Wolfman Jack was the professional name of radio disc jockey Robert Weston Smith (1938-1995), known for his hip patter, trademark howl, and raspy voice. He was popular in the sixties and seventies, associated mainly with rock and roll, and as a result often participated in film and TV projects associated with it (both on and off-camera, usually as a DJ or announcer), including American Graffiti. He hosted the variety series The Midnight Special (1972-1981) and later voiced versions of himself in cartoons (including his own series Wolf Rock TV).
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- Bushman Bill, the disc jockey who introduces "D Duah Duah" on Sesame Street, is modeled after Wolfman Jack in name, voice and manner, and appearance.
- Jackman Wolf, who hosted radio shows in Sesame Street home video releases, is another Muppet version of Wolfman Jack.
- In Episode 1079 of Sesame Street, Big Bird asks Mr. Snuffleupagus if he likes to pretend to be anything specific. He names Wolfman Jack among other roles.
- In the fourth season Muppet Babies episode "Journey to the Center of the Nursery," musically inclined mole Miles has a voice impersonating Wolfman Jack.
- The series finale of Bear in the Big Blue House features Harry O'Hare, a rabbit deejay for WCHA-CHA whose voice and look parody Wolfman Jack.