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You added so much joy to my childhood. Rest in peace, Dear Cosmo.
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June 05, 2025 | Tucson, AZ
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Obituary
NEW YORK (AP) - Cosmo Allegretti, who created and voiced puppet characters like Grandfather Clock and Dancing Bear on the children's television show "Captain Kangaroo," has died. He was 86.
Allegretti, who had homes in Hampton Bays, N.Y., and New River, Ariz., died of emphysema on July 26 in Arizona, his attorney and friend John Munzel said Wednesday.
Allegretti had been a puppeteer but was working as a set painter in the early days of "Captain Kangaroo." He volunteered to make a replacement when the show was dissatisfied with a puppet created by a professional. He gave life to characters Bunny Rabbit, Mister Moose, Rollo the Hippopotamus, Miss Worm, Cornelius the Walrus, Dennis the Apprentice and others. The show, starring Bob Keeshan, started on CBS in 1955 and aired for more than 30 years.
As an actor, Allegretti appeared in films including "Prince of the City."
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Miss his voice grandfather clock and others very taliyanyed man
Jim Brown
August 15, 2021 | Logan, OH | Grandparent
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God bless you, Mr. Allegretti. You did so much to make my childhood happier. I truly loved everyone on Captain Kangaroo, and I especially loved Bunny Rabbit because he was shy and had glasses like me.
Eric G.
September 29, 2019
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RIP Gus. You are always remembered.
Lia White
March 21, 2019 | NY, NY | Friend
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Gus was an original. I loved him dearly and think of him often. I miss the Christmas cards with his beautiful calligraphy at this time of year. He was a special part of my life.
Linda Davis
December 28, 2018 | New York, NY | Friend
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To all of Captain Kangaroo fans& his family; I loved watching captain kangaroo and especially Cosmo Allegretti, not only he was funny but also he was good looking as well, he will be missed by everyone. R.I.P Cosmo
Maria Diaz
May 16, 2018 | Lakewood, NJ
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Thanks for all the memories. Captain Kangaroo and Dancing Bear brought so much joy to me as a child.
Nazarene Mckinney
January 17, 2017 | Macclenny, FL
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Valenda Newell
November 07, 2016 | Indianapolis, IN
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December 08, 2015 | IL
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