Ghostbusters
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Ghostbusters is a 1984 film which spawned a sequel and animated series.
References
- The Muppet Babies used clips from the movie on several occasions, including the opening. One notable example is in the first season episode "Good Clean Fun," in which the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man is spoofed as "The Piggy Dough Girl."
- Muppet Magazine issue 10 featured a comic spoof called "Grossbusters."
- In episode 206 of Muppets Tonight, in order to rid the studio of the berserk Robot Abe Lincoln, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker don exterminator outfits and backpacks that resemble Ghostbusting gear.
- A billboard advertisement for Ghostbusters II can be seen in the background in Miss Piggy's Hollywood, in the second scene of Fozzie Bear looking for the Comedy Store.
Connections
- Dan Aykroyd played Ray Stantz in Ghostbusters (1984), Ghostbusters II (1989), and Ghostbusters: The Video Game (2009)
- Bernie Brillstein produced the 1984 film
- Roscoe Lee Browne played additional voices on Slimer! and the Real Ghostbusters (1988-1989)
- Dave Coulier played Peter Venkman on The Real Ghostbusters (1987-1992)
- Brian Doyle-Murray played a psychiatrist in Ghostbusters II (1989) and Mayor Jock Mulligan in Ghostbusters: The Video Game (2009)
- Arsenio Hall played Winston Zeddemore on The Real Ghostbusters' (1986-1988)
- Casey Kasem plays himself on the radio in the 1984 film
- Larry King plays himself on the radio in the 1984 film
- Katie Leigh played Junior Ghostbuster Jason on The Real Ghostbusters (1987-1989)
- Danny Mann played Luigi and Bud on Slimer! and the Real Ghostbusters (1988-1989)
- Cheech Marin played a dock supervisor in Ghostbusters II (1989)
- Rick Moranis played Louis Tully in Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II (1989)
- Ben Stein played a public works official in Ghostbusters II (1989)
- Cree Summer played Chilly Cooper on Slimer! and the Real Ghostbusters (1988-1989)
- Frank Welker played Ray Stantz, Slimer, and others on The Real Ghostbusters.
