Hugh Brannum (January 5, 1910 -- April 19, 1987) was an American vocalist, arranger, composer, and actor best known for his role as Mr. Green Jeans on the children 's television show Captain Kangaroo. During his days with Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians, he used his childhood nickname "Lumpy ''.
who played mr. green jeans on captain kangaroo
Hugh Brannum