A look back and a final farewell to the notable entertainment celebrities who died in 2013. Cosmo Allegretti (b. 1927) (actor) Allegretti was an actor and puppeteer on Captain Kangaroo, working his way up from set painter. He made and voiced puppets, including Bunny Rabbit and Mr. Moose, and also played Dancing Bear in a full costume. Patty Andrews (b. 1918) (singer) As part of the famed and influential Andrews Sisters singing group, Patty Andrews contributed as a mezzo-soprano to the trio’s close harmony popularity during the swing era and beyond. Patty and her sisters began their fame with hits in … Continue reading →
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- 12/9/2013
- by Jeff Pfeiffer
- ChannelGuideMag
While it's been a long time since any of us have seen or heard Captain Kangaroo, one of the voices for show, Cosmo Allegretti, died at 86. He was the voice for characters like Grandfather Clock and Dancing Bear. Allegretti died a few weeks ago at his home in Arizona from emphysema according to his […]
Captain Kangaroo Actor Cosmo Allegretti Dies at 86...
Captain Kangaroo Actor Cosmo Allegretti Dies at 86...
- 8/8/2013
- by Nat
- TVovermind.com
Cosmo Allegretti, the man who created Dancing Bear on "Captain Kangaroo" has died at 86.
Allegretti, a set painter who became a puppeteer and voice artist on the classic kid's TV show, passed away from emphysema on July 26 according to Upi, though his death wasn't widely reported until Wednesday (Aug. 7).
In addition to creating Dancing Bear on "Captain Kangroo," Allegretti voiced several other characters including Mr. Moose and Grandfather Clock. He became a performer by accident, after producers voiced their displeasure with a puppet created for the show and he offered to design a substitution.
"Captain Kangaroo" aired on CBS from 1955 to 1984, with Bob Keeshan as the host and title character. Allegretti was briefly married to Carol Lawrence, a Broadway actress who appeared on TV shows as varied as "Saved by the Bell" and "Sex and the City," during the 1950s.
Allegretti, a set painter who became a puppeteer and voice artist on the classic kid's TV show, passed away from emphysema on July 26 according to Upi, though his death wasn't widely reported until Wednesday (Aug. 7).
In addition to creating Dancing Bear on "Captain Kangroo," Allegretti voiced several other characters including Mr. Moose and Grandfather Clock. He became a performer by accident, after producers voiced their displeasure with a puppet created for the show and he offered to design a substitution.
"Captain Kangaroo" aired on CBS from 1955 to 1984, with Bob Keeshan as the host and title character. Allegretti was briefly married to Carol Lawrence, a Broadway actress who appeared on TV shows as varied as "Saved by the Bell" and "Sex and the City," during the 1950s.
- 8/8/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
New York — 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."...
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."...
- 8/7/2013
- by AP
- Huffington Post
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,...
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,...
- 8/7/2013
- by The Associated Press
- People.com - TV Watch
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,...
- 8/7/2013
- by The Associated Press
- PEOPLE.com
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