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Last updated: 2008 June 26.

1932-1949

1950-end

1950 February 24 Disney releases the Goofy film How to Ride a Horse to theaters. The film was originally part of the film The Reluctant Dragon. [228.245] March 24 The Donald Duck film Crazy Over Daisy is released. Daisy, Chip 'n' Dale, Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse, and Goofy also appear. [23] [228.108] June 30 RKO Radio Pictures releases the Goofy film Motor Mania to theaters. [16] [23] [228.343] [395] November 3 The Goofy film Hold that Pose is released. [16] [23] [228.236] (November 11 [97.114]) 1951 January 5 The Goofy film Lion Down is released. [16] [15] [23] [228.289] March 23 The Goofy film Home Made Home is released. [16] [23] [228.239] April 27 The Goofy film Cold War is released. [16] [23] [228.97] June 29 The Goofy film Tomorrow We Diet is released. [16] [23] [501.563] August 31 Disney releases the Goofy film Get Rich Quick to theaters. [16] [23] [228.204] October 21 Disney releases the Goofy film Fathers are People to theaters. Goofy Junior and Mrs. Goofy appear for the first time. [16] [23] [97.51] [228.176] November 23 The Goofy film No Smoking is released. [16] [23] [228.360] 1952 January 4 Disney releases the Goofy film Father's Lion to theaters. [16] [23] [228.176] (1951 [15]) February 29 The Goofy film Hello Aloha is released. [16] [23] [228.230] April 4 The Goofy film Man's Best Friend is released. [16] [23] [228.310] May 16 The Goofy film Two Gun Goofy is released. [16] [23] [501.577] June 27 The Goofy film Teachers are People is released. [16] [23] [501.540] October 31 The Goofy film Two Weeks' Vacation is released. [16] [23] [501.578] (1949 [25]) November 21 The Mickey Mouse film Pluto's Christmas Tree is released. Pluto, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Chip, and Dale also appear. [16] [23] [228.393] December 12 The Goofy film How to Be a Detective is released. [16] [23] [228.244] 1953 March 28 Disney releases the Goofy film Father's Day Off to theaters. [16] [23] [228.176] May 9 Disney releases the Goofy film For Whom the Bulls Toil to theaters. [16] [23] [15] [228.191] June 20 The Goofy film Father's Weekend is released. [16] (Father's Week-end [23]) (Father's Week End [228.176]) (month unknown) Dell Publishing Company produces Dell Color Comics comic book #468, Goofy. [113.333] July 11 The Goofy film How to Dance is released. [16] [23] [228.244] December 25 Disney releases the Goofy film How to Sleep to theaters. [16] [23] [228.245] 1955 June 10 Disney releases the Goofy film El Gaucho Goofy to theaters. It was originally part of the film Saludos Amigos. [85.349] [228.158] December 7 The ABC TV network airs the Disneyland TV show, entitled The Goofy Success Story. [85.357] [228.213] 1956 March 21 The ABC TV network airs the Disneyland TV show, entitled The Goofy Sports Story. [85.357] [228.213] (month unknown) General Mills features an acetate 78 rpm phonograph record on its Wheaties cereal boxes. Records include Chip 'N Dale, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy. [245.47] October 17 The ABC TV network airs the Disneyland TV show, entitled Goofy's Cavalcade of Sports. [85.358] [228.213] 1957 March 20 The ABC TV network airs the Disneyland TV show, entitled The Goofy Adventure Story. It shows five previously released Goofy cartoons, with new animation tying them together. [85.358] ("The Adventure Story" [228.6]) November 27 The ABC TV network airs the Disneyland TV show, entitled How to Relax. Several Goofy films are shown. [85.358] [228.245] 1959 (month unknown) Disney releases the animated film compilation Goofy Success Story to theaters. [23] 1961 February 20 Disney releases the Goofy film Aquamania to theaters. [16] [23] [85.350] (December 20 [228.28]) (1952 [15]) November 26 The NBC TV network airs the Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color show, entitled Holiday for Henpecked Husbands, with Goofy. [85.360] [228.236] 1963 March 3 The NBC TV network airs the Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color show, entitled Square Peg in a Round Hole with Ludwig von Drake, Donald Duck, and Goofy. [85.361] [501.520] 1964 (month unknown) Disney releases the animated film Goofy Sports Story. [23] 1965 February 13 Disney releases the Goofy film Freewayphobia No. 1 to theaters. [16] [23] [85.350] [228.195] September 22 Disney releases the Goofy film Freewayphobia #2 (Goofy's Freeway Trouble) to theaters. [16] [23] [228.213] (not a Goofy film [85.350]) 1967 (month unknown) Disney releases the animated film compilation Goofy Adventures. [23] 1972 (month unknown) Disney releases the animated film compilation Superstar Goofy to theaters in Denmark. [23] Helbros introduces a Goofy wristwatch in the US with numbers and arm movement running backward. Price is US$19.95. [209.84] [501.600] 1976 July 25 The NBC TV network airs The Wonderful World of Disney show, entitled Superstar Goofy. [501.531] 1979 (month unknown) The French Olympic team removes Goofy as their team mascot. [1175.13] 1980 (month unknown) Disney creates "Sport Goofy", a buffer and smarter version of Goofy. [191] The French Olympic team adopts Goofy as its official mascot. [97.50] 1981 (month unknown) West Germany names Sport Goofy as the spokesman for the German Sportlife Fund. [97.50] 1982 February Disney releases the music video You Can Always Be #1 with Goofy. [501.627] (month unknown) Disney releases the animated film compilation Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck Cartoon Collection Volume 2 on laserdisc for US$25. It includes Canine Caddy, Bumble Bee, Goofy and Wilbur, Dude Duck, Mickey's Trailer, Hawaiian Holiday, Donald's Happy Birthday, Good Scouts, Donald's Fountain of Youth, Soup's On, Lucky Number. [15] September Disney releases the animated 16-mm film Buyer Be Wise for educational use. Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy star. [23] [228.73] Disney releases the animated film Get It Right: Following Directions with Goofy for educational use. [23] [228.204] Disney releases the animated educational film The Energy Savers. Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy appear. [23] [228.165] 1983 (month unknown) Disney launches the TV show Mickey and Donald Present Sport Goofy in 36 countries. [97.50] September Disney releases the 16-mm animated film Disney's Wonderful World of Winter for educational use. Goofy appears. [23] [228.141] Disney releases the animated film Jiminy Cricket, P.S. (Problem Solver) for educational use. It stars Jiminy Cricket, Goofy, Donald Duck, and Ludwig Von Drake. [23] [228.263] Disney releases the 16-mm animated film A Goofy Look At Valentine's Day for educational use. [23] [228.212] 1987 May 5 Disneyland debuts "Disney Dollars". Mickey Mouse and Sleeping Beauty's Castle are on the $1 bill, Goofy and the Mark Twain Riverboat are on the $5 bill. [26.28] [232.85] [245.68] [228.130] [399.2] [757.40] May 27 The NBC TV network airs An All New Adventure of Disney's Sport Goofy, Featuring Sport Goofy in Soccermania. [228.18] August Disney releases the film Goofy's Hygiene Game for educational use. [228.214] 1988 (month unknown) Disney releases the animated film compilation Cartoon Classics: Here's Donald / Here's Goofy on laserdisc in the US, for US$25. It includes Wide Open Spaces, Donald's Ostrich, Crazy with the Heat, For Whom the Bulls Toil, Lion Down, and A Knight for a Day. [15] 1989 February 3 Disney issues new $1 and $5 Disney Dollars at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. The $1 bill depicts Mickey Mouse on one side, and Sleeping Beauty Castle on the other. The $5 bill depicts Goofy on one side, with the other side showing EPCOT Center's Spaceship Earth and the Empress Lilly Riverboat. [407] August 7 Disney releases the film Ships for educational use. The film is part of the "Goofy's Field Trips" series. [501.496] August 10 Disney releases the film Trains for educational use. The film is part of the "Goofy's Field Trips" series. [501.568] August 18 Disney releases the film Planes for educational use. The film is part of the "Goofy's Field Trips" series. [228.390] October 19 The Wonders of Life pavilion opens in EPCOT Center at Walt Disney World. It includes the Body Wars attraction, and the Cranium Command show, and Goofy over Health film. [228.62,108] [249.97] [395.42] [501.618] 1990 January 11 For the 35th anniversary of Disneyland, the Party Gras Parade debuts, with balloons 45 feet high of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Pluto, and Goofy. [26.29] [228.380] [939.43] April 30 Disney releases the film Goofy's Office Safety Championship for educational use. [228.214] Disney releases the film Goofy's Plant Safety Championship for educational use. [228.214] November 16 Disney releases the Mickey Mouse animated short film The Prince and the Pauper to theatres. Also appearing are Donald Duck, Goofy, Pluto, and Pete. [85.292,325] [228.400] (November 23 [11]) (1991 [15]) 1991 January Disney releases the 16-mm film Goofy over Dental Health for educational use. [228.213] March Disney releases the 16-mm eductional film Fitness Fun, featuring Goofy. [228.186] 1992 June 19 The World According to Goofy parade debuts at Disneyland. [26.29] [501.620] (month unknown) The Gambia issues ten postage stamps marking the 60th anniversary of Goofy. [653.43] November 2 Uganda issues ten postage stamps marking the 60th anniversary of Goofy. [617.681] November 11 Dominica issues ten postage stamps marking the 60th anniversary of Goofy. [648.757] November 15 The World According to Goofy parade at Disneyland makes its last run. [26.29] [501.620] November 24 Grenada Grenadines issues fifteen postage stamps marking the 60th anniversary of Goofy, depicting scenes from Goofy films. [653.460] December 7 Maldives issues fourteen postage stamps marking the 60th anniversary of Goofy. [655.589] 1993 January 24 The Mickey's Toontown area opens at Disneyland. It includes Mickey's House attraction, Minnie's House attraction, Miss Daisy boat attraction, Acorn Ball Crawl attraction, Jolly Trolley vehicle, Gadget's Go-Coaster attraction, Goofy's Bounce House attraction, and Chip 'n Dale's Treehouse attraction. [26.29] [34.279] [98] [226.43] [228.5,90,201,213,265,326,329,333,335] [757.40] March Disney releases the 19-minute video Goofy over Dental Health for educational use. [228.213] 1995 April 7 Buena Vista Pictures releases the Walt Disney Pictures animated feature film A Goofy Movie to theaters in the US. [15] [228.213] [374.34] (April 14 [25]) (month unknown) Disney releases the film A Goofy Movie on videocassette. [228.213] 1996 January 2 Disney releases the film A Goofy Movie on laserdisc in the US, for US$30. [15] 1997 March 1 Mali releases ten postage stamps depicting Goofy, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Minnie Mouse, and Huey/Dewey/Louie. [1190.742] 1998 January 29 Ghana issues 16 postage stamps depicting Mickey Mouse and friends, including Donald Duck and Goofy. [1161.266] October 15 Grenada issues 18 postage stamps depicting Disney Christmas Trains. Characters include Mickey Mouse, Jiminy Cricket, Pluto, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, Winnie-the-Pooh and friends. [653.467] [1161.522] November 13 Azerbaijan issues ten postage stamps for the World Rapid Chess Championship, depicting Disney characters Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, and Pluto. [1155.677] December 24 Nevis issues 22 stamps that depict Disney characters playing basketball, including Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Minnie, Mouse, Goofy, and Huey/Dewey/Louie. [1190.1249] 1999 January 11 Antigua & Barbuda issues 22 postage stamps for the 70th anniversary of Mickey Mouse, depicting Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, and Donald Duck, in water sports. [1155.433] March 1 Guyana issues 21 postage stamps for the 70th anniversary of Mickey Mouse. Characters depicted are Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, and Huey, Dewey, and Louie. [1161.631] March 12 Grenada issues ten postage stamps marking the 70th anniversary of Mickey Mouse, depicting scenes from Mickey's Dream Wedding. Characters on stamps include Goofy, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck, Donald Duck, Pluto, and Huey, Dewey, and Louie. [1161.485] May 27 Maldives issues 42 postage stamps marking the 70th anniversary of Mickey Mouse, depicting Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, and Pluto. [1190.716] 2000 (month unknown) Disney releases the An Extremely Goofy Movie Dance Party! music CD. [326.74] February 29 Disney releases the animated film An Extremely Goofy Movie on videocassette. [249.27] [326.69] 2001 April 6 Albania issues four postage stamps depicting Goofy. [1155.318] 2002 December 3 Buena Vista Home Entertainment releases three volumes of "Walt Disney Treasures", each title on two DVDs: Mickey Mouse in Black and White, The Complete Goofy, Behind the Scenes at The Walt Disney Studio. [415.26] 2003 February 2 The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A mugger is wearing a Goofy hat. [997] 2004 August 27 In Itasca, Illinois, over three days, a reunion is held of six original Mouseketeer actors of the Mickey Mouse Club. A question and answer session is held with Bill Farmer (voice of Goofy) and Tony Anselmo (voice of Donald Duck). [755.28] 2005 March 20 The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A vacation photo shows the lead character at a Disney theme park being held by Goofy and punched by Mickey Mouse. [1061] May 1 The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. When German youth are kicked out of a house, one asks another where they will go now. The reply is "To Disneyland, where we will heap the scorn on Goofy.". [1062] 2006 May 14 The American Broadcasting Company airs the America's Funniest Home Videos TV show in the US. Disney characters (the type with people inside costumes) Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, and Pluto appear. [1056] 2007 May 20 The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the USA. One of the ingredients of a stink bomb is "sweat from a walkaround Goofy suit". [1135] 2008 February 17 The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. "Shady and the Vamp" is a reference to Disney's film Lady and the Tramp, complete with spaghetti at the restaurant scene. The walking dog seen in the dog pound during the "Shady and the Vamp" segment is a reference to the Disney character, Goofy. After surviving a gas chamber, the dog says "This place is no picnic, but it sure beats working for Disney". [1194]