The Star Patrol Crew[2] were fictional television characters that manifested as ghosts when several other ghosts formed a pirate TV station. Their ship also was present.
History[]
The Star Patrol were the stars of a science fiction television series set in space. Entities based on them manifested in the WBOO tower while the Ghostbusters were exploring it. Winston Zeddemore encountered the ship, which transported Captain Jim, Doctor Bones, and Mister Spook outside before turning into a giant bird and flying away. Doctor Bones used a medical tricorder to confirm they were dead.[3] When Jim deferred to Mister Spook on what to do next,[4] Spook made an informed decision at his request. They screamed and changed into frightening forms before moving their focus to Winston, who then opened fire on them.
Trivia[]
- The crew appear to be spoofs of Star Trek shows characters: Captain Kirk (Captain Jim), Doctor McCoy (Doctor Bones), and Mister Spock (Mister Spook). The Enterprise ship was also spoofed.
- "Bones" was the nickname Captain James Kirk often addressed Doctor McCoy with.
- The "We're dead, Jim!" line is a play on Doctor McCoy's signature catchphrase "He's dead, Jim!", used numerous times during the series and has become an iconic quote associated with the property.
- The ship turning into a giant bird is a reference to Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, who has been nicknamed "The Great Bird of the Galaxy".
Appearances[]
References[]
- ↑ Marsha Goodman (1986). Episode Call Sheet and SAG Report - "Station Identification" (1986).
- ↑ TV Announcer (2009). The Real Ghostbusters - "Station Identification" (1987) (DVD ts. 13:44-13:47). Time Life Entertainment. TV Announcer says: Star Patrooool!"
- ↑ Star Patrol Crew (2009). The Real Ghostbusters - "Station Identification" (1987) (DVD ts. 14:06-14:07). Time Life Entertainment. Doctor Bones says: We're dead, Jim."
- ↑ Star Patrol Crew (2009). The Real Ghostbusters - "Station Identification" (1987) (DVD ts. 14:08-14:09). Time Life Entertainment. Captain Jim says: Recommendation, Mr. Spook?"
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