j_cole_25 Review of The Real Ghostbusters

The Real Ghostbusters (1986–1991)

As far as the cartoons of that era go, this one was one of the best.

[7/10 · 2 October 2006]

The first few seasons of this cartoon were excellent. This show boasted some of the best story lines of any cartoon made during the early 80's. In one memorable episode the Ghostbusters took on Cthulhu, a character created by H.P. Lovecraft. This show also boasted some great writers including, a few episodes written by Babylon 5 creator J. Michael Straczynski. The only problem with this show is the same as many other kid's shows, especially the shows of that era. That problem is the fact that they felt the need to create a cutesy type character that they believed would appeal to kids, for the purposes of marketing. That character was Slimer. The marketing campaign behind Slimer was expansive. It included toys, cereal, and even toothpaste, and it eventually ruined the show. After it became Slimer and The Real Ghosbusters, the quality of writing and the stories took a considerable nose dive.