Jackson Weaver


Jackson J. Weaver was a professional broadcaster and voice-over artist for 45 years. In addition to being the original voice for Smokey Bear as seen on the 1969 cartoon The Smokey Bear Show, 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.