the real ghostbusters is an american animated television series based on the 1984 movie "ghostbusters". the series ran from 1986 to 1991, and was produced by camme animation studios, dic entertainment and coca-cola telecommunications. "the real" was added to the title over a dispute with filmation and its ghost busters properties. the series continues the adventures of paranormal investigators dr. peter venkman, dr. egon spengler, winston zeddemore, dr. ray stantz, their secretary janine melnitz and their mascot ghost slimer.