Woodsy Owl

Woodsy Owl is an advertising character created for the United States Forest Service in 1971. Officially a friend of Smokey Bear (his first commercial notes "Smokey Bear has got a pal"), he targeted pollution and litter rather than fire prevention. Appearing both as a cartoon and suit performer, Woodsy was featured in several PSAs urging viewers to "Give a hoot, don't pollute!" He also appeared in print advertisements, as well as a comic book series published by Gold Key Comics. Over the years, he has been voiced by several actors including Sterling Holloway (known for Winnie the Pooh and other Disney roles) and Frank Welker.
==References==
* The Dinosaurs episode "We Are Not Alone" features a plot in which Earl Sinclair is seemingly instructed by an alien intelligence to change his ways in regard to environmental decay. In response, Earl quits his job and spearheads a campaign using such slogans as "Give a Hoot, No More Dumping." Several "Give a Hoot" buttons appear, including worn by Earl and Baby Sinclair.
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Category:Advertising References
Category:Environmentalism