Dr. Peter Venkman: Dr. Raymond Stantz: Dr. Egon Spengler: Something I loved from my childhood. How 'bout a little music? Lie down there, relax. What is a Production Company in Film (& What Do They Do? [coming up to Louis during party] for four big ones, Four thousand dollars for that. Dr. Peter Venkman: The structure of this roof cap is exactly like the kind of telemetry tracker that NASA uses to identify dead pulsars in deep space. And where do you put these ghosts, once you catch them? Actual physical contact! [very uncompfortably] [holding up papers] Dr. Peter Venkman: It was never, ever this bad, though! [Really is nervous] Try to imagine all life as you know it stopping instantaneously and every molecule in your body exploding at the speed of light. Past-life experience intruding on present time. Anything. July 6, 1983 Draft (credit: Lawrence Duane), Aug. 5, 1983 Draft (credit: Keith Alioto). Dr. Peter Venkman: Could be race memory stored in the collective unconscious. Show more Show more Shop. Dr. Raymond Stantz: Finally, the Ghostbusters get an actual call to bust some ghosts. I think so, but I'm sure there are no animals in there. Oh yes you will, I'll make sure you will. But it all had to come from somewhere, which is why we will be looking at the Ghostbusters script. Dr. Egon Spengler: Whoa, whoa, whoa! Dr. Peter Venkman: Dr. Raymond Stantz: Nobody *ever* made them like this! The phone-in topic Today: "Ghosts and Ghostbusting." Ted has a small carpet cleaning business in receivership; Annette's drawing a salary from a deferred bonus from two years ago! ghostbusters commercial script - johnsbschool.com Dr. Peter Venkman : [ as the Ghostbusters approach Gozer ] Grab your stick! Louis: Louis: I'm getting stronger readings here. Each one has a role to play and fill, keeping the world of the Ghostbusters script unique and unforgettable. Dr. Peter Venkman: [training Winston] Every ancient religion has its own myth about the end of the world. Hey, he pulls the wagon, I made the deals. He will come in one of the pre-chosen forms. In the adjacent park area, pretty hustlers and drug peddlers go about their business. [to the Mayor] You know, you don't act like a scientist. I'm getting a little tired of this. Up until two weeks ago. I'll take Miss Barrett back to her apartment and check her out. I'd like to analyze it. [the Slimer charges at Venkman] I think this building should be condemned. I'm givin' this whole thing as a promotional expense, that's why I invited clients instead of friends. Five thousand dollars? Turning off these machines would be extremely hazardous. I think we'd better split up. I'm here with Dana Barrett. Lenny, offically the church won't take any postion with the religious implications of these phenomenons. And there were flames, and I heard a voice say "Zuul"! Reitman told Insider he didn't want it out that he was working on a "Ghostbusters" script. If he does that again, you can shoot him. let's talk seriously. Walter Peck: Because I'm curious. What is it? Excuse me, this is private property. Dr. Egon Spengler: I also play raquetball. Dr. Peter Venkman: [looking surprised] Hey Where these stairs go? Walter Peck: [the Ecto-1 is getting a police escort to Dana's apartment building]. Dr. Raymond Stantz: Dr. Raymond Stantz: [Inspecting Dana's refrigerator for paranormal activity]. Dr. Peter Venkman: Dr. Peter Venkman: The Original Ghostbusters Script Was (Literally) Out Of This World Dr. Raymond Stantz Well thank you, Louis, I'll really try to stop by. Ted! Dr. Peter Venkman: Break it up! You know, it just occurred to me that we really haven't had a successful test of this equipment. I have a radical idea. But at 19%, you didn't even bargain with the guy! Dr Ray Stantz: Male Student: Hotel Manager: Janine Melnitz: Sir, what you had there is what we refer to as a focused, non-terminal, repeating phantasm or a class-five full-roaming vapor. Well yeah, you know what I did? Dr. Peter Venkman: The Ghostbusters make it to Barretts apartment and encounter Gozer, who is here to destroy the city (and world). As a duly designated representative of the City, County and State of New York, I order you to cease any and all supernatural activity and return forthwith to your place of origin or to the nearest convenient parallel dimension. Alright, okay. The Keymaster, Venkman tries to wipe the slime off of his hand, Dana, possessed by "The Gatekeeper," answers the door, She slams the door in his face. Dr. Egon Spengler: I'm not sure Walter Peck: Many Shuvs and Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in the depths of the Slor that day, I can tell you! Ghostbusters is an extremely quotable script, even if it doesnt contain each and every famous line from the final film. Dr. Egon Spengler: [looking at the temporary sign on Ghostbusters HQ while a worker is hanging it up] Hey! The full commercial (again, without the on-screen graphics) also appears in the PlayStation 3 version of Ghostbusters: The Video Game. Dr. Peter Venkman: Dan Aykroyd is a Canadian comedian, actor, writer, producer, director, musician, and even businessman. Winston Zeddemore: ,Dr. Peter Venkman: On the surface, its about a group of guys catching ghosts, and Dan Aykroyds original treatment will always reflect that. What do you mean "big"? Dr. Peter Venkman: Dr. Peter Venkman: Were here to help. Dr. Peter Venkman: There are obviously other characters in this movie: Walter Peck, the stuck up government beaurocrat; Winston Zeddemore, the most grounded guy in the group (who just joined for a paycheck); Louise Tully, a memorable and hilarious nerd; Janine Melnitz, a secretary whos quit better jobs than being a Ghostbusters secretary. Each one of us is carrying an unlicensed nuclear accelerator on his back. Because, I respect you. We came, we saw, we've kick its ass. Well, of course I'm telling the truth! Dana Barrett: Good job, isn't it? Dr. Peter Venkman: Forget it, Venkman. My mind is totally blank. We don't wanna lose her. I want this man arrested! We're the Ghostbusters. Walter Peck: Dr. Peter Venkman: It was even chosen by the Library of Congress to be preserved in the National Film Registry in 2006. Everybody can relax, I found the car. I won't pay it. Slow down. Dr. Raymond Stantz: In the video below, at about 6:25, you can see Murray, Aykroyd, and co-star and co-writer Harold Ramis trying out a few alternate names for their paranormal team. Dana. Please be aware that as an Amazon Associate, I earn a very tiny commission from purchases made though the Amazon links on this site. Wait, wait, wait! Here is the story structure for theGhostbusters screenplay: Dr. Peter Venkman, Dr. Ray Stantz, and Dr. Egon Spengler work for a university. Well, listen, maybe if we start dancing other people will join in! And to paraphrase Peter Venkman, the franchise rights alone made them rich beyond their wildest dreams. Dana Barrett: Thank you! [the Victorian Lady Ghost is floating in mid-air, reading a book]. Winston Zeddemore: Sorry, Venkman, I'm terrified beyond the capacity for rational thought. Walter Peck: Peter grabs Ray's ear, Egon pulls out a calculator and starts punching in numbers. Spengler slowly shakes his head. It seems the Goz' has been puttin' some moves on *my* would-be girlfriend. This is the Ghostbusters' commercial that appears in the film, as written in the script. [after Gozer disappears] Dr. Peter Venkman: Dr. Raymond Stantz: I saw it! Dr. Raymond Stantz: Dr. Peter Venkman: Spengler slowly shakes his head. [Annoyed] Exactly what are you a doctor of, Mr. Venkman? As a transit cop chats amiably with a female cashier, the subway turnstiles begin spinning unaccountably. Dr. Egon Spengler: On Cover B of Ghostbusters Year One Issue #1, Winston's middle name Ramsey appears on the file. Dr. Peter Venkman: Louis: Dr. Peter Venkman: oh, wait, wait, i've always wanted to do this! Dr. Peter Venkman: Male Student: Dr. Peter Venkman: Now either you shut off these machines, or we'll shut them off for you. Just a few months after landing its new release date, Ghostbusters 4 has gotten a promising script update from star Ernie Hudson. You've never been out of college. Dr Ray Stantz: Dr. Raymond Stantz: [as Dana puts strings on her cello, Ray is being interviewed by Joe Frankin on television]. So be good, for goodness sake! The Keymaster, entering with Peck, Police Sergeant and Con Ed Man, in jail, the Ghostbusters study the blueprints of Dana's apartment building, to a cellmate looking over his shoulder blueprints, He pauses, glancing uneasily at the rest of the holding cell crowd, spins around to face another of the inmates, and starts singing, Ghostbusters shoot at Gozer, but she disappears, Walter Peck gets kicked out of the Mayor's Office, he yanks the tablecloth off of one of the tables, upsetting and breaking everything except a vase of flowers on the center of the table, after Ray thinks of the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man and it appears, stomping through New York City, telling Winston, who is new to the team on how to place ghosts in the storage facility, Ray pulls a lever and the green light comes on, the Ghostbusters exit the elevator. Dr. Peter Venkman: Dana. Yeah, what have you got? Walter Peck: They wouldn't touch us with ten-meter cattle prod. That oughta do it. A real nasty one, too. Wait for the sign. Dean Yeager: You said crossing the streams was bad! Dr Ray Stantz: But if I'm *right*, and we *can* stop this thing Lenny, you will have saved the lives of millions of registered voters. Dr. Egon Spengler: I have a radical idea. Once the Ghostbusters business starts booming, government intervention tries to come in and ruin everything. This Mr. Stay Puft's okay! Mentally incompetent? I swear, they're just coming to me. Dr. Egon Spengler: Peter Venkman "Just pick up the phone and call the professionals!" Egon Spengler "Call the." All "Ghostbusters!" Egon Spengler "Serving all your supernatural elimination needs 24 hours a day." All "Ghostbusters! I have some news from the world of Gozer. [referring to her radical change in personality] [to a policeman] Stimulants? Oh, that's very fascinating to me. Dana Barrett: There is no Dana, only Zuul! We're paying for this stuff! Dr. Peter Venkman: Why worry? There's nothing else in my life! [gasps] Our courteous and efficient staff is on call 24 hours a day to serve all your supernatural elimination needs. [Holding a Twinkie] It's, a couple of wavy lines. Dr. Peter Venkman: You can have it your way, Mr. Venkman. Yes sir, don't worry. Is it just a mist, or does it have arms and legs? Dr. Raymond Stantz: I'll tell you what the effect is, it's pissing me off! [Walter Peck storms out of room] "And the seas boiled and the skies fell.". Columbia Pictures/YouTube. We must prepare for the coming of Gozer. As fun as Ghostbusters is, its hidden strength is in its ability to be more than it seems. Dr. Peter Venkman: Okay, whatever happens, let's be professionals. You You've earned it, [in front of the library ghost, their first ghost sighting], [Egon and Ray stare at each other in silence. Just asking. Listen, I'm usually very psychic, and I have a terrible feeling that something awful is going to happen to you. [over walkie-talkie] Louis: In the 1990s, Ghostbusters star Dan Aykroyd wrote a script for Ghostbusters 3: Hellbent, which would have seen the team transported to an alternate version of Manhattan calledwait for it . I'm gonna go for broke. Dr. Peter Venkman: Louis: Dr. Egon Spengler: [Venkman shakes hands with Peck and still has ectoplasm on his hands]. This is a major disgrace. Important safety tip. Dean Yeager: You gotta learn to play rough! This is preposterous. [Peck is wiping the ectoplasm on his jacket] Okay, who brought the dog? You can have this ticket and keep it! I'm not paying that ticket! Winston Zeddemore: Thank you for coming so quickly! Man at Elevator: The trio run away screaming, half in shock, half in amazement, hands Egon a petri dish filled with ectoplasmic residue, Louis is being chased by the demon Vinz Clortho, after the beautiful female student has guessed 5 out of 5 cards right while he has "none"; actually he has one, Dana has been possessed by the demon Zuul, looking at the temporary sign on Ghostbusters HQ while a worker is hanging it up, hears a siren approaching and an old, gray station wagon pulls up in the driveway, looks and sees Stantz in the driver's seat, gets off the elevator and Louis comes out of his apartment, tries to go back into his apartment but he's locked himself out, offers Ray a drink, which he reluctantly accepts, Egon is running tests on Louis who has been possessed by Vince Clortho a.k.a. You didn't used to look like this. Dr. Peter Venkman: and see how the script, while a little different from the final film, provided the basis for memorable quotes, characters, and themes. Dr. Peter Venkman: I've worked in the private sector they expect results. Dr. Egon Spengler: Ho! As you can read, originally the lines were said by different members of the team. Okay, I have a plan. Listen you smell something? [about the storage facility] All in a day's work, ma'am. Police Sergeant: I'm Peter. You've seen it? I think we'd better split up. Dr. Peter Venkman: The part where the bookcase falls over and Peter asks Ray "Has this ever happened to you before?" was not part of the original script. Thats not only an inciting incident but something the audience can relate to. Roger Grimsby: [after Ray orders her to re-locate] Personally Lenny, I think it's a sign from God, but don't quote me on that. Fine. Ray, has it ever occurred to you that maybe the reason we've been so busy lately is 'cause the dead HAVE been rising from the grave? From the September 30, 1983 draft to the final shooting script for Ghostbusters and on page 136 of Ghostbusters: The Supernatural Spectacular, Winston's resume listed him as a black belt in karate. Accepted as canon because this does not contradict any established continuity. Walter Peck: Ooohhh, Close. Nice doggy. [hears a siren approaching and an old, gray station wagon pulls up in the driveway]. [Louis and the Tall Woman begin disco dancing. Try to understand, this a high voltage laser containment system. ghostbusters commercial script - johnsbschool.com Winston Zeddemore: Dean Yeager: And how many ghosts have you caught, Mr. Venkman? They wouldn't touch us with a 10-meter cattle prod. Annette! Dr. Raymond Stantz: I guess so. [steps in front of Peck] Dr. Peter Venkman: And the sun became as black as sack cloth, and the moon became as blood. Dr. Peter Venkman: -- A FARMHOUSE OUTSIDE NEW YORK CITY -- NIGHT On the farmhouse roof a CHICKEN-SHAPED WEATHERVANE stands silhouetted against a FULL, BLOOD-RED MOON. Well, that's what I heard! Its only after government incompetence brings back the ghosts that the mayor goes for the privately managed but voter-friendly option. Dr. Peter Venkman: Whoa somebody's coming! Venkman, Stantz and Spengler are standing in front of the Ghostbusters' sign. I, I never seen anything like this before. Look at all the junk food! Dr. Egon Spengler: Dr. Peter Venkman: [uncertainly] Dr. Peter Venkman: Dr. Raymond Stantz: Insert the trap, release, close, lock the system. You could believe Mr. Pecker. "Going out of business. Walter Peck: Dr. Peter Venkman: Right. Why don't you have some of the brie, it's at room temperature! Dr. Raymond Stantz: See ya on the other side, Ray. No. Dr. Raymond Stantz: Ghostbusters II TV Commercial - Spook Central Reference Library We came, we saw, we kicked its ass! That's gotta be some cockroach. I tried to think of the most harmless thing. But with renowned freedom, Venkman encourages Stantz and Egon to go into business for themselves as ghost catchers. Dr. Peter Venkman: Dr. Peter Venkman: Egon, this reminds me of the time you tried to drill a hole through your head. Dr. Peter Venkman: Dr. Raymond Stantz: Walter Peck: and that's only gonna come to one thousand dollars, fortunately. Hotel Manager: Oh, good, that makes me feel so much better. Hotel Manager: script may have started as a wild Aykroyd idea, but thanks to his creativity and Ramis and Reitman keeping it grounded, a unique and beloved franchise was born. Listen, that reminds me, I'm having a big party for all my clients, my fourth anniversary as an accountant, you know, and even though you do your own tax return, which you shouldn't do, I'd like you to stop by, being that you're my neighbor and all. They all look as pleased as punch as Venkman hands the Father a bill. Earthquakes, volcanoes Winston Zeddemore: Ray, pretend for a moment that I don't know anything about metallurgy, engineering, or physics, and just tell me what the hell is going on. Come in. So they're okay! [on the phone] [Turns on radio] Egon pinpointed a small community in northern New Jersey as the likely epicenter of major psychic activity, due to its central proximity to three nuclear power plants and a number of chemical waste storage areas. Chew your food. Dr. Peter Venkman: A Ghostbusters commercial is playing. You gotta try this pole. [to Egon] Dr. Raymond Stantz: Walter Peck is the government stooge that wants to bureaucratically bring down the Ghostbusters. There was a space and there was a building or something with flames coming out of it, and there were creatures writhing around, and they were growling and snarling. [to the other inmates] [after capturing Slimer] I'm Winston Zeddmore, Your Honor. Louis: [to the male student] [Suddenly puts card down] Dr. Peter Venkman: Ready? Raymond, look at this. Dr. Raymond Stantz: I find her interesting because she's a client and sleeps above her covers. [Pause] Venkman, get a sample of this. Dr. Peter Venkman: No offense, guys, but I've gotta get my own lawyer. Dr. Peter Venkman: Shut this off; shut these all off. Venkman knocks again]. We just got a visit from the Environmental Protection Agency. Dr. Raymond Stantz: Walter Peck: These are the blueprints for structural ironwork of Dana Barret's apartment building, and they are very, very strange. I want you to tell me what you think it is. Just gimme the address Oh sure, they will be totally discreet. DANA BARRETT pushes the carriage along the street. Man at Elevator: Mayor: Dr. Peter Venkman: Dr. Peter Venkman: [holding ghost trap like a rat by the tail] Welcome to Teesstar.com, some of our products are recommended for you. It's right here, Ray. Gotta run. [Egon is running tests on Louis who has been possessed by Vince Clortho a.k.a. I'm Peter Venkman. Hotel Manager: [excitedly] This city is headed for a disaster of biblical proportions. Ray looks at Peter, who nonchalantly nods yes, Lightning flies from her fingers, driving the Ghostbusters to the edge of the roof and almost off; people below scream, Egon is running tests on Louis, who has been possessed by Vinz Clortho and is now the Keymaster, referring to her radical change in personality, long pause, Peter, Egon and Winston all look at Ray, they all see a giant cubic white head topped with a sailor hat, Peter looks at Ray, Persuading the mayor to let them stop a supernatural upheaval, Louis, as the possessed Keymaster Vinz Clortho, runs out of Central Park, scaring a married couple, Louis pants and sniffs, then notices a horse carriage; horse neighs, the possessed Louis growls at the coachman with his red-glowing eyes, clearing away tables in the dining room to make room for the ghost trap, He yanks a tablecloth off of a table, overturning and shattering everything except the centerpiece in the middle, Dana Barrett has just transformed into a demon, looking up and blinding Peter with his headlamp, walks up to a hapless guest, speaking confidentially, heads across the room, greeting other guests, Louis and the Tall Woman begin disco dancing. It won't hurt you. Oh, that's okay we can just put it right back in there. Dr. Peter Venkman: While the Blues Brothers proved popular, he would later conceive of Ghostbusters, further catapulting his stardom and solidifying his stamp on pop culture with two of the best 80s movies of all time. I want that door open NOW! Hotel Manager: [Louis, as the possessed Keymaster Vinz Clortho, runs out of Central Park, scaring a married couple] Dr. Raymond Stantz: I've worked in the private sector they expect results! [Louis pants and sniffs, then notices a horse carriage; horse neighs]. At the same time, Venkman uses humour to bring levity to a situation that is deathly serious by using his different skills to take control of whats happening. Were in a golden age of TV writing and development. You're always so concerned about your reputation. Hotel Manager: Sumerian, not Babylonian. Dana Barrett: Killed by a hundred-foot marshmallow man. Now you either *show me* what is down there, or I come back with a court order. She's telling the truth. I like to torture them. Dana Barrett: The mayor wants to rap with me about some things. The owners don't even like us to talk about it. And may I see this storage facility? Good guess, but wrong. Ramsey was the original name of the character in early drafts of the first movie. Dr. Raymond Stantz: On Cover B of Ghostbusters Year One Issue #1, Winston's middle name Ramsey appears on the file. Everyone knows who to call when ghosts wreak havoc . They expect *results*. It's not the girl, Peter, it's the building. While Venkman encounters a possessed Barrett, Egon talks to possessed Louis and realizes theyre both connected to whatever is going on with the apartment. [droning on] Ghostbusters 4 Gets Promising Script Update From Ernie Hudson Walter Peck: I make it a rule never to get involved with possessed people. Dr. Raymond Stantz: Well, no sense in worrying about it now. Dr. Egon Spengler: Walter Peck: It's the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. Dr. Raymond Stantz: The door swings both ways, we could reverse the particle flow through the gate. Ghostbusters was a tremendous mash-up of comedy talent, bringing in some of the funniest people working in 1984 to perform Ramis and Aykroyd clever, joke-a-minute script, and Reitman . Louis: Dr. Peter Venkman: Everybody, this is Ted and Annette Fleming! The dead rising from the grave! This scene in the final film plays out almost the same, with the addition of some Murray improv and being able to actually see possessed Dana in action. Dr. Peter Venkman: I am The Gatekeeper! For a great comparison of how a classic quote evolved from script to screen, we can take a look at the moment when Venkman is slimed by Slimer. Tell him about the Twinkie. Dr. Raymond Stantz: No, no, I'm fine, I feel great! Any customers? Investigating, the officer discovers a huddled mass of ghosts and vapors hovering directly over the tracks. Alleged ghost sightings and related supernatural occurances have been reported across the entire Tri-State area. Well, whatever it is, it's gotta get by us. Dr. Peter Venkman: Meter and Raymond takes photos] Uh, are you habitually using drugs? Dr. Peter Venkman: Remember that? Dana Barrett: Winston Zeddemore: Peter grabs Ray's ear]. Whoa-oa! Some people think I'm too intellectual but I think it's a fabulous way to spend your spare time. Dr Ray Stantz: Walter Peck: Are you currently menstruating? The film even ends with Ira, Harry, and Wayne in a faux Head and Shoulders commercial reminiscent of the iconic "We're Ready to Believe You!" ad from the original Ghostbusters. I think we'll take it. I'm gonna get my stuff. [hands Egon a petri dish filled with ectoplasmic residue] ghostbusters commercial script - United Way of the Coalfield Stantz (very enthusiastic) and Egon (meticulous and stoic) are on the hunt for paranormal activity, while Venkman (sleazy and opportunistic) is a parapsychologist with a minimal-at-best interest in ghosts. Are you moving us to a better office on campus?