Do you remember the horse in striped pajamas?

One of my favorite songs, way back when, had to do with a child asking about unfamiliar animals and trying to compare them something recognizable. The song went on and on with the child describing various animals and Daddy setting the record straight. For example, a penguin was a bird wearing a tuxedo, a leopard was a cat in polka-dots and so on. The song was written in 1948, by Zell and Kreeb. I also heard it on Captain Kangaroo, with Mr. Green Jeans substituting "Captain" for "Daddy."

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My favorite verse was the one about the horse wearing striped pajamas, which was then identified as a zebra. I loved zebras...still do. The very first stuffed animal I ever owned was a zebra. I won him in an appearance on the New Orleans version of Bozo the Clown, by saying a tongue-twister better than any of the other kids on the show that day.

There was a zebra on the carousel at City Park, and a trip to Audubon Park Zoo always had to include a visit to the zebras.

Because of all these and other wonderful zebra memories, I've started this group. I hope you'll share your stories and memories, art and photos of the Horse in Striped Pajamas.

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Beverly P. Jun 25, 2007, 5:12pm EDT

I can't say as I recall the song. I watched Captain Kangaroo when I was pretty young, I believe he was off the regular channels by the time I was like 6 or so but I could be wrong. I loved him. Sorry I don't recall the song but I don't really remember much of him other than Mr. Greene Jeans and of course the moose and those ping pong balls! LOL

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Ms. Meacham: Money Maven Jun 25, 2007, 5:14pm EDT

I love zebras! My first official office, when I was promoted to editor of a business journal, was thematically decorated: black and white and read/red all over. Of course, I absolutely needed a water color of a zebra for the wall. I still have the water color, and a zebra paperweight, book ends, and so on. I'll definitely join the new group, and may share my finds there soon.

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Ms. Meacham: Money Maven Jun 25, 2007, 5:15pm EDT

Can you provide a link to the group's homepage? I can't seem to find it in your tags.

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Mary Beth Magee Jun 25, 2007, 5:45pm EDT

Sorry, Jennifer, here it is!

zebras.gather.com

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tomi r. Jun 25, 2007, 6:40pm EDT

I remember Capt Kangaroo and Mr Green Jeans. It was on my "must see tv' when I was a child, lo those many years ago!

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Colleen S. Jun 25, 2007, 7:26pm EDT

When I read your title I immediately thought of a gum I used to chew as a kid. It was striped fruit flavored gum and I think they had a colorful Zebra as the mascot. I can't say that I'll join this group...some of you have too much time on your hands! LOL.

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Sheila Deeth Jun 25, 2007, 8:18pm EDT

When I first saw a zebra I was sure it was fake. Only toys could look like that surely.

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Susan K. Jun 25, 2007, 9:58pm EDT

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Missy Cline Jun 26, 2007, 1:57am EDT

so cute! LOL I love fruit stripe gum. yep they still have the zebra!

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Mae w. Jun 26, 2007, 12:26pm EDT

Oh my do I remember.
Look there mommy,theres a horse and he's wearing striped pajama's
No! thats not what it is at all, thats an animal people call a zebra .. I see !! but he still looks like a horse in striped pajama's to me, LOL. Yes I remember and loved Capt. Kangaroo.

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