Global InformationThe Real Ghostbusters information
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| Also known as | Slimer! and the Real Ghostbusters (seasons 4–7) |
| Genre | Supernatural comedy procedural |
| Based on | Ghostbusters by
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| Developed by | Joe Medjuck Michael C. Gross |
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| Theme music composer | Ray Parker Jr. |
| Opening theme | "Ghostbusters" |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 7 |
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| Running time | 14–24 minutes |
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| Release | September 13, 1986 – October 5, 1991[2][3] |
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The Real Ghostbusters is an American animated television series, a spin-off/sequel of the 1984 comedy film Ghostbusters.[4] The series ran from September 13, 1986, to October 5, 1991, and was produced by Columbia Pictures Television and DIC Enterprises, and distributed by Coca-Cola Telecommunications.[5]
The series continues the adventures of paranormal investigators Dr. Peter Venkman, Dr. Egon Spengler, Dr. Ray Stantz, Winston Zeddemore, their secretary Janine Melnitz and their mascot ghost Slimer.[6]
"The Real" was added to the title after a dispute with Filmation and its Ghost Busters properties.[7]
There also were two ongoing Real Ghostbusters comics, one published monthly by NOW Comics in the United States and the other published weekly (originally biweekly) by Marvel Comics in the United Kingdom. Kenner produced a line of action figures and playsets based on the cartoon. In 2023, events from the series would be adapted for the canon video game Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, in particular the character of Samhain.
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