a complete Captain Kangaroo show as recorded from a satellite feed back in the early 1990s. Dolly Parton appears as a guest star and the show was first aired on October 27, 1976…
My Forever Treasures opens our Wilt Chamberlain Historic Souvenirs Vault. Pleased to offer this N.B.A. 1973 Finals Lakers program. The 1972-73 Eastern Conference Champion New York Knicks defeated the Western Conference Champion Los Angeles Lakers 4 games to 1. This was a reversal of the previous year’s finals and would prove to be the last time these 2 teams would compete in the finals. Bill Sharman was the Lakers coach and Red Holtzman New York’s victorious coach. Willis Reed won the finals M.V.P. After losing the first game, the Knicks would win 4 in a row. McMillan, Goodrich, Jerry West, Pat Riley and Wilt Chamberlain shined for the Lakers. Bill Bradley, Walt Frazier, Jerry Lucas, Earl Monroe and M.V.P. Willis Reed were New York’s stars. These basketball finals were cited as a treasured memory on the U.S. version of the TV Series “Life on Mars.” As always, Chamberlain led in rebounds. Pat Riley would go on to be a Championship N.B.A. Coach. The fifth and final game of these playoff finals would be Wilt’s final game as well. Framed on your wall, this program will serve as Hall of Fame Icon Eye Candy. Wake up to Wilt The […]
