Goofy and Wilbur is an animated cartoon short produced by Walt Disney Productions and released by RKO Radio Pictures on March 17, 1939.
[3] Goofy is out fishing in a small beaten boat with a sputtering motor, and stops when he comes across a sign that says “No Fishing.” He opens up a box, and out leaps his grasshopper friend Wilbur, landing on his finger.
Giving Goofy a wave, Wilbur gently dives into the water, but is able to walk across the surface with his feet and look for fish to catch.
A fish wakes up to see Wilbur, and begins to chase the grasshopper while Goofy stays hidden in the boat, sticking out his net cautiously.
Goofy finally slaps the fish, causing a very blue Wilbur to fall onto his knee, unable to move.
Leaping into the water, Wilbur sends out a massive call to all the fish in the area, and they respond, circling the poor insect.
The stork begins to run away as it sees Goofy in pursuit, and lands safely in its nest at the top of a hollow tree.
The stork flies away angrily, leaving its egg behind, and Goofy begins to cry, mourning the loss of his friend.
The Film Daily wrote: "Wilbur, the grasshopper, is a new character among Disney creations, and will immediately have millions of cheering fans..