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The Essential Goof

Countries: USA,
Release Date: December 03, 2002
Year: 2002
Runtime:7 mins
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, covers the character and design of Goofy. It includes a part of the lecture that animator Art Babbitt provided about Goofy and how he must be portrayed in cartoons. He did this because he felt that Goofy had been a weak character defined by a voice. In fact, it was only after Babbitt completed his analysis of Goofy as a character with a personality, mannerisms, and mental attitude, that he became a star.

How to Watch The Essential Goof Legally and Safely

If you want to stream The Essential Goof through reputable and legal services, there are a few good options depending on where you are. Subscription platforms like HBO Max, Disney+, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV+ sometimes carry The Essential Goof films or related DC titles—though availability depends on your country.

If you’d rather not commit to a subscription, there are ad‑supported, free (but legal) platforms such as Tubi, Pluto TV, Peacock or Crackle (where available in your region) that occasionally host superhero films.

Lastly, don’t forget about library‑linked streaming options like Kanopy or Hoopla (if your library or university is registered), and official uploads by film distributors on YouTube—these can also give you legal access to classic movies.

Earl Boen     , Leonard Maltin