The Real Ghostbusters took rather blandly written, live-action movie characters and made them real. I liked the cartoon characters better as a kid and I still like them better now, nearly 20 years later. The original voice cast was excellent and the animation was probably the best out there at the time. Shuki Levy's musical score was awesome, both his own, original music and his pumped-up version of Ray Parker, Jr.'s "Ghostbusters" theme. I wish I could find a copy of the score. The music actually enhanced the series, set a mood. Most cartoon music these days is just there, just noise. Some of the earlier episodes ("Do Not Open" springs to mind) were absolutely fantastic, instant classics. I never minded the lack of an ongoing storyline; I've always liked the new adventure every week format.
Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. Most of the original creative staff left, including Lorenzo Music, Arsenio Hall, and Laura Summers, three of the major voice talents. The new team tried hard but couldn't capture the magic. The Real Ghostbusters entered a downward slide into shoddy animation and poor scripting until it finally died, all but forgotten.
Here's hoping Kid Rhino or someone else will come out with the first season or two on DVD!
Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. Most of the original creative staff left, including Lorenzo Music, Arsenio Hall, and Laura Summers, three of the major voice talents. The new team tried hard but couldn't capture the magic. The Real Ghostbusters entered a downward slide into shoddy animation and poor scripting until it finally died, all but forgotten.
Here's hoping Kid Rhino or someone else will come out with the first season or two on DVD!