Ghostwriter

PBS (ended 1995)

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Premiered: Oct 04, 1992
Status: Ended

Ghostwriter was the story of a group of New York City kids, brought together by the spiritual being known as "Ghostwriter". The kids work together, with Ghostwriter's help, to solve the mysteries they encounter. The series featured a cast of widely different ethnic groups, and focused on the concept of "making reading fun." The show was renewed for one year as The New Ghostwriter Mysteries" on CBS.moreless

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Episode Guide

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S 3 : Ep 12	Attack Of The Slime Monster Part 4	Aired 2/12/95
S 3 : Ep 11	Attack Of The Slime Monster Part 3	Aired 2/5/95
S 3 : Ep 10	Attack Of The Slime Monster Part 2	Aired 1/29/95
S 3 : Ep 9	Attack Of The Slime Monster Part 1	Aired 1/22/95
S 3 : Ep 8	Four Days Of The Cockatoo Part 4	Aired 11/20/94

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Marcella Lowery

Grandma CeCe Jenkins
David Lopez

Alex Fernandez
Blaze Berdahl

Lenni Frazier

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Meddling kids who solve mysteries with the help of a meddling ghost! Priceless!

10

"Perfect"

By frosty_ice, Dec 08, 2009 Report Abuse

If there is a show which characterizes this kind of shows, than this is the one... A group of kids who investigate mysteries that happen near where they live. The group is composed by seven members (originally just four members) as well by one MIA member, one member in Australia, two members in England, and three members in 1928... A really strange but interesting group. But the main characters are Jamal Jenkins (he was the first one who Ghostwriter appeared to), Lenni Frazier, Alex and Gaby Fernandz, Tina Nguyen and Rob Baker, and the story of the series revolves around them and the ways they find to stay one step ahead of everyone, all thanks to their good friend "Ghostwriter". The character of Ghostwriter is incredibly complex, and even though we never find out who he truly is, many clues are given to the main characters and to the audience as to who he really is. Some of the clues are these: He was a man when he was alive, but is now a ghost / He wanted to protect "the children" / He can only be seen by those to whom he reveals himself / He was alive before the F.B.I. was formed / He was alive before Walt Disney became famous. All these clues and many more lead us to suspect that the true identity of "Ghostwriter" is actually the ghost of Reverend Charles Dodgson, commonly known as Lewis Carroll, the author of the book Alice in Wonderland and its sequel. This mystery and others are just one of the many reasons why this series is so good.

In my own opinion, it's a crossover between Scooby-Doo and C.S.I., and a 10 is just the right number to charcterize this show.moreless

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Ghostwriter was a show intended to promote literacy in children, but was really just a fun show about a group of mystery-solving kids and a ghost who helped them.

9.0

"Superb"

By SillySophie, Apr 04, 2009 Report Abuse

Ghostwriter was a PBS show about a group of Brooklyn-based kids who solved neighborhood mysteries. The kids were brought together by a ghost (who looked like a tennis ball-sized glowing light) who wrote to him. They named him "Ghostwriter" because he could only communicate by reading and writing. Only his chosen kids could see him.

The kids all kept casebooks (small notebooks) and wore pens on a string around their necks to that they could write down clues to their cases at any time. The audience at home was encouraged to follow along and try to solve the cases with the Ghostwriter team. (The show was promoting literacy, but honestly as a kid I never noticed that aspect of it. It was just a cool show to watch.)

The team started out with five members: Jamal, Lenni, Tina, Alex, and Gaby. Rob was added early in the first season. The cast went through some changes, losing Rob early in season 2, gaining Hector in season 2 and Casey in season 3, and re-casting the role of Gaby in season 3.

The acting and production quality weren't great, but they weren't really issues either. If you were a fan of the show then the nostalgia factor alone should make the episodes enjoyable forever.moreless

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Brings back memories.

9.0

"Superb"

By cactusjack39, Feb 23, 2009 Report Abuse

I remember watching Ghostwriter when I was a little kid. This show was really good and it kind of scared the crap out of me some times. I remember that certain episodes creeped me out to the point where I had nightmares. But I still watched the show because it always had something good. My favorite aspects were the mystery and the points where the ghostwriter would appear and give clues. It was often very suspenseful and had some clever storylines. I liked the fact that the writers did a nice job of making the show interesting to little kids. Overall, a good show. Thank you.moreless

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Wow I loved this show

10

"Perfect"

By kjoseph20, Jan 31, 2009 Report Abuse

This used to be my favorite show growing up. The few channels i did have, im thankful i had pbs. I used to make sure i had this show recorded on my vhs so i could watch them just in case i wasnt home. I actually have the first two seasons on dvd now and the first parts of season 3. (i think the first to episodes of season 3). So season 1, 2, and part of 3. but anyways anyone interested ley me know. this was a childhood favorite. probably one of my most missed shows. it didnt last long enough. i woulda loved to see several more seasons. peacemoreless

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TV isn't what it used to be. I wish this show could come back in reruns. So many childhood memories. I remember my sisters and I used to play Ghostwriter outside of watching the show.moreless

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By carshbrown, May 19, 2008 Report Abuse

A really amazing show. A great way for kids to learn how to read and a write as well as see that these things can be fun. Great way for kids to kind of be involved in what is going on by keeping up with the facts and clues. One of my favorite shows to watch growing up. I like that I could be involved in solving cases just watching from my home on tv. I really do hope that they would bring this show back in reruns so that kids now could see what good kid shows looked like. Even if there was a newer show but something better than what the tried to do after the show was cancelled from PBS.moreless

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Favorite Ghostwriter Cast Member
I believe Jamal was the best cast member.

By Speedy15021975, Apr 15, 2007

03/20/11

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Season One is Coming to DVD!!!!
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Ghostwriter-Season-1/13391

By taz765, Feb 25, 2010

06/25/10

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What was your favorite mystery?
What were your favorite episodes or mystery? I liked Just in Time and Who is Max Mouse? the most. I love all the old computer stuf...

By SillySophie, Mar 23, 2009

06/10/10

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Where to get episodes?
Hey, where can we find the episodes of ghostwriter, they only sell 3 of them on amazon...does anyone have them to sell?!?!ive got ...

By mzdido, Feb 19, 2007

12/30/09

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I miss this show
I wish it still aired! :(

By LithiumAngel420, Apr 26, 2006

09/02/09

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