Goober and the Ghost Chasers
Description:
Goober and the Ghost Chasers is a 1973 Hanna-Barbera cartoon about three teen reporters for Ghost Chasers Magazine—Ted, Tina, and Gilly—who solve mysteries with their dog, Goober. A key difference from similar shows is that sometimes the ghosts are real, and Goober can become invisible when scared, a power he can't control.
Premise: The team uses equipment from their "Apparition Kit" to investigate hauntings and determine if they are real or the work of impostors.
Characters:
Goober: A dog who becomes invisible when scared, often speaking directly to the audience with witty remarks.
Ted, Tina, and Gilly: The three teenagers who report on the cases for their magazine.
Unique elements: Unlike Scooby-Doo, the show often featured real ghosts instead of only fakes. Sometimes, these real ghosts would even help the team. Goober's invisibility was involuntary and sometimes inconvenient, as his hat and collar remained visible.
Guest stars: The show included guest appearances, notably from some members of The Partridge Family and basketball player Wilt Chamberlain.