Goofy and Wilbur is an animated cartoon that was released on March 17, 1939. It was notably Goofy's first solo cartoon.
Summary[]
Goofy enlists the help of his friend, Wilbur, a grasshopper, in a fishing expedition, but then has second thoughts when he realizes that his friend might actually get eaten by a fish.
Characters[]
- Goofy (voiced by Jack Bailey)
- Wilbur
- Fishes
- Frog
- Stork
Note[]
- Although the original theatrical poster states the cartoon as "A 'Mickey Mouse'", it was originally released as a Goofy cartoon, and the first in his own series, which uses the same yellow sunburst background as the Mickey Mouse series.
- The opening card for the Goofy cartoons in Mickey Mouse Works is loosely based on the "Goofy" opening card from this short, albeit with a red background and Goofy's hat recolored green.
- This is also the only Goofy short to be made in the 1930s.
- When Goofy briefly removes his gloves, his hands are flesh-colored like his lower face instead of black like the rest of his body.
- In 1989, this short was paired with the Australian theatrical release of Turner & Hooch.
Releases[]
Television[]
- Disneyland, episode #2.22: "On Vacation"
- Good Morning, Mickey, episode #59
- Vacationing with Mickey and Friends
- Mickey's Mouse Tracks, episode #46
- Donald's Quack Attack, episode #32
- Sing Me a Story with Belle: "Best Friends"
- The Ink and Paint Club, episode #1.26: "Goofy Goofs Around"
Home video[]
- On Vacation with Mickey Mouse and Friends (VHS)
- Everybody Loves Goofy (VHS/DVD)
- Walt Disney Treasures: The Complete Goofy (DVD)
- Walt Disney's Funny Factory, Vol. 3: With Goofy (DVD)
- The Fox and the Hound 2 (DVD)
Streaming[]
Gallery[]
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Good Housekeeping promo piece
Goofy taking his glove off.
