Jackson Weaver | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jackson J. Weaver September 3, 1920 |
| Died | October 20, 1992 (aged 72) |
| Career | |
| Station(s) | WMAL |
| Time slot | Monday-Friday 6AM |
Jackson J. Weaver (September 3, 1920 – October 20, 1992)[1] was an American broadcaster and voice actor.
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Career
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
Weaver's final broadcast was on October 14, 1992, only six days before his death.[3]
Filmography
| 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
- ^ "Jackson Weaver, 72, Voice of Smokey Bear". The New York Times. October 22, 1992.
- ^ Erickson, Hal (2005). Television Cartoon Shows: An Illustrated Encyclopedia, 1949 Through 2003 (2nd ed.). McFarland & Co. pp. 752–753. ISBN 978-1476665993.
- ^ "Radio People (W)". Radio Broadcasting History. Archived from the original on January 7, 2010.
- ^ Scott, Keith (3 October 2022). Cartoon Voices of the Golden Age, Vol. 2. BearManor Media. p. 449.
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