Ranger Smith

Ranger John Francis Smith (originally voiced by Don Messick) is a fictional character in the "Yogi Bear" cartoon series.

History

He is the serious and stern authority figure in Jellystone Park, in contrast to the antics of the troublesome Yogi, and he greatly disapproves of Yogi's picnic basket thievery. Interesting to note, his character was not yet conceptualized in the original "Yogi Bear" shorts on "The Huckleberry Hound Show".

Ranger Smith's relationship with Yogi seems to change with every episode. Sometimes he's very friendly with Yogi and was even reluctant to send him to a zoo in one episode. In other episodes he wants nothing more than to send Yogi to a Zoo. There seems to be a deep down if not grudging respect for Yogi. Although the two have a somewhat antagonistic relationship, if serious trouble were to befall one of them, the other, out of sheer guilt, usually attempts to rescue them.

Other Appearances

* Ranger Smith has appeared in some episode of "Yogi's Gang". In those appearances, he is seen with yellow hair instead of black.

* Ranger Smith was a supporting character in "Yogi's Treasure Hunt".

* In "Yo Yogi!", Ranger Smith is shown as Officer Smith who is a security guard at Jellystone Mall. Officer Smith is voiced by Greg Burson.

* Ranger Smith has become a starring character in parody shorts produced by the now-defunct animation company Spümcø, including "Boo Boo Runs Wild" and "A Day in the Life of Ranger Smith". In those appearances, Ranger Smith was voiced by Corey Burton.

* Various designs for Ranger Smith made non-speaking appearances in the "Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law" episode "Identity Theft."