Hugh Brannum - in Popular Culture

In Popular Culture

  • A long-running but incorrect rumor claims Brannum was the father of musician Frank Zappa, apparently because of a Zappa composition titled "Son of Mr. Green Genes" on his 1969 album, Hot Rats.
  • Mentioned, along with Bob Keeshan, in the Jim Lehrer novel The Phony Marine.
  • Briefly mentioned in Sam Kinison's bit "Execution For Pee Wee/Captain Kangaroo" on his Live From Hell album.

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