Skilled Labor. What is 'Skilled Labor'. Skilled labor is a segment of the work force with a high skill level that creates significant economic value through the work performed (human capital). Skilled labor is generally characterized by high education or expertise levels and high wages.
Hugh Brannum (January 5, 1910 â April 19, 1987) was an American vocalist, arranger, composer and actor best known for his role as Mr. Green Jeans on the children's television show Captain Kangaroo. During his days with Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians, he used his childhood nickname Lumpy.
Earlier in his career Hugh had also created and narrated a weekly series of folksy Little Orley stories which orchestra leader Fred Waring used on his radio program in the 1940s. Born January 5, 1910 in Sandwich, Illinois, Hugh Brannum died of cancer on April 22, 1987 at his home in Sailorsburg, Pennsylvania. He was 77 years old. George Cahill played the role of Mr. Green Jeans on the syndicated 1997 revival series THE ALL NEW CAPTAIN KANGAROO.