Jackson J. Weaver (September 3, 1920 – October 20, 1992)[1] was an American broadcaster and voice actor.

Jackson Weaver
Born
Jackson J. Weaver

(1920-09-03)September 3, 1920
DiedOctober 20, 1992(1992-10-20) (aged 72)
Career
StationWMAL
Time slotMonday-Friday 6AM

Career

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In addition to being the original voice for Smokey Bear as seen on the 1969 cartoon The Smokey Bear Show,[2] he was the co-host of WMAL's Washington, D.C. morning drive program for 32 years, along with his broadcast partner Frank Harden.

Death

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Weaver's final broadcast was on October 14, 1992, only six days before his death.[3]

Filmography

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Year Title Role(s) Notes
1956 In the Bag Smokey Bear (voice) Short film
1957 Red Riding Hoodlum Short film[4]
1969–1971 The Smokey Bear Show 17 episodes
1966 The Big Valley Doctor Episode: "The Martyr"

References

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  1. ^ "Jackson Weaver, 72, Voice of Smokey Bear". The New York Times. October 22, 1992.
  2. ^ Erickson, Hal (2005). Television Cartoon Shows: An Illustrated Encyclopedia, 1949 Through 2003 (2nd ed.). McFarland & Co. pp. 752–753. ISBN 978-1476665993.
  3. ^ "Radio People (W)". Radio Broadcasting History. Archived from the original on January 7, 2010.
  4. ^ Scott, Keith (3 October 2022). Cartoon Voices of the Golden Age, Vol. 2. BearManor Media. p. 449.
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