Keeshan appeared on Episode 211 of Muppets Tonight, reprising his Captain Kangaroo persona. He met George Takei, who had a chance of becoming a naval captain, but the Captain was the highest-ranking officer on the cruise ship, so he became "Acting Commodore Kangaroo", much to Takei's chagrin. Said Takei, "Mr. Beaker? Set ego to bruised."