Dick Van Dyke to Lend Voice to Disney Jr's MICKY MOUSE CLUBHOUSE

Legendary actor and comedian Dick Van Dyke recorded the role of Captain Goof-Beard, Goofy's long-lost Grandpappy, for an upcoming episode of Disney Junior's hit animated series MICKY MOUSE CLUBHOUSE. 

Van Dyke is best known for a long and successful film and television career including The Dick Van Dyke Show, Diagnosis Murder, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Mary Poppins. He won a Tony Award for his performance in Bye Bye Birdie and starred in Broadway's 1980 revival of The Music Man.

Combining the rich heritage of Disney's beloved classic characters with state-of-the art 3D computer animation, "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" introduces a whole new generation of preschoolers to Mickey and his lovable pals. Produced by Disney Television Animation, the learning-focused, song- and fun-filled series is part of Disney Channel's programming block for kids 2-7, Disney Junior and also around the world on Disney Channels and Disney Junior Channels.

Guided by a specific curriculum, the series is designed to introduce problem solving and early mathematics skills (sequencing, counting, classifying, sorting, complex patterns, spatial relations, size and distance comparisons, addition, subtraction, weights and balances) in a fun way.

"Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" is the first television series starring Mickey in computer generated animation and although the genre is contemporary, the series' designs are referential to classic character drawings of the 1940s.

Minnie, Goofy, Donald, Pluto and Daisy all join Mickey in this vibrant interactive series that invites young viewers to help solve challenges and overcome obstacles. Each engaging story features a different theme and offers cognitive, social and creative-learning opportunities through a dynamic, play-along experience. Interactivity is key from start to finish as Mickey speaks directly to preschoolers, asking questions and encouraging them to play games, participate in special phrases or cheers, and solve puzzles to reach a goal.

Photo credit: Todd Wawrychuk/Disney Jr.