Film telling the true story of Smokey the Bear, narrated by Hopalong Cassidy. Shots of game warden showing cub to people in Washington DC in the rain. CU of narrator's face. Shot of welcome reception at National Zoo in Washington with banner: "Welcome Smokey." Shot of bear cub on leash. Shots of Senator Chavez of New Mexico speaking at podium under banner. Shot of bear cub being forced to wear a hat. Shot of narrator. Shot of narrator at zoo looking at grown bear under banner saying "Welcome Hoppy!/ Smokey."