The Disney Shorts (and the cartoon short in general) started to decline in the late 40s. Walt ended the Pluto series, followed by the Mickey series. The Goofy series was next in line.
Goofy's role changed with great variety over the years. He's best remembered as one of Mickey's sidekicks in the earlier years and to a slightly lesser extent demonstrating to to play a sport in comedic pantomime. This formula continued to be used, but less often in the 1950's as Goofy represented the average working American. While the title suggests the "How To" cartoons of the 1940's, it is actually more of a parody of the Film Noir genre that gained popularity after the war; Complete with unexpected twists and turns and an unexpected ending. Here Goofy is in his classic "Goofy" persona instead of the contemporary "George Geef" persona.
There were reports by Disney fans that Disney stopped airing this short because of the intense cartoon violence. Indeed, the first half minute is crammed with all sorts of violence that would not be considered family friendly. Considering the genre that's being parodied (in a cartoony way), that shouldn't be surprising. The only official release that I know of is on the Disney Treasures.
One of the few Disney shorts from the 1950's featuring Disney's classic crew worthy of checking out.
Goofy's role changed with great variety over the years. He's best remembered as one of Mickey's sidekicks in the earlier years and to a slightly lesser extent demonstrating to to play a sport in comedic pantomime. This formula continued to be used, but less often in the 1950's as Goofy represented the average working American. While the title suggests the "How To" cartoons of the 1940's, it is actually more of a parody of the Film Noir genre that gained popularity after the war; Complete with unexpected twists and turns and an unexpected ending. Here Goofy is in his classic "Goofy" persona instead of the contemporary "George Geef" persona.
There were reports by Disney fans that Disney stopped airing this short because of the intense cartoon violence. Indeed, the first half minute is crammed with all sorts of violence that would not be considered family friendly. Considering the genre that's being parodied (in a cartoony way), that shouldn't be surprising. The only official release that I know of is on the Disney Treasures.
One of the few Disney shorts from the 1950's featuring Disney's classic crew worthy of checking out.