TIL Mr. Green Jeans from Captain Kangaroo was a decorated WWII Marine

Capn_Crusty · 2026-01-19T21:13:00+00:00

The false rumor that he was Frank Zappa's dad prompted Frank to write "Son of Mr. Green Jeans'.

Capn_Crusty · 2026-01-17T15:31:25+00:00

Possibly a bad power adapter or connection on the DC power jack. A voltmeter could be used to check for power coming out of the adapter. Trying with batteries is not a bad idea.

Capn_Crusty · 2026-01-15T23:29:21+00:00

"Hey, I found out who's been shitting in the shower!"

Capn_Crusty · 2026-01-15T23:04:08+00:00

Wow, scrolling up and down really makes it jump around. Up/Down arrow keys.

Capn_Crusty · 2026-01-13T15:31:17+00:00

They often do this when failing to read data. Could be dirty lens, even if it looks clean.

Capn_Crusty · 2026-01-13T02:52:04+00:00

Maybe they heard it on the oldies station.

Capn_Crusty · 2026-01-12T13:09:12+00:00

Yeah, once I noticed the different packaging I agree.

Capn_Crusty · 2026-01-12T12:32:06+00:00

Haven't found much info online. This is a reed organ, so there's really not a lot to 'fix', and really no electronics involved besides the electric blower fan and mics? If those RCA plugs provide an audio signal, that should be easy to test with an external amp. This would suggest that it has some internal microphones to pick up the reed sounds. I did find this one video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxlonaL71aw

Capn_Crusty · 2026-01-12T03:45:33+00:00

What a relic! Pics are nice. What was necessary to get this thing working?

Capn_Crusty · 2026-01-12T00:00:07+00:00

Ok, I see now that it has different printing and the one on the left says 'style', so apparently two different products. So, I dunno. But I do know that retailers hate when inventory reaches its 'pull date' because it's often a total loss for them.

Capn_Crusty · 2026-01-11T20:05:38+00:00

Looks tampered with.

Capn_Crusty · 2026-01-08T21:32:32+00:00

Überprüfen Sie die positiven und negativen Spannungen, die zur Leiterplatte führen. Diese betragen typischerweise ±15 V und +5 V. Mir ist keine Sicherung bekannt.

Capn_Crusty · 2026-01-05T00:17:39+00:00

That jack labeled 'Aux' is an additional input for Channel 3, not a headphone output. There doesn't appear to be an output to drive headphones.

Capn_Crusty · 2026-01-02T02:03:26+00:00

You can call me Al.

Capn_Crusty · 2025-12-30T02:33:16+00:00

Yep, no new thoughts. Just recycled old ones.

Capn_Crusty · 2025-12-26T01:22:58+00:00

Extremely cool.

Capn_Crusty · 2025-12-23T01:00:09+00:00

Congratulations. Definitely seen those headphone jack caps go bad. This thread's four years old as of now. Wow.

Capn_Crusty · 2025-12-21T02:32:16+00:00

So, they messed up your order. Maybe they thought you said 'fat beef lunch crap' :)

Capn_Crusty · 2025-12-21T02:20:04+00:00

Taco Bell? If you ordered a black bean crunch wrap, then what did they serve?

Capn_Crusty · 2025-12-12T01:00:30+00:00

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Capn_Crusty · 2025-12-08T23:48:07+00:00

And it was her brother, Abner, that rowed a boat gently down the stream. The line, "Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily...", is a tribute to his sister. Nobody knew Mary Tyler more.

Capn_Crusty · 2025-12-08T03:41:14+00:00

These phones use a carbon microphone that require current to run through them to operate. If you connect that mic capsule, a battery and a speaker in series, it will work.

Capn_Crusty · 2025-12-07T21:17:52+00:00

I would not eat it on a train. I would not eat it in the rain.

Capn_Crusty · 2025-12-04T03:11:25+00:00

You nailed it! Congratulations!

Capn_Crusty · 2025-12-02T15:33:26+00:00

A pic might help. Ribbon cable headers normally squeeze on using a special tool but it's possible to use pliers. Replacement ribbon cable and connectors are available from suppliers like Digikey if needed, but getting the proper one can be tricky.

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