James Wall Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

NEW YORK (AP) — James Wall, Captain Kangaroo's neighbor "Mr. Baxter" on the children's show and longtime stage manager for CBS News, has died. He was 92.

CBS News says Wall died Wednesday in New York City after a short illness.

The former vaudevillian joined the popular children's show in 1962 as a stage manager before persuading the show's producers to create its first black character in 1968.

He played Baxter and another recurring roll on the show until 1978.

Wall was a stage manager for many CBS broadcasts over the years, including "60 Minutes," "Face the Nation," and the US Open Tennis Championships.

In 1994, Wall was honored with an achievement award by the Director's Guild of America.

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I wondered for years where was Jimmy Wall. He was so knowledgeable and basically intelligent. I remember him as a stage manager for 60 Minutes. I looked for years online and found no info. He was amazing tap dancer. I know because he showed me in the studio "buck & wings". He had a scrapbook. I wonder what happened to it. Very little is mentioned online about his vaudeville days. I know he told me about his tap dancer partner. I can't remember the name. What a joyous life he had full of...

Linda Dabo

September 21, 2022

Valenda Newell

September 22, 2016 | Indianapolis, IN

I had the pleasure and great honor to work with Jimmy on the Captain Kangaroo Show in the mid 70's He was always a gentleman and a professional who put the good of the show first and foremost. I was just a "kid" starting in the business then, and he became a mentor to me as well as many others in the Captain Kangaroo family. He will always be a large part of my fond memories of the show.
My deepest sympathy to his family.

Bruce Barry

November 07, 2010 | Chichester, NY

Floyd Seaburn & Family Jolette, Mo.

November 04, 2010

Time is short and I am so sorry I never got up to see you and Dolly during the summer. I put it off and put it off and now you're gone. I promise I will see her and help her through this. She is having a rough time. She loves you and misses you, as I.

Pamela Graham

November 01, 2010 | Upper Marlboro, MD

Thanks for all the fun memories! You helped make my childhood brighter! A glance for the newest star in the night sky.

Drea Rollman

November 01, 2010 | Shamokin, PA

Thanks for the smiles you brought to so many. God Bless your family and friends.

Roy DeHaven

November 01, 2010 | Charleston, SC

goodbye and rest in peace . I really enjoyed captain kangaroo you will be truly missed

barbara

November 01, 2010 | Richmond, VA

Good bless the memories of Mr. Walls(Mr. Baxter) on Captian Kangaroo Show.TV was much safer for children then.Gone but not forgotten. Rev. Burns

November 01, 2010

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