Is it "Smokey The Bear" or "Smokey Bear"?

Question

Is it "Smokey The Bear" or "Smokey Bear"?

Answer 1

It is "Smokey Bear."

"Smokey's correct, full name is Smokey Bear. In the popular song "Smokey The Bear" written in 1952 by Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins a "the" was added to his name to keep the song's rhythm. This small change has caused confusion among Smokey fans ever since."

From http://www.smokeybear.com/faq.asp

For additional information in support of my answer, please see:

http://www.smokeybear.com/vault/name_mai...

http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/FORESTRY/ffp...

http://www.foresthistory.org/research/Ga...