How to Catch a Cold

When a young boy wakes up sick with a cold, his bedroom becomes a place where a storybook springs to life. Inside the book Goofy appears and walks the child through some likely missteps and everyday habits that could have contributed to catching the cold. Rather than scolding, Goofy uses humor and simple demonstrations to show how germs spread, how to care for oneself, and how to avoid passing illness to friends and family. The film keeps the tone light and accessible, aimed at children and parents who want a gentle lesson about hygiene. It focuses on kindness, rest, and basic handwashing too.

Released in 1986, the animated family short was directed by Brad White and created by Jurgen Wolff. Voice work includes David Faustino as the boy and Hal Smith as Goofy, giving the piece a classic, accessible cartoon feel for families.

No reliable box office figures or wide theatrical release records are readily available. The title seems to have had limited distribution, and it did not register on mainstream earnings charts, so commercial impact remains largely undocumented and minimal to note.

Critical response appears scarce and contemporary reviews are hard to find, with user ratings nearly absent. The film's main themes are simple hygiene education, personal care during illness, consideration for others. It blends instruction and slapstick, aiming to reassure children, giving practical advice about rest, handwashing, and courtesy when sick.

Although it never achieved broad fame, the short stands as a small example of 1980s educational family animation. Goofy's role as a gentle instructor is memorable to some viewers, and the film occasionally surfaces in retrospectives or fan posts as a quaint, helpful slice of childhood media still online today.