Goofy and Wilbur facts for kids

Goofy and Wilbur is a fun animated cartoon short. It was made by Walt Disney Productions. This cartoon first came out in movie theaters on March 17, 1939. It is very important because it was the first cartoon where Goofy starred by himself! Before this, he always appeared with Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck.

In this cartoon, Goofy goes fishing with his little pet grasshopper named Wilbur. They have a lot of funny bad luck. Goofy and Wilbur try to catch fish using Wilbur as bait in a fishing net. The cartoon is known for its many slapstick adventures. These are silly, over-the-top actions that make people laugh. The cartoon was released two years after Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937). It came out a year before Pinocchio and Fantasia (both in 1940).

What Happens in the Cartoon

Goofy and his friend Wilbur, a friendly grasshopper, go on a fishing trip together. Goofy decides to use Wilbur as bait to attract fish. But he soon realizes that his little friend might actually get eaten! Goofy has a boat he is rowing and a net, but no fishing rod. Wilbur, being a live bug, seems like the perfect choice for bait inside their fishing net.

Wilbur's life depends on Goofy to save him. The little bug becomes bait for several fish. As Wilbur gets into tricky situations again and again, he is swallowed by a frog. Then, that frog gets eaten by a stork! All this happens while Goofy tries hard to rescue Wilbur. In the end, Wilbur surprisingly hatches out of a stork egg. Goofy is very relieved to see his friend is okay. It is not explained how Wilbur ended up inside the stork's egg.

Where to Watch Goofy and Wilbur

This cartoon has been released many times over the years. Here are some of the ways people have been able to watch it:

• 1939 – It was first shown in movie theaters.
• 1956 – It appeared on the Walt Disney anthology television series, in an episode called "On Vacation."
• 1977 – It was shown again in movie theaters as part of Donald Duck's Summer Magic.
• 1981 – It was released on laserdisc in a collection called "Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck Cartoon Collections Volume Two."
• c. 1983 – It was shown on TV in Good Morning, Mickey!, episode #59.
• c. 1992 – It appeared on TV in Mickey's Mouse Tracks, episode #46.
• c. 1992 – It was also on TV in Donald's Quack Attack, episode #32.
• c. 1997 – It was part of The Ink and Paint Club, episode #1.25: "Goofy Goofs Around."
• 2002 – It was released on DVD as part of "Walt Disney Treasures: Wave Two: The Complete Goofy."
• 2006 – It was included on the DVD "Walt Disney's Funny Factory with Goofy."