The Real Ghostbusters, Vol. 1

Time Life Entertainment

Do you know who to contact in the case of spectral emergency? The real Ghostbusters. With a promising video game and strong rumors of a third feature film in the works (albeit with a Next Generation treatment), this is exactly the time to be slimed. As a follow-up to the original Ghostbusters film, this animated series is responsible for turning Winston into more than just a chauffeur. In fact, likeness rights (and egos) changed the roles and look for all four Ghostbusters. The result was successful, if not more silly, and helped to spawn the film’s sequel. When the series began on network television, the scripts focused on slapstick laughs and marketing ploys to turn Slimer into a household name. After a dozen episodes, this set hits syndication and the heebie-jeebies slip in. Instead of haunted toasters, the beams are crossed on some truly unnerving ghouls and mythical phantoms. We never really shake the Saturday Morning feel, but there are some great bits of Japanese-influenced animation, and some scary ghosts and thrilling situations. Just in case the third film sucks the life out of our childhood, we can always call on The Real Ghostbusters.