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.
His role as Mr. Green Jeans was partly based on stories about a farm kid named Little Orley that he told with the Fred Waring orchestra, on the radio and on 78-rpm records under the pseudonym Uncle Lumpy. According to Bob Keeshan, Mr. Green Jeans was an extension of Brannum's real personality. The shows were performed before a live audience. During one episode of Captain Kangaroo, a lion cub bit Brannum's finger and drew blood.