Goof Troop

About Goof Troop

Goof Troop is an American animated comedy television series that aired from 1992 to 1993. Produced by Walt Disney Television Animation, it focuses on the suburban life of Goofy, a good-natured but clumsy anthropomorphic dog, along with his young and smarter son, Max. The show follows their eccentric everyday life, showcasing their fun, disastrous, and heartwarming situations.

Making / Production

Launched by Walt Disney Television Animation, Goof Troop was a part of the Disney Afternoon block of syndicated cartoons. Though predominantly a comedy, the show touched on serious themes, making it appealing to a wide age range.

Actors

• Bill Farmer as Goofy: Farmer voiced Goofy with a distinct southern drawl, capturing the character's good nature and clumsy, goofy charm.
• Dana Hill as Max Goofy: Hill demonstrated a remarkable ability to portray the frustration and excitement of a young boy navigating adolescence.
• Jim Cummings as Pete: Cummings played Pete, Goofy’s grumpy neighbor, emphasizing his selfishness and pettiness while making him funny and engaging.
• Rob Paulsen as P.J.: As Pete's kind-hearted and submissive son, Paulsen's character perfectly contrasted his father's domineering personality.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Goof Troop was the first television series to feature Goofy as a father figure and led to Goofy and Max later appearing in "A Goofy Movie."
• The series was inspired by a 1950s American sitcom, The Goofy shorts, which was also a comedy about suburban family life.
• In a reversal of typical sitcom father-son roles, Max often acts as the responsible party to counterbalance Goofy's clumsiness.

Awards

The show hasn't won any significant awards, but it remains a fan-favorite for its lovable characters and enduring humor.

Quotes

• "Gawrsh!" - Goofy
• "I just wanna live a normal life without having to spin pizzas to make ends meet!" - Max
• "Out of all the bad luck... why did I have to move next door to Goofy?" - Pete

Music, Soundtrack

• The memorable theme song was performed by Phil Baron.
• The background music was composed by Mark Watters and added to the show's unique, energetic and fun atmosphere.