Ballad of Smokey the Bear
Seen it?1966 | 60 min | TV Movie, Animation, Adventure, Family
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Great for anyone who's ever talked to their pet and adventure lovers. An animal steals a fair few scenes. A good follow-up to Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer or The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Bright and bouncy, at 1 hr. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- Made in 1966: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you can't get past animation (your loss).
"Ballad of Smokey the Bear" tells the story of how Smokey got his name. Smokey and his forest friends encounter a creature they've never seen before that is starting fires. Smokey finds his calling in dealing with this strange new animal.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Larry Roemer
- James CagneyNarrator (voice)
- Herbert DuncanMr. Beaver (voice)
- Rose Marie JunMrs. Beaver (voice)
- William MarineMr. Turtle (voice)
- Barry PearlSmokey the Bear (voice)
- George PetrieFox (voice)
- Bryna RaeburnMama Bear (voice)
- Francine Carol(voice)
- Ruth Franklin(voice)