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The Real Ghostbusters

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The Real Ghostbusters is an American animated television series produced by Columbia Pictures Television and DiC Entertainment that ran from 1986 to 1991. Based on the 1984 comedy film Ghostbusters, the show continues the supernatural adventures of Peter Venkman, Egon Spengler, Ray Stantz, and Winston Zeddemore, alongside their secretary Janine and the ghost Slimer. The title includes "Real" to distinguish it from an unrelated Filmation series simply called Ghost Busters. Noted for its darker first-season tone supervised by writer J.

Michael Straczynski, the series expanded the franchise's lore with diverse mythological entities.

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Why is the cartoon called "The Real Ghostbusters"?

The "Real" was added to the title to distinguish it from a competing, unrelated cartoon called "Ghost Busters" produced by Filmation Associates. Filmation owned the rights to a 1975 live-action show called "The Ghost Busters." The DiC Entertainment series, which started in 1986, was the official adaptation of the 1984 Ivan Reitman film.

Did the original actors voice the characters in "The Real Ghostbusters"?

No, the cartoon utilized a different voice cast, though voice actor Lorenzo Music famously provided the voice of Peter Venkman. Interestingly, Bill Murray, who played Venkman in the movies, reportedly joked that Music's voice sounded nothing like him. The rest of the team was voiced by talented actors like Frank Welker and Maurice LaMarche.

What was the "Slimer!" spin-off from "The Real Ghostbusters"?

In 1988, the show was rebranded as "Slimer! and the Real Ghostbusters" for its later seasons. This expansion included a new segment focused entirely on the green ghost Slimer and his comedic adventures. The rebrand was an attempt to make the show friendlier to younger audiences and capitalize on the character's popularity.

How long did "The Real Ghostbusters" cartoon run?

The animated series ran for seven seasons, originally airing from 1986 to 1991. It was produced by the animation studio DiC Entertainment and Columbia Pictures Television. The show significantly expanded the Ghostbusters lore, introducing new monsters, gadgets, and characters that weren't in the films.

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