Yogi Bear by his constant companion Boo-Boo Bear, would often try to steal picnic baskets from campers in the park, much to the displeasure of Park Ranger Smith. Yogi's girlfriend, Cindy Bear, sometimes appeared and usually disapproved of Yogi's antics. Besides often speaking in rhyme, Yogi Bear had a number of catchphrases, including his pet name for picnic baskets ("pic-a-nic baskets") and his favorite self-promotion ("I'm smarter than the av-er-age bear!"), although he often overestimates his own cleverness. Another characteristic of Yogi was his deep and silly voice. He often greets the ranger with a cordial, "Hello, Mr. Ranger, sir!" and "Hey
Ranger Smith answering to his superior the park commissioner. From the time of the character's debut until 1994, Ranger Smith was voiced by Don Messick in his last performance as "Yogi the Easter Bear". In "Yo Yogi!", Ranger Smith was known as Officer Smith and voiced by Greg Burson. In the Spümcø shorts, Ranger Smith is voiced by Corey Burton. In the "Yogi Bear" film, the character is portrayed by Tom Cavanagh. Ranger Smith Ranger Smith (originally voiced by Don Messick) is a fictional character in the "Yogi Bear" cartoon series. A former US Army soldier, he is the serious and stern