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How to Catch a Cold
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How to Catch a Cold

1986-09-13 · 9 min · Not rated

Family · Animation

When a young boy is sick in bed with a cold, a Disney book on his shelf comes to life, from which Goofy explains some of the mistakes the boy might have made that led to his cold and how to protect himself so he won't get others sick.

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Directors
Brad White
Production companies
Walt Disney Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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David FaustinoDavid FaustinoBoy
Hal SmithHal SmithGoofy (voice)

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