The Real Ghostbusters

The Real Ghostbusters (1986-1991)

EndedAnimation showAction, Adventure, Children

The Real Ghostbusters continues where the first movie left off, with the four Ghostbusters facing forces of the supernatural. Helping out the Ghostbusters would be their secretary, Janine Melnitz, and (eventually) Louis Tully. Also joining in would be the green ghost busted at the Sedgewick Hotel in the first movie, which was given the name Slimer.

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Scheduleevery Saturday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S07E0420,000 Leagues Under the StreetOct 5, 1991
S07E03Attack of the B-Movie MonstersSep 28, 1991
S07E02Not Now, Slimer!Sep 21, 1991
S07E01The Treasure of Sierra TamaleSep 14, 1991
S06E16The Magnificent FiveDec 22, 1990
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

Who created The Real Ghostbusters?

The show was created by Jean Chalopin and Andy Heyward.

Who are the voice actors for the main characters in The Real Ghostbusters?

The main characters in the show were voiced by Lorenzo Music (Peter Venkman), Arsenio Hall (Winston Zeddemore), Maurice LaMarche (Egon Spengler), and Frank Welker (Ray Stantz).

How long was each episode of The Real Ghostbusters?

Each episode of The Real Ghostbusters was approximately 22 minutes long.

What was the main plot of The Real Ghostbusters?

The show followed the adventures of a team of ghost hunters who travel around New York City and capture various ghosts.

Who directed The Real Ghostbusters?

The show was directed by various directors including Richard Raynis, Chris Cuddington, and others.

Which network aired The Real Ghostbusters?

The show originally aired on ABC from 1986-1987, and was later picked up by syndication.

Who composed the theme song for The Real Ghostbusters?

The show's theme song was composed by Ray Parker Jr., who also wrote and performed the theme song for the original Ghostbusters movie.

How many seasons of The Real Ghostbusters were produced?

The show ran for a total of 7 seasons.

What type of animation was used in The Real Ghostbusters?

The show used traditional hand-drawn animation with some computer-generated imagery.

Were any of the characters in The Real Ghostbusters based on the actors from the Ghostbusters movie?

Yes, the character of Winston Zeddemore was specifically designed to look like and be voiced by Arsenio Hall, who had a small role in the original Ghostbusters movie.

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Also known as

  • Az igazi szellemirtók (Hungary)
  • Настоящие охотники за привидениями (Russian Federation)

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