A Day in the Life of Ranger Smith - John K - Spümcø

A Day in the Life of Ranger Smith is a stand-alone special parody of the Hanna-Barbera cartoon series, The Yogi Bear Show, which revolves around Ranger Smith.[1] A Day in the Life of Ranger Smith was made by The Ren & Stimpy Show creator John Kricfalusi and his company Spümcø. A Day in the Life of Ranger Smith originally aired on Cartoon Network on September 24, 1999, along with Boo Boo Runs Wild, a similar Yogi Bear-themed stand alone special.
Since its original debut in 1999, A Day in the Life of Ranger Smith has aired on Cartoon Network's late night programing block, Adult Swim.

[@WittingStudios]

Love the fact that Ranger Smith keeps changing his appearance.

[@silverthefox5363]

Its a way to make fun of the fact that the characters change appearance in almost every episode.

[@SmokeTheHorsehog]

John K must have had a lot of fun animating that scene.

[@ZeranZeran]

This show actually seems pretty cool. I wish John wasn't so gross. He had major potential to be so much bigger, then again, he's probably still made it further than most ever will into the animation industry. A strange man.

[@BananaPhoPhilly]

When he has no filter or censor to worry about, his stuff is unwatchable and as gross as he is. He thrived as a talent under pressure from the networks, yet he treated them like his worst enemy. Seems like he just needed to be neutered. But yeah he's also a piece of shit lol

[@lucasgibbs4050]

Strange is putting it lightly.

[@ZeranZeran]

@@lucasgibbs4050 He's a complete creep

[@lucasgibbs4050]

@@ZeranZeran I know.

[@ledetbrothers9210]

John K is a strange man, but he makes a good cartoon.

[@slingshotnerd]

Pedophile. The word you’re looking for is pedophile

[@comixproviderftw_02]

“Man, four o’clock every morning. What kind of life is this?” Relatable

[@Smith-fg1qb]

I just realized how absurd it is that ranger smith made the sun rise despite it being 4 in the morning.

[@lucasgibbs4050]

Ranger Smith’s sleep-narrating again.

[@ZeranZeran]

7:08 Goodnight Log 7:14 Goodnight *Ranger* .......... _heartbeat grows faster_ .... *JOHN* Smith.

[@brandoncraig8171]

That intro song is kinda fire tho ngl

[@SmokeTheHorsehog]

There's something wrong with that squirrel's mouth. In some scenes, we can clearly see his mouth opens under his nose. Yet, whenever he's talking, his mouth opens at the side of his face, and it just pops in and out of existence.

[@J.Cvelocity_2710]

Well is a cartoon

[@SmokeTheHorsehog]

@@J.Cvelocity_2710 But, I mean, even for a cartoon my suspension of disbelief can only go so far.

[@ZeranZeran]

1:51 "You know, Sometimes I think a Ranger's only friend is his log 7:10 "Goodnight Log" .....cabin

[@MeeZyStudioZ]

Better than the boo boo one imo...

[@Esitaro3670]

Maybe is my dumb brain or the fact i may suffer from the mandela effect, but i swear there was like some sort of blaire witch project parody at the scene where ranger smith is at night

[@ILOVEMYSELF873]

Spumcø On Adult Swim?!

[@michaelbolcato192]

Adult Swim also aired uncut versions of The Ripping Friends episodes.

[@saladfingersdirector1130]

I seriously and really don't understand why this is on Adult Swim

[@michaelbolcato192]

Adult Swim was really tame back in it’s early years than it is now and TV had a bit more restrictions when this first came out, that’s why.

[@saladfingersdirector1130]

@@michaelbolcato192 wow......just wow

[@shaunrodney]

6:43-6:52 😮

[@marlawhite1430]

Ranger Smith is nothing but a sadistic oppressive jerk in this cartoon.

[@klaud7311]

It's just a cartoon. Keep morals in real life and out of entertainment.

[@ul7185]

April Fools Themed Cartoons from The All New Bozo Show

[@alvarovasquez5999]

When the video is over your phone will ring and tells you that you have seven days!!!

[@danceswithmetroids162]

Dunno what it is, but John K's brand of silly in this cartoon just hit the nail on the head for me. They way they timed Ranger Smith's facial expressions and the sound effects are so damn funny, and that whole scene with the squirrel was hilarious.

[@TadpoleTea]

Fun fact: The cereal bowl and cup from the beginning are based off john k's ones he had as a kid.

[@complex37]

That cartoon was funny as hell, I like how you see the different RS as he passed through the trees and he was spot on with the animation it looks so much like back in the day

[@denereo-da-stereo]

THIS SHORT WAS DEDICATED TO WILLIAM HANNA AND JOSEPH BARBERA WHO WAS CRAZY ENOUGH TO INVENT THESE PIC-A-NIC BASKET STEALING BEARS FOR NEARLY FIFTY YEARS

[@neverwatching]

.....yeah, but John k. made em funny☆

[@Gasoline85]

Goodnight log...... Cabin.

[@Skyrilla]

Haha the wacky animations crack me up. Also the bizarre teeth on the squirrel's nose.

[@reinforcedpenisstem]

This was so good. Spumco ruled.

[@ugweno1]

3:36 What Cartoon Song is This ?

[@ItsNotakin]

"Well... it's mine."

[@MsPandaRosa]

Cute, and definitely in the spirit of the Yogi cartoons. Might have been more effective had it looker more like the original, but I do like the music.

[@stickystudios5318]

MsPandaRosa it's a parody so, it's supposed to look like that.

[@MrKenichi22]

MsPandaRosa yep, Cartoon Network regretted this back in late 90’s early 2000’s.

[@McCraeTheMediaLover]

It think this cartoon was not as bad as Boo Boo Runs Wild,Plus Yogi wasn't voiced by Stephen Worth.

[@MrKenichi22]

McCrae Cook Yes. I remember when they played Boo-Boo runs wild... First time they apologized for a cartoon they played. This episode was kinda funny I thought too.

[@gagesanchez3944]

Yogi is voiced by Greg Hudson

[@eventsotherthingswithchris9019]

Wow, looks like Woody Woodpecker got more action in the beginning of this than Ranger Smith

[@vids1900]

For the longest time, I thought I was just imagining this!

[@JackGriffin745]

Lol poor squirrel. I felt bad for him

[@senorsensei3072]

you need a license for everything in the wild

[@juliogarciamartinez9501]

Of course, everyone knows that!

[@Geoduct123]

This is so awesome. How did I miss this

[@brysonaarondawsoncartoonch2514]

I wish there where more of these john k yogi bear cartoon. Am also going to recreate this cartoon on my yt channel soon

[@KajiwaraYuki]

How is this on adult swim

[@julianfaulkner8094]

I watched the two Yogi cartoons in 1999

[@dickcastle]

Poor John k, underrated fella

[@martian_2876]

He is popular in a specific community

[@capncookie1110]

This comment didn't age well

[@egorvongorr5209]

Looking forward to the episode where jerk smith gets mauled and eaten

[@JackGriffin745]

You mean Mr. Discipline

[@zombies4evadude24]

It would be called “The Ranger Episode” (because “The Camping Episode” was originally called “Squid Gets Mauled”).

[@matthewbanes6591]

Great short. RIP John K.

[@quanishagoodwin5727]

What he die from

[@rubenskywalkerredlanternda5620]

He’s still alive

[@rubenskywalkerredlanternda5620]

@@quanishagoodwin5727 he didn’t he’s still alive

[@martian_2876]

⁠@@rubenskywalkerredlanternda5620Sadly.

[@themysteriousstrangerthatd8508]

Dammit Ranger Smeeeeeth!!!

[@elmerjfapp5730]

when the hell did adult swim put on john k? HOW DID I MISS THIS

[@Zarpas]

this animation is older than adult swim

[@elmerjfapp5730]

***** how did john k obtain the hanna barbara licensing without going through ted turner?

[@Zarpas]

IDk maybe cartoon network was doing an experiment before releasing Adult Swim

[@princesspikachu3915]

Stronglaughs Studios he got permission in 1999 to do a parody of the series in memory of the creators for an anniversary of the series back at the tail end of the 1990's a good 2 1/2 years before Adult Swim even existed.

[@gallibon1319]

I remember seeing one of these on TV. IIRC, it was Boo Boo Runs Wild.

[@KnightofFunnyJunk]

Given what Smith normally deals with on an almost hourly to hourly basis this reaction that Smith has towards the park animals is completely justified Yogi and Bobo are literal parasites

[@sonicsucks20]

Bobo doesn't mean too.

[@nictoonsfanlachywiggle1273]

toolband222 I love this new Yogi Bear cartoon!!😆😇

[@nictoonsfanlachywiggle1273]

toolband222 Thankyou for bringing back childhood memories!! We are really good youtube friends!!😇😆

[@merlinaudubon6202]

And how do I know these are.............your nuts?

[@julianfaulkner8094]

John K created Ren & Stimpy

[@ItsNotakin]

Well no shit, Sherlock.

[@Quebedify]

truth bomb

[@cameronmorris9868]

Man, an "Invasive Species"!

[@dr.smoothie8561]

Marriage license? :/

[@bencarroll6885]

How come Greg Burson voiced Yogi here but not in Boo Boo Runs Wild?

[@quanishagoodwin5727]

It was his last appeared voicing him

[@michaeld7715]

Ranger Smith! is weird.

[@ProMonarchyGenius]

So Ranger Smith has the power to make the sun rise just like Princess Celestia

[@unseenphantomamvsytp2186]

that was really the only part that made me laugh the rest is just meh.

[@ProMonarchyGenius]

The Invisible Mare Well I found the part where he is walking in the forest and he keeps changing his looks

[@spiritFox3]

Well john k is a genius

[@ProMonarchyGenius]

ryley parrett Yes he is a genius

[@MrKenichi22]

ProMonarchyGenius hehe i guess

[@noseyentertainment1599]

5:04 C:

[@christophercoleman1895]

oh my god ranger smith looks differant

[@lucasgibbs4050]

You don’t say?

[@harryjoe860]

Is this a metaphor for Vietnam?

[@wisccheese9257]

Yes

[@harryjoe860]

@@wisccheese9257 thank you, I was wondering

[@kzinful]

What in the name of all that's sacred did Ranger Smith commit against those two poor creatures?! He didn't ( gulp) no, no, not ... Eat Them?! Please please tell me, not that The Horror the horror

[@wendyrobinson9759]

David Brown Smith didn't....the OWLS did.

[@swagkirby3449]

What is the music used in this?

[@BestBuds]

SwagKirby tons of music from various artists but my best guess is Hanna barbera and warner brothers production music.

[@spindalis79]

A lot of Jack Shaindlin Music with some Capitol Records Music.

[@jackbeans5147]

Everyone wants a log

[@lucasgibbs4050]

…cabin.

[@silverthefox5363]

BLACKOUT!!!!!!!!!!

[@macdaddymandalorian7305]

crappy cartoon given a proper reboot