The Boogieman Cometh

{{Infobox television episode | Title = The Boogieman Cometh | Image =  *200px* | Series = Real Ghostbusters | Season = 1 | Episode = 6 | Airdate = {{Start date|1986|10|18}} | Writer = [[Michael Reaves]] | Episode list = [[Real Ghostbusters: Season 1]]<br/>[[Real Ghostbusters: Episode Guide]] | Prev = [[Troll Bridge]] | Next = [[Mr. Sandman, Dream Me a Dream]] }}

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Characters

File:Real_Ghostbusters_Peter_Venkman.jpg%7Clink=Peter Venkman|

Peter Venkman{.wikilink}

File:Real_Ghostbusters_Egon_Spengler.jpg%7Clink=Egon Spengler|

Egon Spengler{.wikilink}

File:Real_Ghostbusters_Ray_Stantz.jpg%7Clink=Ray Stantz|

Ray Stantz{.wikilink}

File:Real_Ghostbusters_Winston_Zeddemore.jpg%7Clink=Winston Zeddemore|

Winston Zeddemore{.wikilink}

File:Real_Ghostbusters_Janine_Melnitz.jpg%7Clink=Janine Melnitz|

Janine Melnitz{.wikilink}

File:Real_Ghostbusters_Slimer.jpg%7Clink=Slimer|

Slimer{.wikilink}

Trivia

The title of the episode is likely a reference to the play, The Iceman Cometh.
The Boogieman visiting Egon as a child was what piqued his interest in the supernatural.
The Boogieman reappears in The Bogeyman is Back though his name is spelled differently.
Peter sudden changes from pajamas to uniform after Egon suggest they investigate.
In an animation error, two Peters get out of Ecto-1 at the Carters house.
When Egon slams down his fist when talking about the Boogieman, the audio is slightly out of sync.
Peter says "See you on the other side, Egon!", exactly what he says to Ray in a climactic moment in the first Ghostbusters movie"
Before jumping into the portal to the Boogieman's realm, Egon shouts "KHAN!", Captain Kirk's famous line in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.
This episode was done is a series of View Master reels, a popular toy in the 80's.
The song used in this episode is The Boogieman by Tahiti.
Ray references crossing the streams.

Quotes

: Peter Venkman: Watch out for that hot dog cart Winston. Don't hit that newstand!
: Winston Zeddemore: Ray, we should've put another wheel in the back seat for him.\

: Louey the ghost: You'll never take me alive coppers!
: Egon Spengler: Of course not, you're a ghost!
: Louey the Ghost: Oh yeah. I keep forgetting!\

: Peter Venkman: Another ghost, another dollar.\

: Winston Zeddemore: Boy I'm exhausted.
: Peter Venkman: Yeah, I don't know about you guys, but I'm gonna sleep like the dead.
: Egon Spengler: Possibily not the most appropriate metaphor Peter, considering our line of work.\

: Winston Zeddemore: Remember, as long as you're not afraid, he can't hurt you.
: Ray Stantz: Hmph! I want a glass of water.
: Peter Venkman: (Hands Ray a glass of water) Here, now go to sleep!
: Ray Stantz: Peeteerr.
: Peter Venkman: What?!
: Ray Stantz: Tell me a story.
: Winston Zeddemore: He's just getting into the role.
: Peter Venkman: He's gonna be in a bodycast if he keeps this up! (Looks over at Ray and starts telling a story) Once upon a time there were four Ghostbusters who had a job to do, only they couldn't do it 'cause one of them wouldn't go to sleep! THE END!!! (Slams door)
: Ray Stantz: Thppt!!\

: Egon Spengler: Go! I'll hold him off!
: Peter Venkman: Oh Yeah? You and what Starfleet?\

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Plot

Characters

Trivia

Quotes

Gallery

References