| Forrest Tucker | Jake Kong |
| Larry Storch | Eddie Spenser |
| Bob Burns | Tracy |
On CBS, from 9/6/75 - 9/4/76
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The Ghost Busters were a trio (Jake Kong, Eddie Spencer, and Tracy, the gorilla) that dealt with ghosts and other supernatural creatures. At the beginning of each episode, the trio get a taped message outlining their new mission. Once the message plays, the recording self destructs (ala Mission: Impossible). But unlike Mission Impossible, they never manage to get rid of the recording before it explodes.
The Ghost Busters then head out to find, capture, or get rid of the supernatural being. In almost every case, the various creatures end up in the old castle. The various creatures they encountered included vikings, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, vampires, gypsies, werewolves, and of course, various ghosts.
Forest Tucker and Larry Storch are probably best known for their work together on F Troop. Besides playing Tracy, Bob Burns has appeared as gorillas on numerous occasions in commercials and various tv series. Some of the kids shows that he has appeared on include Wonderbug, New Mickey Mouse Club, and Dusty's Treehouse.
Unlike the other Filmation live action series, Ghost Busters was primarily shot on video in the studio. With the addition of a laugh track and an emphasis on comedy, it resembled a Krofft show more than a Filmation show. After the Ghostbusters film was a hit, Filmation put out an animated updated version of the show, the Original Ghostbusters in 1986.
The complete Ghost Busters series was released on DVD on April 17th, 2007. Besides the entire series, the set includes photo galleries, interviews with Lou Scheimer and Bob Burns, and the "I'll Be A Son Of A Ghostbuster" episode of the animated series.
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The first volume
The Maltese Monkey - Dr. What's His Name - The Canterville Ghost - Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf - The Flying Dutchman - The Dummy's Revenge - The Worthless Gauze - Which Witch is Which - They Went Thataway - Vampire's Apprentice - Jekyll and Hyde (Together for the First Time) - Only Ghosts Have Wings - The Vikings Have Landed - Merlin the Magician- The Abominable Snowman
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The complete Ghost Busters series will be released on DVD on April 17th, 2007. Besides the entire series, the set will include photo galleries, interviews with Lou Scheimer and Bob Burns, and the "I'll Be A Son Of A Ghostbuster" episode of the animated series.
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The first volume
To capitalize on the title similarity between this show and the Ghostbusters movie, 4 video tape compilations were released on video in the mid 80s. Except for the last tape, each tape contained 3 episodes.a Volume 1 was released in 1985 and it contained "The Maltese Monkey" with guest stars Billy Barty (Siqmund and the Sea Monster) and Johnny Brown (Laugh-In), "The Cantorville Ghost" with guest stars Ted Knight and Kathy Garver (Family Affair), and "Who�s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf" with guest star Lennie Weinrib (Magic Mongo). Volume 2 had "The Vikings Have Landed" with Jim Backus, "Only Ghosts Have Wings," and "Hyde and Go Seek". Volume 3 had "They Went That Away" with Marty Ingalls; The Vampire's Apprentice; and Merlin, The Magician with Bowery Boy Huntz Hall. The final volume only contained one episode, Dr. Whatshisname, with Bernie Kopell (Love Boat). All of the tapes are out of print, but you might be able to find a copy for rent or on Ebay.
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