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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1984
Page
5
Column urges year long charity beyond Christmas and Valentine shows. Writer notes South Walton Christmas program generosity but calls for lasting care year round, aiming to abolish by-laws that restrict showing care to specific holidays. Community initiative promotes ongoing helping mindset.
A personal reflection urges spontaneous acts of kindness beyond holidays. The narrator recalls a six year friendship with Albert, a convalescent center visitor who enjoys small gestures and hugs, and vows to visit more regularly starting after Christmas.
Rheta Grimsley Johnson observes Bob Keeshan in his CBS office, where Captain Kangaroo remains a formative icon. The piece contrasts Keeshan’s public persona with his private self as a long time entertainment figure and questions if Kangaroo and Keeshan are one. The calm, telling remark about weekends hints at the softer, private artist behind the character.
Bob Keeshan, age 57 in 1955 when Captain Kangaroo began, remains a constant in TV history. The Captain’s creator notes he valued first class acting and sets, chose careful guest stars for children, and avoided hype by staying modest and relatable.
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