[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 12 (Thursday, January 28, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Pages S336-S337]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        REMEMBERING DAVE DEDRICK

 Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, I wish today to recognize the life 
and career of Dave Dedrick, most well known for his role as Captain 11, 
a children's television program in the upper Midwest. He passed away on 
January 22 after a lifetime of bringing together South Dakotans of all 
ages. Dave's welcoming spirit and warm heart touched children and 
adults alike.
  The Captain 11 Show, broadcasted from 1955 through 1996, is the 
longest running children's program ever. Dave, dressed in a blue and 
yellow pilot's uniform, led a program filled with cartoons and games. 
Captain 11 had the ability to control time through his Time Converter 
and ended every show with Freezeburg, a dance the audience, and 
everyone watching at home, knew by heart. Dave always made children of 
all ages feel comfortable, and with his show, unified generations of 
South Dakotans.
  Dave was inducted into the South Dakota Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 
1997 and the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 1999. His set is displayed in 
the State Historical Museum in Pierre, representing the important role 
Dave played in so many lives. On air and off, his friendly personality 
extended to all areas of his life, representing South Dakota values in 
all he did. I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to his family 
on their loss.

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