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"Who does your taxes...?"

- Louis Tully; Ghostbusters

Louis Tully is an accountant who lived down the hall from Dana Barrett, in an apartment building on Central Park West. Five years later, he became the Ghostbusters' accountant.

History

Ghostbusters

In 1984, Louis Tully was a resident of the Shandor Building at 550 Central Park West and lived on the 22nd floor. Louis occupied 2202. He had unreciprocated romantic feelings for Dana Barrett and clumsily burst out of his apartment whenever she was in the hallway. He was mysteriously locked out of his apartment numerous times, unaware of the supernatural history of the building. Louis Tully popped his head out of his apartment one day in his blue tracksuit and Adidas. He and Dana exchanged greetings. Louis remarked he thought it was the drugstore. Dana paused and asked if he was sick. Louis said he was fine and he just ordered some more vitamins and stuff. He revealed he was just exercising. Dana eyed her door then turned back to Louis. Louis revealed he taped a 20-minute Workout and played it back at high speed on his machine so it only took ten minutes. Dana was losing interest. Louis offered her inside for a mineral water. Dana turned him down saying she would really like to, but she had to go rehearsal. She continued on. He followed. Louis took a rain check on that and told her he always had plenty of low sodium mineral water and other nutritious foods in the house but she already knew that. Dana lowered her case. Dana dryly commented she knew that like she was told this many many times. Louis remembered he was having a big party for his clients. Dana handed her grocery bag to him to hold while she opened her door. It was his fourth anniversary as an accountant. Even though she filed her own own tax return, which he thought she shouldn't do, he still invited her to the party because she was his neighbor and all. Dana smiled and thanked him. She promised she would really try to stop by. Louis continued that she shouldn't leave her TV on so loud when went out. He told her the creep down the hall phoned the manager. A confused look came on Dana's face. She looked inside her apartment. Dana admitted she didn't realize she left it on. Louis revealed he climbed on the ledge and tried to disconnect the cable, but he couldn't get in, so he turned his TV up real loud too so everyone would think all the TVs had something wrong with them. Dana quickly told him bye and closed the door on him. Her apartment was 2206. Unfazed, Louis continued and told her he would see her later and would give her a call. He announced he was going to go have a shower. He tried to open his door but he locked himself out. Two days later, Louis stepped out of his apartment but it was Peter Venkman leaving Dana's. He was locked out again and stood with his back to his door as Peter passed by.

One Thursday night, Louis was hosting a party in honor of his fourth anniversary as an accountant. At the time the Terror Dogs, Vinz Clortho (The Keymaster) and Zuul (The Gatekeeper) had escaped from their statues and began to search for host bodies. Dana tried to sneak past Louis Tully's door. He popped out to greet her. Louis invited her in and called it a classic party. Dana admitted she had a date. Louis was shocked. He walked up to her. His door closed. Dana apologized and told him she forgot about the party. She walked away looking guilty. There was a pause. Louis told her it was okay and she could bring him along. Dana's guilt vanished and she grinned. She promised they might stop by. Louis replied that was great and he was going to tell everyone the good news. He revealed he had Twister and break dancing planned. Louis realized he was locked out yet again. He called for someone to let him back in. The party was in full swing. As Louis himself was busy at the sink, a woman wearing glasses came in and asked him if he had any Excedrin or Extra-Strength Tylenol. He handed her a bottle of generic acetylsalicylic acid which was apparently just as effective, but much better value for money when it came to quantity as well as quality. As the lady wandered off to get a drink, Louis left the kitchen with what he calls authentic Nova Scotia smoked salmon which was another good buy, also stopping to ask if one of his guests was having a good time. As he asked a number of seated people if it would be a good idea to break out some Brie cheese, a tall blonde wearing pink stood up and said that she was going home, apparently bored with the proceedings. Louis suggested that they start dancing and encourage other people to join in in order to bring a bit more life to the party. The blonde agreed, but their impromptu dancing to the tune of the 'Burn, Baby, Burn' chorus of "Disco Inferno" was almost immediately cut short by the doorbell and Louis went to answer it. He greeted the new arrivals, a middle-aged married couple, and introduced them as Ted and Annette Fleming. He explained his business relationship with them out loud for everyone to hear: Ted had a small carpet-cleaning business in receivership, Annette was drawing a salary from a deferred bonus from two years ago, and they had fifteen thousand left on the house at eight percent. As he went to put their coats in his bedroom, he so wrapped up in the story, that he failed to notice Vinz Clortho was waiting for him on his bed. He tossed the Fleming's coats and it happened to land on top of Vinz's head.

Unaware of the imminent danger to come, Louis asked if anyone would like to play Parcheesi, but an explosive growl from the dog in the bedroom caused everyone to look confusedly at the door. Confused as well, Louis turned and said, "Okay, who brought the dog?", apparently under the impression that one of his guests had somehow managed to smuggle their pet into the party. Milliseconds after he said this, there was a huge roar and the guests closest to it screamed in terror as Vinz burst through the bedroom door, causing Louis to flinch as it flew past him towards the refreshment table. Vinz landed right on the table, demolishing it completely. Everyone screamed and scattered as Vinz focused its attention on Louis. Lous also screamed then ran out into the hall. Louis fled down the hall to the elevator as Vinz came barrelling through his apartment door and bounced off the door directly opposite. The elevator arrived and Louis got in and pressed the button for the ground floor. Louis ran out the Shandor Building. He screamed for help and reported there was a bear loose in his apartment. He continued screaming for help. Louis ran across the street. Cars honked at him. He jumped and climbed over a wall into Central Park. Louis ran through the Park. He made a mental note to bring this incident up at the next tenant's meeting because there was a no pets rule in the building. Louis came upon the Tavern on the Green. He went up the steps, stopped at and turned at a statue, then ran up to windows. He banged once on the window. He ran to door. It was locked. Louis whimpered to be let in. Louis knocked a white chair down, then doubled back and hopped over some brush, and banged on the window. He pleaded for someone to let him in. Louis kept on screaming, then turned his head around then his whole body. His back pressed against the window. Vinz Clortho caught up to him. Louis tried to talk to him like a person to a regular dog and frantically checked his pocket for a Milk-Bone. Vinz Clortho growled. Louis screamed in terror then slid down to the ground and fainted. The restaurant guests and staff were quiet for a couple of seconds, then resumed their conversations. The music restarted as well. The Terror Dog possessed him.

Louis, now inhabited by Vinz Clortho, ran around Central Park harassing random people in search of Zuul, The Gatekeeper. He bumped into a Coachman who gave him a hard time for talking to his horse. The possessed Louis growled at him as his eyes flared purplish-red. He ran off rambling incoherently about the coming of Gozer. He later was picked up by the Cops, who in turn dropped him off at the Firehouse. Egon Spengler took some P.K.E. readings and took custody of him. Egon scanned Louis' brainwaves and saw an image of the demonic Terror Dog's head on a screen hooked up to the device. Louis introduced himself as Vinz Clortho and explained his purpose to Egon Spengler and Janine Melnitz. Following Mr. Peck's visit and the resulting explosion, Louis escaped, staggering around amidst the chaos in New York City in search of Zuul, who had possessed Dana Barrett, until finally finding The Gatekeeper in Dana's demolished apartment. They introduced each other as Keymaster and Gatekeeper and proceeded to meet at the center of Dana's ravaged apartment in a passionate embrace, kissing lustfully before heading up to the rooftop. Louis and Dana later consummated their demonic union atop a large stone table in front of the Temple of Gozer, later transforming back into their natural Terror Dog forms. After the Ghostbusters battled Gozer, Louis was released from his possession as the Keymaster and returned to normal. Egon, Ray Stantz and Winston Zeddemore helped Louis get out of the charred remains of Vinz. Louis looked around and guessed the superintendent was going to be pissed. They helped him down. Ray asked him if he was okay. Louis looked at them and asked who they were. Ray answered they were the Ghostbusters. Louis looked at them again then asked who did their taxes. Ray told Louis was a most fortunate individual. Louis agreed. Ray explained he was a participant in the biggest interdimensional crossrip since the Tunguska blast of 1909. Louis commented it "felt great." Egon added they would like to get a sample of his brain tissue. Louis unwittingly agreed to it. Louis came out of the building last, covered in a brown blanket, and waved. He asked if anybody wanted to interview him. He added he was an eyewitness. Two Red Cross employees tried to guide him to their station but Louis calmly protested. He wanted to leave with the Ghostbusters. He pointed. They escorted him away.

Ghostbusters II

At some point between 1984 and 1989, Louis earned a law degree at night school and expanded his specialties as a tax attorney. On occasion, he worked on probate. In late 1989, at Peter's insistence, Louis reluctantly became the defense counsel for the Ghostbusters. Despite only specializing as a lawyer for cases of taxation, he won the case. Louis' victory was indirect, as the Scoleri Brothers appeared in the courtroom, causing everyone to run for their lives and they captured Louis' rival attorney. After the Scoleri Brothers flew outside with the Prosecutor, Judge Wexler wailed. The Ghostbusters informed him he was next. He begged them to do something and help him but Ray deferred him to Louis. Louis pointed out the Ghostbusters were still under a restraining order preventing them from using their equipment. Wexler caved and rescinded all charges against them and dropped the case. Louis cheered over winning the case. Louis was in awe of the Trap upon the Scoleri Brothers' capture. He walked out with the Ghostbusters and held up the Trap. After the Ghostbusters went back in business, Louis was part of their staff as personal accountant and tax attorney, even going so far as to appear in one of the TV ads. At one point when working in the Ghostbusters' Firehouse, Louis remarked he smelled something pungent, then caught Slimer eating his lunch. This caused both Slimer and Louis to flee in opposite directions.

During the week of New Years Eve, Louis finally struck up the courage to ask Janine out on a date. Janine was busy with babysitting Oscar but asked him to come along. While babysitting with Janine at Peter's apartment, the two became closer and made out on the couch. Oscar was kidnapped. After Dana left to go to the museum, Louis learned the Ghostbusters had been wrongly committed to Parkview Psychiatric Hospital. He went there and, after they were released, briefed them on the surge in paranormal activity as they quickly suited up and walked out. He returned to the Firehouse and with Janine's help, suited up in one of Egon's Uniforms and then left by foot with a Proton Pack on. Underestimating the weight of the equipment, Louis quickly became tired. He was saved by the timely arrival of a city bus that Slimer had commandeered, patching up their incident earlier. Shortly upon his arrival at the museum, Louis starts blasting the Slime Shell covering it as Vigo became weakened from revelers' singing. Upon the defeat of Vigo, the slime shield dissipated, and the crowd hailed Louis as a hero even though he had little to do with the situation. He proudly proclaimed he was "a Ghostbuster."

Ghostbusters: The Video Game Realistic Versions

Louis held onto Egon's coveralls as a memento of his experience during the Vigo incident, and hung up behind his desk in the lobby. He apparently switched the label from Spengler to Tully. In anticipation of the Ghostbusters offering franchising, Louis was tasked to scout locations around the USA, including Chicago, Los Angeles, and Cincinnati. During the start of the Thanksgiving 1991 holiday weekend, during the time when The Rookie was hired, Louis was not at work. He had not been feeling well and left work early, leaving a note on his desk informing the others. If the work piling up on his desk is any indication, Louis was sick for several days, at least.

Secondary Canon History

Animated Series

Louis appeared in seasons 5 and 6 and was portrayed as wimpy, but a frugal and competent accountant who was focused on keeping the Ghostbusters in the black. Some of the the accountant duties he was seen doing was trying to serenade financiers into investing in the Ghostbuster business, or reminding other Ghostbusters (especially Peter) that they will not get paid unless customers' checks are endorsed. This version of Louis was usually seen wearing a bow tie when doing his accountant job. He often worked with Janine, and also had rudimentary knowledge of the Ghostbusters' tools. When Janine was concerned that the Ghostbusters had been trapped as they all received invitations in the same handwriting, Louis confirmed her suspicions, as he ran Egon's PKE meter and saw high levels of ectoplasm. He suited up as a Ghostbuster a few times during his time on the show.

The following is part of the animated canon universe for this character:

Animated Primary Canon

The Real Ghostbusters

Animated Secondary Canon

To read more about the Animated counterpart character, please check out Louis Tully "Animated".

Legion Mini Series

After Gozer's defeat, Louis became rich and famous. He made the covers of magazines like Digipocalypse, set off a geek chic fashion trend, became the spokesperson for Keymaster Cologne, and dated models. However, he still desired Dana and even secretly moved into the unit across from Dana in her new apartment. Louis still indulged in financial planning to a degree, and attempted to get the Ghostbusters into investing in a mutual fund. Six months later, Louis sponsored the Fireman's Ball and was its Guest of Honor. Once Michael Draverhaven was defeated, Louis propositioned Peter in his apartment elevator. He offered $1 million to stay away from Dana just so he could get a chance at her. Peter was shocked. Louis raised his offer to $2 million but Peter turned him down and went to see Dana.

Ghostbusters: The Video Game Stylized Versions

While at the Natural History Museum, Winston instructed Rookie to take a mental head count for Louis.^[1] After Ivo Shandor was defeated, Peter revealed Louis had been scouting locations for new franchises and offered Rookie a choice of Chicago, Los Angeles, or Cincinnati.

IDW Comics

Main Canon

For several weeks after the Gozer incident, Dana and Louis retained mild aggressive tendencies and a taste for rare meat.^[2] Weeks after the Gozer incident, Rebecca Morales spoke to Louis outside 550 Central Park West. He thought writing a book about the Ghostbusters was a pretty good idea and agreed to talk to her about them. He suggested going out for coffee but she was buying. As a courtesy, he advised her to then keep the receipt and use it as a write-off. Louis met with Rebecca at a diner. The interview turned to Peter. Louis considered him a real straight shooter and revealed they made a deal for free use of the Ghostbusters logo in his yellow pages advertisement in exchange for doing his taxes for the next three years.^[3] He rambled on about how the logo gave him the competitive edge only only a few hours of work. At some point, around 1992, Janine and Louis broke up.^[4] Louis left New York soon after he and Janine broke up. He left behind his thriving practice and his position with the Ghostbusters and settled in Ocala, Marion County, Florida. Louis was content with making a clean break from the city after a crazy couple of years and even avoided calls from his cousin Sherman Tully.^[5] Louis' law degree later influenced Winston to take up studying law, just in case the Ghostbusters went out of business again.

A few years later, Tiamat began to manipulate Louis' dreams with images of fire, dogs, and snakes. He didn't sleep well since the dreams started and was plagued with an overwhelming urge to return to Manhattan. Louis booked a flight to New York City, with a layover in Baltimore. He arrived at LaGuardia International Airport at 7 pm and met with Sherman in Terminal A at baggage claim. Sherman immediately asked him to look into an investment opportunity and inquired why he suddenly uprooted himself. Sherman noticed Louis didn't look well and started up his car. Louis was startled by the Blood Rain. A few days later, Louis was approached by Tiamat, disguised as a blonde woman, in a bar. Louis droned on about learning a musical instrument and Newstime magazine's article about blood born disease. Tiamat had enough and ripped her false face off. Louis passed out and Tiamat whisked him away to Dana's apartment, where he was possessed by Mot. Once the Ghostbusters all gathered at the apartment entrance, the possessed Louis and Dana greeted them and stated Tiamat would see them. Louis returned to normal after the Ghostbusters crossed the streams to defeat Tiamat.

A couple weeks later, Louis agreed to go to the Firehouse for testing to make sure he wasn't still possessed. During the examination, Louis questioned the necessity of the methods being used. He also repeatedly asked Kylie if she was old enough to know about itemizing. Kylie cited he had two heartbeats and his core temperature was off. After consulting with Egon, Kylie asked Dana and Louis to strip their clothes off. Louis refused but seemed open to it if Egon left. Once sprayed with positively charged Psychomagnotheric Slime, the Terror Bird took over and manifested along with Dana. Egon and Kylie extracted Mot from Louis carefully. While Kylie watched the P.K.E. Meter to see when all traces of the possessing frequency were gone, Egon opened his Trap. After Kylie gave the word, Egon closed the trap and checked Louis' pulse. Louis was alive and free of the Terror Bird. Louis and Dana were re-examined and cleared them. Louis was taken into another room and Kylie took readings with a P.K.E. Thermometer.

Kylie took Louis and Dana downstairs to safety while the Ghostbusters tried to deal with the possessed Ray. Winston ordered Kylie to keep watch over Louis and Dana and make sure they didn't transform into anything else. After the Tiamat incident, Louis returned home to Ocala. He considered filing paperwork to expand a branch of the Ghostbusters to Florida but realized he was much happier dealing with just numbers. Louis did some research on settled on a certain brand of microwave. He purchased a refurbished model but soon learned it was possessed. Louis called the Ghostbusters for help dealing with the Possessed Microwave. Ray took the call and advised him to pull the plug. The microwave lost power and reverted to normal. Louis could no longer make nachos like he wanted but he noticed Ray already hung up on him.

Deviations

In an alternate timeline, the Ghostbusters choose not to cross the streams. 31 days later, they agreed to help Gozer shed its Destructor Form and return home. As a compromise, Gozer agreed to half way restore Dana and Louis. Dana was upset but Louis was excited to be able to run so fast with the lower half of his Terror Dog body. They used Tempore Ruga to send it back in time to before Ray chose the form. The timeline corrected itself and Louis agreed to let Egon take a tissue sample of his brain. Roughly an hour later, back at the Firehouse, Louis still demonstrated some of Vinz Clortho's ravenous appetite and scarfed down some Chinese takeout.

Dimension 00-D

See Louis Tully of Dimension 00-D

Personality

Louis is the quintessential nerd. While a very good-natured guy, he sports a level of social awkwardness that eclipses even Egon's. He tries to be hip and cool, but never pulls it off (he would work out to exercise videos, but at double speed). He tends to be obsessive compulsive when it comes to matters of taxes. More often than not, conversation with him will eventually steer into tax or monetary matters. He's always willing to help out, sometimes with embarrassing results for him, and he'll always point out an opportunity to a friend where they can save money on something. He's also shown to be pretty good with children, a manner he admitted learning from owning a pet hamster.

Deep down, Louis really wants to break out of his humdrum little existence and be a hero. Even though his assault on the slime shell coating the museum was at best negligible, Louis still put his heart into helping out.

Despite his social handicaps, Louis is apparently a top-notch CPA and tax attorney. Peter even held his skills in high enough esteem that he kept Louis on as the team's personal finance specialist.

Trivia

In the July 6, 1983 script, Louis Tully was a visiting conventioneer.^[6]
John Candy was originally going to portray Louis Tully and thus, molded to match his persona. Louis first appeared in the June draft as a fellow refugee of the creature which was to become Peter Venkman's interdimensional love interest. With a diet cola commercial, one creature turns into a beautiful woman while the other turns into a heavy-set man. Joe Medjuck notes Louis would have been similar to Candy's Johnny LaRue character from SCTV. Rick Moranis took on the role and added to the character, even improvising lines during the party scene.^[7]^[8]^[9]^[10]^[11]^[12]
The Louis Tully character written for John Candy had earthier interests.^[13]
In the September 30, 1983 draft, on page 25, Louis is now introduced as the final version seen in the movies.
By the September 30 and October 7, 1983 drafts, the apartment investigation ends on Peter walking past Louis, not noticing him. Louis sees his newspaper on the floor and tries to reach for it but has to abandon his doorway and gets locked out.^[14]
Louis mentions 20 Minute Workout. It was a Canadian-produced aerobic workout television series that aired from 1983 to 1984 that featured a "a bevy of beautiful girls" demonstrating the various exercise routines.
Louis is celebrating his 4th anniversary as an accountant. This means he started out in 1980.
Rick Moranis suggested Louis' party right before principal photography started. Ivan Reitman decided to shoot the party as one long take to retain Moranis' comedic flow.^[15]
In a deleted scene of the first movie, Louis seems to recollect the passionate kiss with Dana which she remembers vaguely, but refuses to entertain it and says, "No, Louis. No," as she walks away with Peter. The other Ghostbusters tell him there are other fish in the sea.
In the Ghostbusters role-playing game, Louis is apparently the head of the business end of "Ghostbusters International" the franchise where roleplayers can sign up for. He is known to send player characters memos regarding the state of the franchise. He also prefers to be called "Lou."
In the Ghostbusters II August 5, 1988 draft, Louis agrees to be represent Peter, Ray, and Egon at their trial to pay them back for saving him in the first movie.^[16]
In the Ghostbusters II August 5, 1988 draft, one of Louis' tasks while working for the Ghostbusters is payroll.^[17]
In the Ghostbusters II August 5, 1988 draft, Louis reveals his Social Security Number is 450-27-2149.^[18]
In the Ghostbusters II August 5, 1988 draft, Louis owns computer Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune on a floppy disc.^[19]
In the Ghostbusters II August 5, 1988 draft, Louis was the sole babysitter.^[20]
In the Ghostbusters II August 5, 1988 draft, Louis poses as Lane Walker twice in two of the Ghostbusters' plans.^[21]^[22]
Louis owns or at least at one point in the past owned a pet hamster, even reading it bedtime stories as practice for taking care of children one day. He tends to re-write fairy tales to include financial and tax matters. This practice appears to have paid off as little Oscar Barrett seemed pretty at ease with Louis.
When once asked if he lived alone, he replied his mother was his roommate. Until she moved to Florida.
In a deleted scene and subsequent adaptations of Ghostbusters II, Louis went to his cousin Sherman Tully at Parkview to get the Ghostbusters released.^[23]
Contrary to some reports, Rick Moranis is not retired from acting. He is, however, extremely selective about what projects he chooses to become involved with. He would prefer to spend time with his family rather than take jobs that will require a large time or travel commitment, or jobs that do not inspire significant passion in him for the work.
In the 10/8/2007 draft of Ghostbusters: The Video Game, Louis would have appeared in three cut-scenes.
- At the start of the game, in the lab area, Ray calls Louis away from his desk to try on a device made from a spaghetti strainer connected to an elaborate series of wires and electrodes set to 50% to keep burning or tissue damage to a minimum. They change their minds and decide to use the Rookie instead. Louis, unfazed, goes back to his desk. After the Psi Energy Pulse passes through the Firehouse and the guys muse there will be a spike in paranormal activity, Louis agrees it will be good for business. Janine and Louis later watch the Ghostbusters leave for the Sedgewick Hotel in pursuit of Slimer.^[24]
- As the Ghostbusters prepare to return to the Sedgewick Hotel, Louis asks if warranty cards should be filled out.^[25]
- As the Ghostbusters are about to shut down their Containment Unit to fight ghost army with ghost army, Louis worries this will expose them to all kinds of liability.^[26]
Rick Moranis came around towards the end of production of The Video Game and was okay with being involved with the game. It so happened that his head was modeled and ready to go but there wasn't any manpower left to rig him in animation because everyone was working on finishing the cinematics.^[27]
- There was an idea of putting Louis in a fully body cast
- There was an idea of making the area where the Ghostbusters II No Ghost sign, miniature satellite dish, and Ecto-1a doors are stored Louis' office and just have Louis stick his hand out and play some recorded lines.
- This is all likely why Tully was written out of the story as sick in Realistic Versions of The Video Game and out scouting locations for franchises in the Stylized Versions.
In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #4, when Ron Alexander sarcastically asks if there's a talking dog, Ray refers to Louis, who was possessed by Vinz Clortho.
In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #6, Egon Spengler and Roger Baugh enter a memory from New Year's Eve 1989 when Janine and Louis fooled around in Peter's apartment.
In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #11, page 5, Louis' business card is pinned up behind Ray in Ray's Occult Books.
In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #12, page seven, on the bottom part of Egon's board, there is handwriting that reads 'Tully Florida'
On the Ghostbusters: Get Real Issue #2 Subscription Cover, Louis appears under 'Hapless Bystanders'
On page 37 of Ghostbusters Annual 2015, Louis is in his blue track suit from the first movie
On page 13 of Ghostbusters International #1, in panel 4, the note on the computer references Louis Tully.
In Ghostbusters International #2, on page 5, in panel 2, the frames on the wall have scenes from the movies such as Louis Tully as a Ghostbuster in Ghostbusters II.
On the Retailer Exclusive Cover of Ghostbusters: Funko Universe, Louis Tully wears the Aura Video-Analyzer colander.
On the Subscription Cover of Ghostbusters 101 #5, below Kevin Beckman, Erin Gilbert, Abby Yates, and Peck is Louis Tully.
On page 1 of Ghostbusters: Interdimensional Cross-Rip, Louis is referenced on the Post-It Note.
On August 2, 2018, Tom Waltz posted Crossing Over Virtual Trading Card #48, Louis Tully of Dimension 00-D.^[28]
On page one of Ghostbusters Year One Issue #1, Louis' outfit is visually inspired by an outfit worn by Rick Moranis' character Billy Fish in the movie "Streets of Fire" which released on June 1, 1984, a week before Ghostbusters came out in theaters.
- In panel 2, there is a Cosmopolitan: Tonetics Beginners Workout VHS video tape in Louis' box, a nod to his 10 minute work out line he tells Dana about in Chapter 6: Spook Central.
On page 1 of Ghostbusters Year One Issue #3:
- Louis is wearing his blue track suit from Ghostbusters Chapter 6: Spook Central.
- Next to Louis is a bottle of mineral water modeled after Perrier. In Chapter 6: Spook Central, Louis offered Dana some mineral water and in Chapter 17: "Who Brought The Dog?", bottles can be seen around the party.
On page 6 of Ghostbusters Year One Issue #3, Peter alludes to Louis Tully and when Vinz Clortho chased him to the Tavern on the Green in Chapter 18: Terror on the Tavern.

Appearances

Primary Canon

Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters II
Ghostbusters: The Video Game
- Firehouse
  - Note left on desk.
- Central Park Cemetery
  - Mentioned by Peter at the end.

Secondary Canon

Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters II
- Deleted Scene: Louis Sets A Trap for Slimer
- Deleted Scene: Louis' Secret
- Deleted Scene: Louis' Cousin, Sherman Tully
- Deleted Scene: Louis and Slimer Get Off Bus
- Deleted Scene: Statue of Liberty Back in Place

88MPH Studios

Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Stylized Versions)
- Museum of (Super)Natural History
  - Mentioned by Winston.
- Central Park Cemetery
  - Mentioned by Peter at the end.

IDW Comics
- Ghostbusters: Infestation #1
  - Cover RI-B sketch covers
- Volume One
  - Ghostbusters #2
    - Winston mentions Louis
- Volume Two
  - Ghostbusters Issue #4
    - Ray refers to Louis
  - Ghostbusters Issue #6
    - On the other side of Peter's couch
  - Ghostbusters Issue #15
  - Ghostbusters Issue #16
  - Ghostbusters Issue #17
  - Ghostbusters Issue #18
  - Ghostbusters Issue #19
  - Ghostbusters Issue #20
    - Regular Cover
    - Mentioned on page 24
- Ghostbusters Annual 2015
  - "The Nuclear Option"
- Ghostbusters Annual 2017
  - Alluded to by Winston on page 9 panel 2^[29]
- Ghostbusters Year One
  - Issue #1
  - Issue #3
Insight Editions
- Tobin's Spirit Guide
  - Section III: Metaspecters
    - Mentioned on Page 56.^[30]
  - Section IV: Gods and Major Demons
    - Mentioned on Page 74.^[31]
  - Section V: Gozer
    - Mentioned on Page 82.^[32]
    - Mentioned on Page 92.^[33]

IDW Comics
- Ghostbusters: Deviations

References

↑ Louis Reference in The Video Game Stylized Version
↑ Narrator (2016). Insight Editions- "Tobin's Spirit Guide" (2016) (Book p.82). Paragraph reads: "Although later tests showed that they retained mild aggressive tendencies and a taste for rare meat for several weeks afterward."
↑ Louis Tully (2020). IDW Comics- "Ghostbusters Year One Issue #3" (2020) (Comic p.1). Louis Tully says: "Said if I did his taxes for the next three years I could use the Ghostbusters logo in my yellow pages advertisement."
↑ Winston Zeddemore (2011). IDW Comics- "Ghostbusters Volume 1 Issue #2" (2011) (Comic p.7). Winston says: "I figure if that Louis geek Janine used to date could pull off law school, I could, too."
↑ Ray Stantz (2013). IDW Comics- "Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #4" (2013) (Comic p.7). Ray says: "Not since our accountant left New York."
↑ Shay, Don (November 1985). Making Ghostbusters, p. 126 annotation. New York Zoetrope, New York NY USA, ISBN 0918432685. Paragraph reads: "Later in the July draft, Louis Tully -- then a visiting conventioneer, also possessed -- enters the same restaurant..."
↑ Shay, Don (November 1985). Making Ghostbusters, p. 44 annotation. New York Zoetrope, New York NY USA, ISBN 0918432685. Paragraph reads: "In anticipation of getting John Candy for the role, the character Louis Tully was originally molded to suit Candy's persona."
↑ Shay, Don (November 1985). Making Ghostbusters, p. 44 annotation. New York Zoetrope, New York NY USA, ISBN 0918432685. Paragraph reads: "The character makes his first appearance in the June draft as a fellow refuge of the creature which was to become Venkman's interdimensional love interest. With a diet cola television commercial for inspiration, one creature transforms itself into a beautiful woman, while the other transforms into a heavy-set man."
↑ Shay, Don (November 1985). Making Ghostbusters, p. 44 annotation. New York Zoetrope, New York NY USA, ISBN 0918432685. Joe Medjuck says "At first, Louis was a much different character than the one you see in the film. He was similar to the Johnny LaRue character that John did on SCTV."
↑ Shay, Don (November 1985). Making Ghostbusters, p. 44 annotation. New York Zoetrope, New York NY USA, ISBN 0918432685. Joe Medjuck says "By the time shooting actually began, though, John was no longer available. Fortunately, Rick Moranis was and he really helped to tailor the character. He came up with the idea of Louis being an accountant, and the character really started to evolve from that point on."
↑ Ivan Reitman, Harold Ramis, Joe Medjuck (2005). Ghostbusters- Commentary (2005) (DVD ts. 17:44-18:33). Columbia TriStar Home Video. Ivan Reitman says: "Now the part was originally written for John Candy. Do you remember that? We called up John and said 'John, you got to be in this, Harold is in it... Harold and John had worked together in SCTV up in Canada and all of us worked in Stripes and only naturally he should be in this film. And John didn't understand this part. He kept coming back and saying well maybe I'll play him in German. He'll have a German accent and he'll have Rottweilers. I said you can't have dogs, we already have too much dog imagery in the movie. And he finally passed on the film. Rick Moranis, who had been sent the script by his agent, was waiting patiently in the wings and was very happy when John passed..."/Joe Medjuck says: "But we changed the character a lot. Rick really helped create this character."/Harold Ramis says: "He brought some fine speeches to this character."/Ivan Reitman says: "And I think he chose the wardrobe."
↑ Ivan Reitman (2014). Ghostbusters 1 & 2 Gift Set (2014), "Who You Gonna Call: A Ghostbusters Restrospective" (2014) (DVD ts. 14:24-15:10). Columbia Pictures. Ivan says: "In terms of shifting from the original screenplay, I don't know if you remember we wrote it for John Candy. I remember sending it to Candy because I just worked with him again on Stripes and John didn't get it. He kept saying, 'Hey, well maybe I can do him with a German accent ' and I was a little hesitant right away. It was an odd thing in an American based movie and he was looking for a handle. And we got into the uncomftorable conversation. And finally it was clear he wasn't going to do it. And I literally called Rick Moranis the same day and sent him the script the same day. Candy turned it down. Rick called me like 2 hours after he got it. He said, 'Please thank Candy for turning this down This is amazing. I know what to do with it.'"
↑ Shay, Don (November 1985). Making Ghostbusters, p. 115 annotation. New York Zoetrope, New York NY USA, ISBN 0918432685. Paragraph reads: "As originally scripted for John Candy, the Louis Tully character was to have decidedly earthier interests -- best evidenced in the party sequence as it appeared in the August draft."
↑ Aykroyd, Dan & Ramis, Harold (1983). Ghostbusters (Third Draft September 30, 1983) (Script p. 36). Line reads: "Venkman ignores Louis and gets on the elevator. Louis spots his newspaper lying on the floor across the hall. Holding the door open with one foot, he reaches for the paper but can't quite stretch far enough. Trying another approach, he swings the door open, leaps for the paper and darts back to the door just as it slams shut in his face, locking him out again."
↑ Shay, Don (November 1985). Making Ghostbusters, p. 114 annotation. New York Zoetrope, New York NY USA, ISBN 0918432685. Paragraph reads: "The 'nerd party' evolved from an idea suggested by Rick Moranis shortly before principal photography began. To retain the comedic flow of Louis' blithering monologue, Ivan Reitman shot the entire party sequence -- up to the Terror Dog's appearance -- as one long take, following Moranis around the room from guest to guest."
↑ Aykroyd, Dan & Ramis, Harold (1988). Ghostbusters II (August 5, 1988 Draft) (Script p. 31). Peter Venkman says: "Because we're broke and you owe us a very big favor."
↑ Aykroyd, Dan & Ramis, Harold (1988). Ghostbusters II (August 5, 1988 Draft) (Script p. 45). Louis Tully says: "We refiled as a New York State corporation and everybody's going to draw a salary and I'll be doing the payroll so I have to have a W-2 for everyone."
↑ Aykroyd, Dan & Ramis, Harold (1988). Ghostbusters II (August 5, 1988 Draft) (Script p. 45). Louis Tully says: "Mine is 450-27-2149."
↑ Aykroyd, Dan & Ramis, Harold (1988). Ghostbusters II (August 5, 1988 Draft) (Script p. 45). Louis Tully says: "I've got computer Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune on one floppy disc."
↑ Aykroyd, Dan & Ramis, Harold (1988). Ghostbusters II (August 5, 1988 Draft) (Script p. 60). Paragraph reads: "On their way out, they pass Louis on his way to the apartment to baby-sit."
↑ Aykroyd, Dan & Ramis, Harold (1988). Ghostbusters II (August 5, 1988 Draft) (Script p. 98). "Paragraph reads: "The scarf slips off her face and we see that it's actually Louis and that the baby has been replaced by a doll."
↑ Aykroyd, Dan & Ramis, Harold (1988). Ghostbusters II (August 5, 1988 Draft) (Script p. 106). "Peter Venkman says: "You're going to be the bait. Get Lane and the baby and bring them--"
↑ February 27, 1989 draft
↑ Zuur Platten, John & Dille, Flint (2007). Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Revised Cut-Scene Script Third Draft October 8, 2007) (Script p. 7-10). Louis Tully says: "It could be good for business.""
↑ Zuur Platten, John & Dille, Flint (2007). Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Revised Cut-Scene Script Third Draft October 8, 2007) (Script p. 47). Louis Tully says: "Did we fill out warranty cards for any of this?""
↑ Zuur Platten, John & Dille, Flint (2007). Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Revised Cut-Scene Script Third Draft October 8, 2007) (Script p. 62). Louis Tully says: "You realize that this could open us to all kinds of liability.""
↑ "Crossing the Streams Radio Show Episode 29" 16:29-21:30
↑ TomWaltz Tweet 8/2/18
↑ Winston Zeddemore (2017). IDW Comics- "Ghostbusters Annual 2017" (2017) (Comic p.9). Winston Zeddemore says: "And the one who did... man, the defense was not his forte."
↑ Narrator (2016). Insight Editions- "Tobin's Spirit Guide" (2016) (Book p.56). Paragraph reads: "This entry should in no way constitute a legal admission of any kind---LOUIS TULLY, Ghostbusters legal counsel."
↑ Narrator (2016). Insight Editions- "Tobin's Spirit Guide" (2016) (Book p.74). Paragraph reads: "With the cooperation of the NYPD, we would like to note. ---LOUIS TULLY, Ghostbusters legal counsel."
↑ Narrator (2016). Insight Editions- "Tobin's Spirit Guide" (2016) (Book p.82). Paragraph reads: "In our initial encounter with Gozer, Dana Barrett and Louis Tully played host to Gozer's emissaries, but when the deity was defeated, they were both returned to human form unharmed."
↑ Narrator (2016). Insight Editions- "Tobin's Spirit Guide" (2016) (Book p.92). Paragraph reads: "The following information on Gozer's previous destructive forms is taken from an extended interview with Louis Tully (while possessed by the demonic presence known as Vinz Clortho, aka the Keymaster) and is presented for the sake of a more complete profile of Gozer."

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[1] Louis Reference in The Video Game Stylized Version

[2] Narrator (2016). Insight Editions- "Tobin's Spirit Guide" (2016) (Book p.82). Paragraph reads: "Although later tests showed that they retained mild aggressive tendencies and a taste for rare meat for several weeks afterward."

[3] Louis Tully (2020). IDW Comics- "Ghostbusters Year One Issue #3" (2020) (Comic p.1). Louis Tully says: "Said if I did his taxes for the next three years I could use the Ghostbusters logo in my yellow pages advertisement."

[4] Winston Zeddemore (2011). IDW Comics- "Ghostbusters Volume 1 Issue #2" (2011) (Comic p.7). Winston says: "I figure if that Louis geek Janine used to date could pull off law school, I could, too."

[5] Ray Stantz (2013). IDW Comics- "Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #4" (2013) (Comic p.7). Ray says: "Not since our accountant left New York."

[6] Shay, Don (November 1985). Making Ghostbusters, p. 126 annotation. New York Zoetrope, New York NY USA, ISBN 0918432685. Paragraph reads: "Later in the July draft, Louis Tully -- then a visiting conventioneer, also possessed -- enters the same restaurant..."

[7] Shay, Don (November 1985). Making Ghostbusters, p. 44 annotation. New York Zoetrope, New York NY USA, ISBN 0918432685. Paragraph reads: "In anticipation of getting John Candy for the role, the character Louis Tully was originally molded to suit Candy's persona."

[8] Shay, Don (November 1985). Making Ghostbusters, p. 44 annotation. New York Zoetrope, New York NY USA, ISBN 0918432685. Paragraph reads: "The character makes his first appearance in the June draft as a fellow refuge of the creature which was to become Venkman's interdimensional love interest. With a diet cola television commercial for inspiration, one creature transforms itself into a beautiful woman, while the other transforms into a heavy-set man."

[9] Shay, Don (November 1985). Making Ghostbusters, p. 44 annotation. New York Zoetrope, New York NY USA, ISBN 0918432685. Joe Medjuck says "At first, Louis was a much different character than the one you see in the film. He was similar to the Johnny LaRue character that John did on SCTV."

[10] Shay, Don (November 1985). Making Ghostbusters, p. 44 annotation. New York Zoetrope, New York NY USA, ISBN 0918432685. Joe Medjuck says "By the time shooting actually began, though, John was no longer available. Fortunately, Rick Moranis was and he really helped to tailor the character. He came up with the idea of Louis being an accountant, and the character really started to evolve from that point on."

[11] Ivan Reitman, Harold Ramis, Joe Medjuck (2005). Ghostbusters- Commentary (2005) (DVD ts. 17:44-18:33). Columbia TriStar Home Video. Ivan Reitman says: "Now the part was originally written for John Candy. Do you remember that? We called up John and said 'John, you got to be in this, Harold is in it... Harold and John had worked together in SCTV up in Canada and all of us worked in Stripes and only naturally he should be in this film. And John didn't understand this part. He kept coming back and saying well maybe I'll play him in German. He'll have a German accent and he'll have Rottweilers. I said you can't have dogs, we already have too much dog imagery in the movie. And he finally passed on the film. Rick Moranis, who had been sent the script by his agent, was waiting patiently in the wings and was very happy when John passed..."/Joe Medjuck says: "But we changed the character a lot. Rick really helped create this character."/Harold Ramis says: "He brought some fine speeches to this character."/Ivan Reitman says: "And I think he chose the wardrobe."

[12] Ivan Reitman (2014). Ghostbusters 1 & 2 Gift Set (2014), "Who You Gonna Call: A Ghostbusters Restrospective" (2014) (DVD ts. 14:24-15:10). Columbia Pictures. Ivan says: "In terms of shifting from the original screenplay, I don't know if you remember we wrote it for John Candy. I remember sending it to Candy because I just worked with him again on Stripes and John didn't get it. He kept saying, 'Hey, well maybe I can do him with a German accent ' and I was a little hesitant right away. It was an odd thing in an American based movie and he was looking for a handle. And we got into the uncomftorable conversation. And finally it was clear he wasn't going to do it. And I literally called Rick Moranis the same day and sent him the script the same day. Candy turned it down. Rick called me like 2 hours after he got it. He said, 'Please thank Candy for turning this down This is amazing. I know what to do with it.'"

[13] Shay, Don (November 1985). Making Ghostbusters, p. 115 annotation. New York Zoetrope, New York NY USA, ISBN 0918432685. Paragraph reads: "As originally scripted for John Candy, the Louis Tully character was to have decidedly earthier interests -- best evidenced in the party sequence as it appeared in the August draft."

[14] Aykroyd, Dan & Ramis, Harold (1983). Ghostbusters (Third Draft September 30, 1983) (Script p. 36). Line reads: "Venkman ignores Louis and gets on the elevator. Louis spots his newspaper lying on the floor across the hall. Holding the door open with one foot, he reaches for the paper but can't quite stretch far enough. Trying another approach, he swings the door open, leaps for the paper and darts back to the door just as it slams shut in his face, locking him out again."

[15] Shay, Don (November 1985). Making Ghostbusters, p. 114 annotation. New York Zoetrope, New York NY USA, ISBN 0918432685. Paragraph reads: "The 'nerd party' evolved from an idea suggested by Rick Moranis shortly before principal photography began. To retain the comedic flow of Louis' blithering monologue, Ivan Reitman shot the entire party sequence -- up to the Terror Dog's appearance -- as one long take, following Moranis around the room from guest to guest."

[16] Aykroyd, Dan & Ramis, Harold (1988). Ghostbusters II (August 5, 1988 Draft) (Script p. 31). Peter Venkman says: "Because we're broke and you owe us a very big favor."

[17] Aykroyd, Dan & Ramis, Harold (1988). Ghostbusters II (August 5, 1988 Draft) (Script p. 45). Louis Tully says: "We refiled as a New York State corporation and everybody's going to draw a salary and I'll be doing the payroll so I have to have a W-2 for everyone."

[18] Aykroyd, Dan & Ramis, Harold (1988). Ghostbusters II (August 5, 1988 Draft) (Script p. 45). Louis Tully says: "Mine is 450-27-2149."

[19] Aykroyd, Dan & Ramis, Harold (1988). Ghostbusters II (August 5, 1988 Draft) (Script p. 45). Louis Tully says: "I've got computer Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune on one floppy disc."

[20] Aykroyd, Dan & Ramis, Harold (1988). Ghostbusters II (August 5, 1988 Draft) (Script p. 60). Paragraph reads: "On their way out, they pass Louis on his way to the apartment to baby-sit."

[21] Aykroyd, Dan & Ramis, Harold (1988). Ghostbusters II (August 5, 1988 Draft) (Script p. 98). "Paragraph reads: "The scarf slips off her face and we see that it's actually Louis and that the baby has been replaced by a doll."

[22] Aykroyd, Dan & Ramis, Harold (1988). Ghostbusters II (August 5, 1988 Draft) (Script p. 106). "Peter Venkman says: "You're going to be the bait. Get Lane and the baby and bring them--"

[23] February 27, 1989 draft

[24] Zuur Platten, John & Dille, Flint (2007). Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Revised Cut-Scene Script Third Draft October 8, 2007) (Script p. 7-10). Louis Tully says: "It could be good for business.""

[25] Zuur Platten, John & Dille, Flint (2007). Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Revised Cut-Scene Script Third Draft October 8, 2007) (Script p. 47). Louis Tully says: "Did we fill out warranty cards for any of this?""

[26] Zuur Platten, John & Dille, Flint (2007). Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Revised Cut-Scene Script Third Draft October 8, 2007) (Script p. 62). Louis Tully says: "You realize that this could open us to all kinds of liability.""

[27] "Crossing the Streams Radio Show Episode 29" 16:29-21:30

[28] TomWaltz Tweet 8/2/18

[29] Winston Zeddemore (2017). IDW Comics- "Ghostbusters Annual 2017" (2017) (Comic p.9). Winston Zeddemore says: "And the one who did... man, the defense was not his forte."

[30] Narrator (2016). Insight Editions- "Tobin's Spirit Guide" (2016) (Book p.56). Paragraph reads: "This entry should in no way constitute a legal admission of any kind---LOUIS TULLY, Ghostbusters legal counsel."

[31] Narrator (2016). Insight Editions- "Tobin's Spirit Guide" (2016) (Book p.74). Paragraph reads: "With the cooperation of the NYPD, we would like to note. ---LOUIS TULLY, Ghostbusters legal counsel."

[32] Narrator (2016). Insight Editions- "Tobin's Spirit Guide" (2016) (Book p.82). Paragraph reads: "In our initial encounter with Gozer, Dana Barrett and Louis Tully played host to Gozer's emissaries, but when the deity was defeated, they were both returned to human form unharmed."

[33] Narrator (2016). Insight Editions- "Tobin's Spirit Guide" (2016) (Book p.92). Paragraph reads: "The following information on Gozer's previous destructive forms is taken from an extended interview with Louis Tully (while possessed by the demonic presence known as Vinz Clortho, aka the Keymaster) and is presented for the sake of a more complete profile of Gozer."

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 ==History==
 ===Ghostbusters===
-In 1984, Louis Tully was a resident of the Shandor Building at 550 Central Park West and lived on the 22nd floor. Louis occupied 2202. He had unreciprocated romantic feelings for Dana Barrett and clumsily burst out of his apartment whenever she was in the hallway. He was mysteriously locked out of his apartment numerous times, unaware of the supernatural history of the building. Louis Tully popped his head out of his apartment one day in his blue tracksuit and Adidas. He and Dana exchanged greetings. Louis remarked he thought it was the drugstore. Dana paused and asked if he was sick. Louis said he was fine and he just ordered some more vitamins and stuff. He revealed he was just exercising. Dana eyed her door then turned back to Louis. Louis revealed he taped a 20-minute Workout and played it back at high speed on his machine so it only took ten minutes. Dana was losing interest. Louis offered her inside for a mineral water. Dana turned him down saying she would really like to, but she had to go rehearsal. She continued on. He followed. Louis took a rain check on that and told her he always had plenty of low sodium mineral water and other nutritious foods in the house but she already knew that. Dana lowered her case. Dana dryly commented she knew that like she was told this many many times. Louis remembered he was having a big party for his clients. Dana handed her grocery bag to him to hold while she opened her door. It was his fourth anniversary as an accountant. Even though she filed her own own tax return, which he thought she shouldn't do, he still invited her to the party because she was his neighbor and all. Dana smiled and thanked him. She promised she would really try to stop by. Louis continued that she shouldn't leave her TV on so loud when went out. He told her the creep down the hall phoned the manager. A confused look came on Dana's face. She looked inside her apartment. Dana admitted she didn't realize she left it on. Louis revealed he climbed on the ledge and tried to disconnect the cable, but he couldn't get in, so he turned his TV up real loud too so everyone would think all the TVs had something wrong with them. Dana quickly told him bye and closed the door on him. Her apartment was 2206. Unfazed, Louis continued and told her he would see her later and would give her a call. He announced he was going to go have a shower. He tried to open his door but he locked himself out.
+In 1984, Louis Tully was a resident of the Shandor Building at 550 Central Park West and lived on the 22nd floor. Louis occupied 2202. He had unreciprocated romantic feelings for Dana Barrett and clumsily burst out of his apartment whenever she was in the hallway. He was mysteriously locked out of his apartment numerous times, unaware of the supernatural history of the building. Louis Tully popped his head out of his apartment one day in his blue tracksuit and Adidas. He and Dana exchanged greetings. Louis remarked he thought it was the drugstore. Dana paused and asked if he was sick. Louis said he was fine and he just ordered some more vitamins and stuff. He revealed he was just exercising. Dana eyed her door then turned back to Louis. Louis revealed he taped a 20-minute Workout and played it back at high speed on his machine so it only took ten minutes. Dana was losing interest. Louis offered her inside for a mineral water. Dana turned him down saying she would really like to, but she had to go rehearsal. She continued on. He followed. Louis took a rain check on that and told her he always had plenty of low sodium mineral water and other nutritious foods in the house but she already knew that. Dana lowered her case. Dana dryly commented she knew that like she was told this many many times. Louis remembered he was having a big party for his clients. Dana handed her grocery bag to him to hold while she opened her door. It was his fourth anniversary as an accountant. Even though she filed her own own tax return, which he thought she shouldn't do, he still invited her to the party because she was his neighbor and all. Dana smiled and thanked him. She promised she would really try to stop by. Louis continued that she shouldn't leave her TV on so loud when went out. He told her the creep down the hall phoned the manager. A confused look came on Dana's face. She looked inside her apartment. Dana admitted she didn't realize she left it on. Louis revealed he climbed on the ledge and tried to disconnect the cable, but he couldn't get in, so he turned his TV up real loud too so everyone would think all the TVs had something wrong with them. Dana quickly told him bye and closed the door on him. Her apartment was 2206. Unfazed, Louis continued and told her he would see her later and would give her a call. He announced he was going to go have a shower. He tried to open his door but he locked himself out. Two days later, Louis stepped out of his apartment but it was [[Peter Venkman]] leaving Dana's. He was locked out again and stood with his back to his door as Peter passed by.
+One Thursday night, Louis was hosting a party in honor of his fourth anniversary as an accountant. At the time the [[Terror dogs|Terror Dogs]], [[Vinz Clortho (Keymaster)|Vinz Clortho (The Keymaster)]] and [[Zuul|Zuul (The Gatekeeper)]] had escaped from their statues and began to search for host bodies. Dana tried to sneak past Louis Tully's door. He popped out to greet her. Louis invited her in and called it a classic party. Dana admitted she had a date. Louis was shocked. He walked up to her. His door closed. Dana apologized and told him she forgot about the party. She walked away looking guilty. There was a pause. Louis told her it was okay and she could bring him along. Dana's guilt vanished and she grinned. She promised they might stop by. Louis replied that was great and he was going to tell everyone the good news. He revealed he had Twister and break dancing planned. Louis realized he was locked out yet again. He called for someone to let him back in. The party was in full swing. As Louis himself was busy at the sink, a [[Woman at Party|woman wearing glasses]] came in and asked him if he had any Excedrin or Extra-Strength Tylenol. He handed her a bottle of generic acetylsalicylic acid which was apparently just as effective, but much better value for money when it came to quantity as well as quality. As the lady wandered off to get a drink, Louis left the kitchen with what he calls authentic Nova Scotia smoked salmon which was another good buy, also stopping to ask if one of [[Marv at Party|his guests]] was having a good time. As he asked a number of seated people if it would be a good idea to break out some Brie cheese, a [[Tall Woman at Party|tall blonde wearing pink]] stood up and said that she was going home, apparently bored with the proceedings. Louis suggested that they start dancing and encourage other people to join in in order to bring a bit more life to the party. The blonde agreed, but their impromptu dancing to the tune of the 'Burn, Baby, Burn' chorus of "Disco Inferno" was almost immediately cut short by the doorbell and Louis went to answer it. He greeted the new arrivals, a middle-aged married couple, and introduced them as [[Ted and Annette Fleming]]. He explained his business relationship with them out loud for everyone to hear: Ted had a small carpet-cleaning business in receivership, Annette was drawing a salary from a deferred bonus from two years ago, and they had fifteen thousand left on the house at eight percent. As he went to put their coats in his bedroom, he so wrapped up in the story, that he failed to notice Vinz Clortho was waiting for him on his bed. He tossed the Fleming's coats and it happened to land on top of Vinz's head.
-One night, Louis was hosting a party in honor of his fourth anniversary as an accountant. At the time the [[Terror dogs|Terror Dogs]], [[Vinz Clortho (Keymaster)|Vinz Clortho (The Keymaster)]] and [[Zuul|Zuul (The Gatekeeper)]] had escaped from their statues and began to search for host bodies. Vinz found its way into Louis' bedroom. After Louis unknowingly tossed the coats of [[Ted and Annette Fleming]] onto Vinz, it disrupted the party, smashing through the closet door terrifiying the guests and chased Louis until it cornered him in [[Central Park]] outside the [[Tavern on the Green]]. Louis fainted when Vinz roared at him after which the Terror Dog possessed him.
+Unaware of the imminent danger to come, Louis asked if anyone would like to play Parcheesi, but an explosive growl from the dog in the bedroom caused everyone to look confusedly at the door. Confused as well, Louis turned and said, "Okay, who brought the dog?", apparently under the impression that one of his guests had somehow managed to smuggle their pet into the party. Milliseconds after he said this, there was a huge roar and the guests closest to it screamed in terror as Vinz burst through the bedroom door, causing Louis to flinch as it flew past him towards the refreshment table. Vinz landed right on the table, demolishing it completely. Everyone screamed and scattered as Vinz focused its attention on Louis. Lous also screamed then ran out into the hall. Louis fled down the hall to the elevator as Vinz came barrelling through his apartment door and bounced off the door directly opposite. The elevator arrived and Louis got in and pressed the button for the ground floor. Louis ran out the Shandor Building. He screamed for help and reported there was a bear loose in his apartment. He continued screaming for help. Louis ran across the street. Cars honked at him. He jumped and climbed over a wall into Central Park. Louis ran through the Park. He made a mental note to bring this incident up at the next tenant's meeting because there was a no pets rule in the building. Louis came upon the [[Tavern on the Green]]. He went up the steps, stopped at and turned at a statue, then ran up to windows. He banged once on the window. He ran to door. It was locked. Louis whimpered to be let in. Louis knocked a white chair down, then doubled back and hopped over some brush, and banged on the window. He pleaded for someone to let him in. Louis kept on screaming, then turned his head around then his whole body. His back pressed against the window. Vinz Clortho caught up to him. Louis tried to talk to him like a person to a regular dog and frantically checked his pocket for a Milk-Bone. Vinz Clortho growled. Louis screamed in terror then slid down to the ground and fainted. The restaurant guests and staff were quiet for a couple of seconds, then resumed their conversations. The music restarted as well. The Terror Dog possessed him.
-Louis, now inhabited by Vinz Clortho, ran around Central Park harassing random people in search of [[Zuul]], The Gatekeeper. He bumped into a [[Coachman]] who gave him a hard time for talking to his horse. The possessed Louis growled at him as his eyes flared purplish-red. He ran off rambling incoherently about the coming of Gozer. He later was picked up by the [[Cops]], who in turn dropped him off at the [[Firehouse]]. [[Egon Spengler]] took some P.K.E. readings and took custody of him. Egon scanned Louis' brainwaves and saw an image of the demonic Terror Dog's head on a screen hooked up to the device. Louis introduced himself as Vinz Clortho and explained his purpose to Egon Spengler and [[Janine Melnitz]]. Following [[Walter Peck|Mr. Peck]]'s visit and the resulting explosion, Louis escaped, staggering around amidst the chaos in New York City in search of Zuul, who had possessed Dana Barrett, until finally finding The Gatekeeper in Dana's demolished apartment. They introduced each other as Keymaster and Gatekeeper and proceeded to meet at the center of Dana's ravaged apartment in a passionate embrace, kissing lustfully before heading up to the rooftop. Louis and Dana later consummated their demonic union atop a large stone table in front of the Temple of Gozer, later transforming back into their natural Terror Dog forms. After the Ghostbusters battled [[Gozer]], Louis was released from his possession as the Keymaster and returned to normal. Egon, [[Ray Stantz]] and [[Winston Zeddemore]] helped Louis get out of the charred remains of Vinz.
+Louis, now inhabited by Vinz Clortho, ran around Central Park harassing random people in search of [[Zuul]], The Gatekeeper. He bumped into a [[Coachman]] who gave him a hard time for talking to his horse. The possessed Louis growled at him as his eyes flared purplish-red. He ran off rambling incoherently about the coming of Gozer. He later was picked up by the [[Cops]], who in turn dropped him off at the [[Firehouse]]. [[Egon Spengler]] took some P.K.E. readings and took custody of him. Egon scanned Louis' brainwaves and saw an image of the demonic Terror Dog's head on a screen hooked up to the device. Louis introduced himself as Vinz Clortho and explained his purpose to Egon Spengler and [[Janine Melnitz]]. Following [[Walter Peck|Mr. Peck]]'s visit and the resulting explosion, Louis escaped, staggering around amidst the chaos in New York City in search of Zuul, who had possessed Dana Barrett, until finally finding The Gatekeeper in Dana's demolished apartment. They introduced each other as Keymaster and Gatekeeper and proceeded to meet at the center of Dana's ravaged apartment in a passionate embrace, kissing lustfully before heading up to the rooftop. Louis and Dana later consummated their demonic union atop a large stone table in front of the Temple of Gozer, later transforming back into their natural Terror Dog forms. After the Ghostbusters battled [[Gozer]], Louis was released from his possession as the Keymaster and returned to normal. Egon, [[Ray Stantz]] and [[Winston Zeddemore]] helped Louis get out of the charred remains of Vinz. Louis looked around and guessed the superintendent was going to be pissed. They helped him down. Ray asked him if he was okay. Louis looked at them and asked who they were. Ray answered they were the Ghostbusters. Louis looked at them again then asked who did their taxes. Ray told Louis was a most fortunate individual. Louis agreed. Ray explained he was a participant in the biggest interdimensional crossrip since the [[Tunguska blast]] of 1909. Louis commented it "felt great." Egon added they would like to get a sample of his brain tissue. Louis unwittingly agreed to it. Louis came out of the building last, covered in a brown blanket, and waved. He asked if anybody wanted to interview him. He added he was an eyewitness. Two Red Cross employees tried to guide him to their station but Louis calmly protested. He wanted to leave with the Ghostbusters. He pointed. They escorted him away.
 ===Ghostbusters II===
-At some point between 1984 and 1989, Louis earned a law degree at night school and expanded his specialties as a tax attorney. On occasion, he worked on probate. In late 1989, at [[Peter Venkman|Peter's]] insistence, Louis reluctantly became the defense counsel for the Ghostbusters. Despite only specializing as a lawyer for cases of taxation, he won the case. Louis' victory was indirect, as the [[Scoleri Brothers]] appeared in the courtroom, causing everyone to run for their lives and they captured [[The Prosecutor|Louis' rival attorney]]. After the Scoleri Brothers flew outside with the Prosecutor, [[Stephen Wexler|Judge Wexler]] wailed. The Ghostbusters informed him he was next. He begged them to do something and help him but Ray deferred him to Louis. Louis pointed out the Ghostbusters were still under a restraining order preventing them from using their equipment. Wexler caved and rescinded all charges against them and dropped the case. Louis cheered over winning the case. Louis was in awe of the [[Trap]] upon the Scoleri Brothers' capture. He walked out with the Ghostbusters and held up the Trap. After the Ghostbusters went back in business, Louis was part of their staff as personal accountant and tax attorney, even going so far as to appear in one of the TV ads. At one point when working in the Ghostbusters' Firehouse, Louis remarked he smelled something pungent, then caught Slimer eating his lunch. This caused both Slimer and Louis to flee in opposite directions.
+At some point between 1984 and 1989, Louis earned a law degree at night school and expanded his specialties as a tax attorney. On occasion, he worked on probate. In late 1989, at Peter's insistence, Louis reluctantly became the defense counsel for the Ghostbusters. Despite only specializing as a lawyer for cases of taxation, he won the case. Louis' victory was indirect, as the [[Scoleri Brothers]] appeared in the courtroom, causing everyone to run for their lives and they captured [[The Prosecutor|Louis' rival attorney]]. After the Scoleri Brothers flew outside with the Prosecutor, [[Stephen Wexler|Judge Wexler]] wailed. The Ghostbusters informed him he was next. He begged them to do something and help him but Ray deferred him to Louis. Louis pointed out the Ghostbusters were still under a restraining order preventing them from using their equipment. Wexler caved and rescinded all charges against them and dropped the case. Louis cheered over winning the case. Louis was in awe of the [[Trap]] upon the Scoleri Brothers' capture. He walked out with the Ghostbusters and held up the Trap. After the Ghostbusters went back in business, Louis was part of their staff as personal accountant and tax attorney, even going so far as to appear in one of the TV ads. At one point when working in the Ghostbusters' Firehouse, Louis remarked he smelled something pungent, then caught Slimer eating his lunch. This caused both Slimer and Louis to flee in opposite directions.
 During the week of New Years Eve, Louis finally struck up the courage to ask Janine out on a date. Janine was busy with babysitting Oscar but asked him to come along. While babysitting with Janine at [[Peter's apartment]], the two became closer and made out on the couch. Oscar was kidnapped. After Dana left to go to the museum, Louis learned the Ghostbusters had been wrongly committed to [[Parkview Psychiatric Hospital]]. He went there and, after they were released, briefed them on the surge in paranormal activity as they quickly suited up and walked out. He returned to the Firehouse and with Janine's help, suited up in one of Egon's [[Uniform]]s and then left by foot with a [[Proton Pack]] on. Underestimating the weight of the equipment, Louis quickly became tired. He was saved by the timely arrival of a city bus that [[Slimer]] had commandeered, patching up their incident earlier. Shortly upon his arrival at the museum, Louis starts blasting the Slime Shell covering it as [[Vigo]] became weakened from revelers' singing. Upon the defeat of Vigo, the slime shield dissipated, and the crowd hailed Louis as a hero even though he had little to do with the situation. He proudly proclaimed he was "a Ghostbuster."
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-For several weeks after the Gozer incident, Dana and Louis retained mild aggressive tendencies and a taste for rare meat.<ref>Narrator (2016). [[Insight Editions]]- "[[Tobin's Spirit Guide (Insight Editions)|Tobin's Spirit Guide]]" (2016) (Book p.82). ''Paragraph reads: "Although later tests showed that they retained mild aggressive tendencies and a taste for rare meat for several weeks afterward."''</ref> Weeks after the Gozer incident, [[Rebecca Morales]] spoke to Louis outside 550 Central Park West. He thought writing a book about the Ghostbusters was a pretty good idea and agreed to talk to her about them. He suggested going out for coffee but she was buying. As a courtesy, he advised her to then keep the receipt and use it as a write-off. At some point, around 1992, Janine and Louis broke up.<ref>[[Winston Zeddemore]] (2011). [[Ghostbusters IDW Publishing Comics|IDW Comics]]- "[[IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 2|Ghostbusters Volume 1 Issue #2]]" (2011) (Comic p.7). ''Winston says: "I figure if that Louis geek Janine used to date could pull off law school, I could, too."''</ref> Louis left New York soon after he and Janine broke up. He left behind his thriving practice and his position with the Ghostbusters and settled in Ocala, Marion County, Florida. Louis was content with making a clean break from the city after a crazy couple of years and even avoided calls from his cousin [[Sherman Tully]].<ref>[[Ray Stantz]] (2013). [[Ghostbusters IDW Publishing Comics|IDW Comics]]- "[[IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 2-4|Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #4]]" (2013) (Comic p.7). ''Ray says: "Not since our accountant left New York."''</ref> Louis' law degree later influenced Winston to take up studying law, just in case the Ghostbusters went out of business again.
+For several weeks after the Gozer incident, Dana and Louis retained mild aggressive tendencies and a taste for rare meat.<ref>Narrator (2016). [[Insight Editions]]- "[[Tobin's Spirit Guide (Insight Editions)|Tobin's Spirit Guide]]" (2016) (Book p.82). ''Paragraph reads: "Although later tests showed that they retained mild aggressive tendencies and a taste for rare meat for several weeks afterward."''</ref> Weeks after the Gozer incident, [[Rebecca Morales]] spoke to Louis outside 550 Central Park West. He thought writing a book about the Ghostbusters was a pretty good idea and agreed to talk to her about them. He suggested going out for coffee but she was buying. As a courtesy, he advised her to then keep the receipt and use it as a write-off. Louis met with Rebecca at a diner. The interview turned to Peter. Louis considered him a real straight shooter and revealed they made a deal for free use of the Ghostbusters logo in his yellow pages advertisement in exchange for doing his taxes for the next three years.<ref>[[Louis Tully]] (2020). [[Ghostbusters IDW Publishing Comics|IDW Comics]]- "[[IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters Year One 3|Ghostbusters Year One Issue #3]]" (2020) (Comic p.1). ''Louis Tully says: "Said if I did his taxes for the next three years I could use the Ghostbusters logo in my yellow pages advertisement."''</ref> He rambled on about how the logo gave him the competitive edge only only a few hours of work. At some point, around 1992, Janine and Louis broke up.<ref>[[Winston Zeddemore]] (2011). [[Ghostbusters IDW Publishing Comics|IDW Comics]]- "[[IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 2|Ghostbusters Volume 1 Issue #2]]" (2011) (Comic p.7). ''Winston says: "I figure if that Louis geek Janine used to date could pull off law school, I could, too."''</ref> Louis left New York soon after he and Janine broke up. He left behind his thriving practice and his position with the Ghostbusters and settled in Ocala, Marion County, Florida. Louis was content with making a clean break from the city after a crazy couple of years and even avoided calls from his cousin [[Sherman Tully]].<ref>[[Ray Stantz]] (2013). [[Ghostbusters IDW Publishing Comics|IDW Comics]]- "[[IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 2-4|Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #4]]" (2013) (Comic p.7). ''Ray says: "Not since our accountant left New York."''</ref> Louis' law degree later influenced Winston to take up studying law, just in case the Ghostbusters went out of business again.
 A few years later, [[Tiamat]] began to manipulate Louis' dreams with images of fire, dogs, and snakes. He didn't sleep well since the dreams started and was plagued with an overwhelming urge to return to Manhattan. Louis booked a flight to New York City, with a layover in Baltimore. He arrived at LaGuardia International Airport at 7 pm and met with Sherman in Terminal A at baggage claim. Sherman immediately asked him to look into an investment opportunity and inquired why he suddenly uprooted himself. Sherman noticed Louis didn't look well and started up [[Sherman's Station Wagon|his car]]. Louis was startled by the [[Blood Rain]]. A few days later, Louis was approached by Tiamat, disguised as a blonde woman, in a bar. Louis droned on about learning a musical instrument and Newstime magazine's article about blood born disease. Tiamat had enough and ripped her false face off. Louis passed out and Tiamat whisked him away to [[Dana's Apartment (IDW)|Dana's apartment]], where he was possessed by [[Mot]]. Once the Ghostbusters all gathered at the apartment entrance, the possessed Louis and Dana greeted them and stated Tiamat would see them. Louis returned to normal after the Ghostbusters crossed the streams to defeat Tiamat.
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 *[[John Candy]] was originally going to portray Louis Tully and thus, molded to match his persona. Louis first appeared in the June draft as a fellow refugee of the creature which was to become Peter Venkman's interdimensional love interest. With a diet cola commercial, one creature turns into a beautiful woman while the other turns into a heavy-set man. Joe Medjuck notes Louis would have been similar to Candy's Johnny LaRue character from SCTV. Rick Moranis took on the role and added to the character, even improvising lines during the party scene.<ref>Shay, Don (November 1985). ''Making Ghostbusters'', p. 44 annotation. New York Zoetrope, New York NY USA, ISBN 0918432685. ''Paragraph reads: "In anticipation of getting John Candy for the role, the character Louis Tully was originally molded to suit Candy's persona."''</ref><ref>Shay, Don (November 1985). ''Making Ghostbusters'', p. 44 annotation. New York Zoetrope, New York NY USA, ISBN 0918432685. ''Paragraph reads: "The character makes his first appearance in the June draft as a fellow refuge of the creature which was to become Venkman's interdimensional love interest. With a diet cola television commercial for inspiration, one creature transforms itself into a beautiful woman, while the other transforms into a heavy-set man."''</ref><ref>Shay, Don (November 1985). ''Making Ghostbusters'', p. 44 annotation. New York Zoetrope, New York NY USA, ISBN 0918432685. ''Joe Medjuck says "At first, Louis was a much different character than the one you see in the film. He was similar to the Johnny LaRue character that John did on SCTV."''</ref><ref>Shay, Don (November 1985). ''Making Ghostbusters'', p. 44 annotation. New York Zoetrope, New York NY USA, ISBN 0918432685. ''Joe Medjuck says "By the time shooting actually began, though, John was no longer available. Fortunately, Rick Moranis was and he really helped to tailor the character. He came up with the idea of Louis being an accountant, and the character really started to evolve from that point on."''</ref><ref>[[Ivan Reitman]], [[Harold Ramis]], [[Joe Medjuck]] (2005). [[Ghostbusters]]- Commentary (2005) (DVD ts. 17:44-18:33). Columbia TriStar Home Video. ''Ivan Reitman says: "Now the part was originally written for John Candy. Do you remember that? We called up John and said 'John, you got to be in this, Harold is in it... Harold and John had worked together in SCTV up in Canada and all of us worked in Stripes and only naturally he should be in this film. And John didn't understand this part. He kept coming back and saying well maybe I'll play him in German. He'll have a German accent and he'll have Rottweilers. I said you can't have dogs, we already have too much dog imagery in the movie. And he finally passed on the film. Rick Moranis, who had been sent the script by his agent, was waiting patiently in the wings and was very happy when John passed..."/''Joe Medjuck says: "But we changed the character a lot. Rick really helped create this character."/''Harold Ramis says: "He brought some fine speeches to this character."/''Ivan Reitman says: "And I think he chose the wardrobe."''</ref><ref>[[Ivan Reitman]] (2014). [[2013 and 2014 Remasters of Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters 2|Ghostbusters 1 & 2 Gift Set (2014)]], "Who You Gonna Call: A Ghostbusters Restrospective"  (2014) (DVD ts. 14:24-15:10). Columbia Pictures. ''Ivan says: "In terms of shifting from the original screenplay, I don't know if you remember we wrote it for John Candy. I remember sending it to Candy because I just worked with him again on Stripes and John didn't get it. He kept saying, 'Hey, well maybe I can do him with a German accent ' and I was a little hesitant right away. It was an odd thing in an American based movie and he was looking for a handle. And we got into the uncomftorable conversation. And finally it was clear he wasn't going to do it. And I literally called Rick Moranis the same day and sent him the script the same day. Candy turned it down. Rick called me like 2 hours after he got it. He said, 'Please thank Candy for turning this down This is amazing. I know what to do with it.'"''</ref>
 *The Louis Tully character written for John Candy had earthier interests.<ref>Shay, Don (November 1985). ''Making Ghostbusters'', p. 115 annotation. New York Zoetrope, New York NY USA, ISBN 0918432685. ''Paragraph reads: "As originally scripted for John Candy, the Louis Tully character was to have decidedly earthier interests -- best evidenced in the party sequence as it appeared in the August draft."''</ref>
+*In the September 30, 1983 draft, on page 25, Louis is now introduced as the final version seen in the movies.
+*By the September 30 and October 7, 1983 drafts, the apartment investigation ends on Peter walking past Louis, not noticing him. Louis sees his newspaper on the floor and tries to reach for it but has to abandon his doorway and gets locked out.<ref>Aykroyd, Dan & Ramis, Harold (1983). [[Ghostbusters]] (Third Draft September 30, 1983) (Script p. 36). ''Line reads: "Venkman ignores Louis and gets on the elevator. Louis spots his newspaper lying on the floor across the hall. Holding the door open with one foot, he reaches for the paper but can't quite stretch far enough. Trying another approach, he swings the door open, leaps for the paper and darts back to the door just as it slams shut in his face, locking him out again."''</ref>
+*Louis mentions 20 Minute Workout. It was a Canadian-produced aerobic workout television series that aired from 1983 to 1984 that featured a "a bevy of beautiful girls" demonstrating the various exercise routines.
+*Louis is celebrating his 4th anniversary as an accountant. This means he started out in 1980.
 *Rick Moranis suggested Louis' party right before principal photography started. [[Ivan Reitman]] decided to shoot the party as one long take to retain Moranis' comedic flow.<ref>Shay, Don (November 1985). ''Making Ghostbusters'', p. 114 annotation. New York Zoetrope, New York NY USA, ISBN 0918432685. ''Paragraph reads: "The 'nerd party' evolved from an idea suggested by Rick Moranis shortly before principal photography began. To retain the comedic flow of Louis' blithering monologue, Ivan Reitman shot the entire party sequence -- up to the Terror Dog's appearance -- as one long take, following Moranis around the room from guest to guest."''</ref>
 *In a deleted scene of the first movie, Louis seems to recollect the passionate kiss with Dana which she remembers vaguely, but refuses to entertain it and says, "No, Louis. No," as she walks away with Peter. The other Ghostbusters tell him there are other fish in the sea.
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 *Rick Moranis came around towards the end of production of The Video Game and was okay with being involved with the game. It so happened that his head was modeled and ready to go but there wasn't any manpower left to rig him in animation because everyone was working on finishing the cinematics.<ref>[http://ghostbustersnews.com/?p=12002 "Crossing the Streams Radio Show Episode 29" 16:29-21:30]</ref>
 **There was an idea of putting Louis in a fully body cast
-**There was an idea of making the area where the Ghostbusters II No Ghost sign, miniature satellite dish, and Ecto 1-a doors are stored Louis' office and just have Louis stick his hand out and play some recorded lines.
+**There was an idea of making the area where the Ghostbusters II No Ghost sign, miniature satellite dish, and [[Ecto-1a]] doors are stored Louis' office and just have Louis stick his hand out and play some recorded lines.
 **This is all likely why Tully was written out of the story as sick in Realistic Versions of The Video Game and out scouting locations for franchises in the Stylized Versions.
 *In [[IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 2-4|Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #4]], when [[Ron Alexander]] sarcastically asks if there's a talking dog, Ray refers to Louis, who was possessed by Vinz Clortho.
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 *On page one of [[IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters Year One 1|Ghostbusters Year One Issue #1]], Louis' outfit is visually inspired by an outfit worn by Rick Moranis' character Billy Fish in the movie "Streets of Fire" which released on June 1, 1984, a week before Ghostbusters came out in theaters.
 **In panel 2, there is a Cosmopolitan: Tonetics Beginners Workout VHS video tape in Louis' box, a nod to his 10 minute work out line he tells Dana about in Chapter 6: Spook Central.
+*On page 1 of [[IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters Year One 3|Ghostbusters Year One Issue #3]]:
+**Louis is wearing his blue track suit from Ghostbusters Chapter 6: Spook Central.
+**Next to Louis is a bottle of mineral water modeled after Perrier. In Chapter 6: Spook Central, Louis offered Dana some mineral water and in Chapter 17: "Who Brought The Dog?", bottles can be seen around the party.
+*On page 6 of Ghostbusters Year One Issue #3, Peter alludes to Louis Tully and when Vinz Clortho chased him to the Tavern on the Green in Chapter 18: Terror on the Tavern.
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 **[[Ghostbusters (Chapter 17): "Who Brought the Dog?"|Chapter 17: "Who Brought the Dog?"]]
 **[[Ghostbusters (Chapter 18): Terror on the Tavern|Chapter 18: Terror on the Tavern]]
+**[[Ghostbusters (Chapter 19): Peter's Date with Zuul|Chapter 19: Peter's Date with Zuul]]
+***Alluded to by Party Guests.
 **[[Ghostbusters (Chapter 20): Keymaster|Chapter 20: Keymaster]]
 **[[Ghostbusters (Chapter 21): Out of Biz|Chapter 21: Out of Biz]]
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 **[[Central Park Cemetery Level (realistic version)|Central Park Cemetery]]
 ***Mentioned by Peter at the end.
 ===Secondary Canon===
+*'''Ghostbusters'''
+**[[Ghostbusters (Deleted Scene): Bums|Deleted Scene: Bums]]
+**[[Ghostbusters (Deleted Scene): Louis Encounters Muggers|Deleted Scene: Louis Encounters Muggers]]
+**[[Ghostbusters (Deleted Scene): "No Louis!"|Deleted Scene: "No Louis!"]]
+*'''Ghostbusters II'''
+**[[Ghostbusters II (Deleted Scene): Louis Sets A Trap For Slimer|Deleted Scene: Louis Sets A Trap for Slimer]]
+**[[Ghostbusters II (Deleted Scene): Louis' Secret|Deleted Scene: Louis' Secret]]
+**[[Ghostbusters II (Deleted Scene): Louis' Cousin, Sherman Tully|Deleted Scene: Louis' Cousin, Sherman Tully]]
+**[[Ghostbusters II (Deleted Scene): Louis and Slimer Get Off Bus|Deleted Scene: Louis and Slimer Get Off Bus]]
+**[[Ghostbusters II (Deleted Scene): Statue of Liberty Back in Place|Deleted Scene: Statue of Liberty Back in Place]]
+<br>
 *'''[[Ghostbusters 88MPH Studios Comics|88MPH Studios]]'''
 **[[88MPH Comics- Ghostbusters: Legion 1|Legion #1]]
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 **Ghostbusters Year One
 ***[[IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters Year One 1|Issue #1]]
+***[[IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters Year One 3|Issue #3]]
 *'''[[Insight Editions]]'''
 **[[Tobin's Spirit Guide (Insight Editions)|Tobin's Spirit Guide]]
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 LouisTullyIDW25.jpg|As seen in Ghostbusters Year One Issue #1
+LouisTullyIDW26.jpg|As seen in [[IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters Year One 3|Ghostbusters Year One Issue #3]]
+LouisTullyIDW27.jpg|As seen in Ghostbusters Year One Issue #3
+LouisTullyIDW28.jpg|As seen in Ghostbusters Year One Issue #3
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