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Ghostbusters

Ghostbusters

So much fun it's spooky!

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Overview

Jake Kong Jr. and Eddie Spencer Jr. are sons of the original Ghost Busters, and they work alongside Tracy the Gorilla (who also worked with their fathers). Together, they are dedicated to ridding the world of the evil ghost wizard Prime Evil and his cast of henchmen.

Created by Lou Scheimer
Produced by Lou Scheimer
NetworksSyndication

Top Cast

Lou Scheimer

Lou Scheimer

Tracy the Gorilla / Anabone / Skelevision / Fuddy / Fib Face / Sir Trance-A-Lot

Alan Oppenheimer

Alan Oppenheimer

Merlin / Prime Evil / Fangster / Captain Long John Scarechrome / Airhead

Pat Fraley

Pat Fraley

Jake Kong, Jr. / Ghost Buggy, Jr. / Scared Stiff

Susan Blu

Susan Blu

Belfry / Futura / Jessica Wray

Linda Gary

Linda Gary

Madam Why / Mysteria / Apparitia

Erika Scheimer

Erika Scheimer

Corky / Skelevator / Shock Clock

Peter Cullen

Peter Cullen

Eddie Spenser, Jr. / Haunter / Brat-a-Rat / Floatzart / Big Evil / Corpulon

Themes & Keywords

ghostbustertime traveltime machineparanormal phenomenaghost huntingparanormal investigationghost hunterghostfather son reunionchanging the past or futureanimationcomedyghost comedyspooky comedy

About Ghostbusters

Ghostbusters is a mystery, animation, comedy, kids series that first aired in 1986 exploring themes of ghostbuster, time travel, time machine, paranormal phenomena, ghost hunting, paranormal investigation. Created by Lou Scheimer, it stars Lou Scheimer, Alan Oppenheimer, Pat Fraley. Jake Kong Jr. and Eddie Spencer Jr. are sons of the original Ghost Busters, and they work alongside Tracy the Gorilla (who also worked with their fathers). Together, they are dedicated to ridding the world of the evil ghost wizard Prime Evil and his cast of henchmen.

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