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.
Then came a raft of made-for-TV movies. One, âDiary of a Perfect Murder,â served as the pilot for a new series, âMatlock,â in which Mr. Griffith played a rumpled but cagey defense lawyer. The showâs run, from 1986 to 1995, exceeded that of âThe Andy Griffith Show.â.