Mr. Green Jeans

Mr. Green Jeans

Mr. Green Jeans, played by the actor Hugh "Lumpy" Brannum (b. January 5, 1910 in Sandwich, Illinois - d. April 22, 1987 East Stroudsburg, Pa), was the right-hand man to Captain Kangaroo (played by Bob Keeshan) on the popular children's television program, "Captain Kangaroo".

Mr. Green Jeans earned his moniker from his distinctive apparel, a pair of farmer's overalls (later, jeans and a denim jacket) in his signature green. He was a talented and inquisitive handyman who provided assistance at the Treasure House. He frequently visited the Captain with the latest addition to his menagerie of zoo animals.

Mr. Green Jeans was the subject of an urban legend that claimed he was the father of the late musician Frank Zappa. The confusion probably arose from the title of song by Zappa, "Son of Mr. Green Genes", from Zappa's 1969 album, "Hot Rats." Zappa was, in fact, the son of Francis Vincent Zappa, Sr.

External links

* [http://www.tvacres.com/child_mrgreenjeans.htm Bio]
* [http://www.snopes.com/music/artists/zappa.htm Zappa urban legend]


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