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James Earl “Jimmy” Wall

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James Earl “Jimmy” Wall

Birth
North Carolina, USA
Death
27 Oct 2010 (aged 92)
New York, USA
Burial
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Entertainer. A former vaudeville performer, he joined the staff of the CBS children's show "Captain Kangaroo" as stage manager in 1962. In 1968 he assumed the role of Captain Kangaroo's neighbor, Mr. Baxter, and played that part for 10 years. In addition to his work on that show, Wall was stage manager for many other CBS broadcasts, including "60 Minutes" and "Face the Nation". He received an Achievement Award from the Directors Guild of America in 1994.
Entertainer. A former vaudeville performer, he joined the staff of the CBS children's show "Captain Kangaroo" as stage manager in 1962. In 1968 he assumed the role of Captain Kangaroo's neighbor, Mr. Baxter, and played that part for 10 years. In addition to his work on that show, Wall was stage manager for many other CBS broadcasts, including "60 Minutes" and "Face the Nation". He received an Achievement Award from the Directors Guild of America in 1994.

Bio by: Kramer


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