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Ghostbusters

  • TV Series
  • 1986–1987
  • TV-Y7
  • 25m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
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Ghostbusters (1986)
Dark FantasyAdventureAnimationComedyFamilyFantasySci-Fi

A squad of supernatural investigators are Earth's only defense against an evil ghost wizard and his minions.A squad of supernatural investigators are Earth's only defense against an evil ghost wizard and his minions.A squad of supernatural investigators are Earth's only defense against an evil ghost wizard and his minions.

  • Creator
    • Marc Richards
  • Stars
    • Pat Fraley
    • Peter Cullen
    • Alan Oppenheimer
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    3.3K
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    • Creator
      • Marc Richards
    • Stars
      • Pat Fraley
      • Peter Cullen
      • Alan Oppenheimer
    • 25User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    • 1986
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    • 1986
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      • Marc Richards
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    Claimed the "Ghostbusters" name first

    A previous comment posted about this show is entirely false. Actually, this show claimed the name "Ghostbusters" first, as it was a follow up of the live-action 1970's sitcom "Ghostbusters," which featured a similar plot. Because of this live action show, makers of the Ghostbusters movie had difficulties using the name, since it was already taken. Similarly, the cartoon came before the "Real Ghostbusters" cartoon.
    Movie Nuttball

    Filmation's Ghostbusters!

    The animated television series of Filmation's Ghostbusters was very good. I'd watch it whenever I could when it was on in the 1980s. The animation was very good and clear. The voices were good for the characters including the talents of Alan Oppenheimer, Linda Gary, Pat Fraley, Peter Cullen, Susan Blu, Lou Scheimer, and Erika Scheimer. Some of these talents were the voices of other classic 1980s animated programs such as He-Man and the Masters of the Universe and She-Ra: The Princess of Power, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to name a few. The stories in the cartoons were good. It was interesting and fun to watch. If you are able to watch this on television or on tape do so because this was one of the great animated shows of the 1980s in My opinion! I recommend it!
    turbo-17

    Not a Rip-off!!!

    On the contrary. If you would activate the comments option of the Ghostbusters DVD, you would realize that the reason producers had a lot of trouble nailing down the name "Ghostbusters." That was due to a '70s TV show of the same name.

    I was living overseas at the time, so I only saw this series and not the "Real Ghostbusters." Until I came to the States, that is. Of course, I was familiar with the popular movie (and the fabulous MTV video), but I like both cartoons. I loved Lorenzo Music as the voice of Peter Venkman and Garfield, as well, but I digress.

    Ironically, both were originally live-action, and Ghostbusters (with gorilla) came before Ghostbusters (with Slimer) in both instances, yet most people think that it's the other way around--or weren't aware of the '70s series at all. Like a previous user pointed out, that's the way it will be forever remembered by people.
    puck46

    Not What You think . . .

    We used to watch this at my house as a kid - it was in the time slot right before "The Real Ghostbusters", on another network. As has been pointed out, it was nothing compared to "The Real Ghostbusters". However the claim that this show was a rip off is not entirely true.

    In 1975 "The Ghostbusters" was released. This film is, in fact, a movie about two guys and a gorrilla who fought Ghosts with their dematerializer. When "The Ghostbusters" (starring Dan Aykroyd) was released, it was quickly made into a cartoon show, and as it was, some genius realized that they had the rights (or could obtain the rights) to a show which actually had a better claim to originality. The show was very slapstick, vaudeville, just like the movie it was based on, and worth a watch. But it's attitude (and quality) we're far different from what fans of the later film expected, and it was quickly labeled a rip off, and lost to time.
    8jalilidalili

    Ghostbusters useful in classrooms!

    I use to love this show as a child. It's not a rip off from the movie as i twas already mentioned many times. I had a really hard time getting a DVD and now I finally have it. I'm a teacher at a elementary school and I teach English as a foregin language. Guess what - this cartoon is a perfect tool for that. The language and the plot are simple enough for kids to follow it even without listening to the words, so the language sort of slips into their conscience. It's good for basic vocabulary and listening comprehension. The cartoon is also not violent (not really) and funny enough with a strong moral point at the end. So it's perfect for a classroom. At first I was afraid the children would hate it, because the plots are simplistc and the are quite a few goof-ups, but children up to the age of 10 simply loved it and learned quite a few things. We could always start a discussion about the moral of the story (told at the end), revize the new words they've learned and simply reenact some scenes (for pure fun and relaxation). This made me think about this cartoon in a whole new light. It's not just a trip down the memory lane, but it's also a useful tool for foregin language teaching (who would have guessed :)

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    • Trivia
      According to Lou Scheimer, he received a call from a horrified viewer who assumed Tracy the Ape was a substitute for "S.O.S. fantômes (1984)"'s Winston Zeddemore.
    • Quotes

      [repeated line]

      Jake Kong, Eddie Spencer: Let's go, Ghostbusters!

      [slaps each other five high on the ceiling and then run into the Skelevator]

    • Crazy credits
      The Filmation logo appears with a musical chime, and the "Presents" title is a scrawl rather than in a typeface.
    • Connections
      Edited into WPIX, Filmation: Bust the Baddies Win the Goodies (1986)

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    • Release date
      • September 8, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Filmation's Ghostbusters
    • Production companies
      • Filmation Associates
      • Tribune Broadcasting Company
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      25 minutes
    • Color
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