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Charles Foster Hearse[3] (also known as Charles Foster Hearse I) was the founder of the "Spooks Illustrated," "Boosweek," and "Popular Phantasmics" magazines.[4] [5]

History[]

Charles Foster Hearse I founded a publishing empire based on his love of the supernatural and occupied a locale named the Slime Life Building.[6] [7] Hearse was most famous for starting the magazine "Spooks Illustrated." He also amassed the world's largest collection of books on the supernatural, including "Rasputin's Spiritual Exercises" and "Rottweiler on Olfactory Manifestations."[8][9] The collection was seen on a television series called "Haunts of the Rich & Famous." [10] He also loved snow and had the Hearse Castle surrounded by artificial snow.[11] Hearse used his fortune to bring a cathedral named San Simoleon back from a trip to Europe and placed it on his property.[12][13]

In death, Hearse ironically became a ghost and haunted his castle.[14] His grandson Charles Foster Hearse III offered the Ghostbusters the title of "Ghost Hunter of the Year" to whichever one of them succeeded in capturing his grandfather's ghost by sunrise.[15] The Ghostbusters, after several failed attempts to trap Charles Foster Hearse I, realized that they were meant to be a team and that Charles Foster Hearse I wanted his sleigh Rosebud. He was last seen happily riding his sleigh in the snow as he dispersed. Since all of the Ghostbusters rid the mansion of the ghost, Charles Foster Hearse III decided that all of the Ghostbusters were worthy of being labeled "Ghost Hunter of the Year."

Powers[]

Charles Foster Hearse I had the standard abilities of ghosts. He also displayed the ability to form a conglomerate from billiard cues and balls, possessed an Egyptian statue, and formed a giant snowball. He was also rather agile and dodged the Proton Streams at every turn.

Personality[]

Not much was revealed of Hearse's personality until he was given his sleigh back. When riding Rosebud, he was shown enjoying his ride with childlike delight.

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References[]

  1. Marsha Goodman (1986). Episode Call Sheet and SAG Report - "Ghostbuster of the Year" (1986).
  2. Ghostbusters Interdimensional Crossrip #347 - Maurice LaMarche/Voice Talent, Dr. Egon Spengler - December 4, 2017, 29:17-29:42 Maurice LaMarche says: "That voice I really hadn't -- I really didn't have the Welles voice down yet. For that one. I didn't really pick up the Orson Welles thing til... I guess, about um, or maybe so. I might have dovetailed on it but I hadn't really nailed it until the late 80s."
  3. Barbara Mentee (2009). The Real Ghostbusters - "Ghostbuster of the Year" (1987) (DVD ts. 7:14-7:16). Time Life Entertainment. Barbara says: "The legendary Charles Foster Hearse."
  4. Ray Stantz (2009). The Real Ghostbusters - "Ghostbuster of the Year" (1987) (DVD ts. 5:15-5:18). Time Life Entertainment. Ray says: "Hearse is the man who publishes Spooks Illustrated and Boosweek."
  5. Egon Spengler (2009). The Real Ghostbusters - "Ghostbuster of the Year" (1987) (DVD ts. 5:19-5:21). Time Life Entertainment. Egon says: "And Popular Phantasmics."
  6. Charles Foster Hearse III (2009). The Real Ghostbusters - "Ghostbuster of the Year" (1987) (DVD ts. 7:20-7:24). Time Life Entertainment. Charles says: "My grandfather created a publishing empire..."
  7. Barbara Mentee (2009). The Real Ghostbusters - "Ghostbuster of the Year" (1987) (DVD ts. 7:24-7:26). Time Life Entertainment. Barbara says: "Based on his love for the supernatural."
  8. Egon Spengler (2009). The Real Ghostbusters - "Ghostbuster of the Year" (1987) (DVD ts. 10:08-10:12). Time Life Entertainment. Egon says: "Hearse assembled the world's largest collection of books on supernatural phenomenon."
  9. Ray Stantz (2009). The Real Ghostbusters - "Ghostbuster of the Year" (1987) (DVD ts. 12:17-12:20). Time Life Entertainment. Ray says: "Rasputin's Spiritual Exercises. Rottweiler on Olfactory Manifestations."
  10. Ray Stantz (2009). The Real Ghostbusters - "Ghostbuster of the Year" (1987) (DVD ts. 10:16-10:20). Time Life Entertainment. Ray says: "I've wanted to look at this library ever since I saw it on "Haunts of the Rich & Famous"."
  11. Barbara Mentee (2009). The Real Ghostbusters - "Ghostbuster of the Year" (1987) (DVD ts. 9:32-9:34). Time Life Entertainment. Barbara says: "Mr. Hearse liked winter."
  12. Barbara Mentee (2009). The Real Ghostbusters - "Ghostbuster of the Year" (1987) (DVD ts. 8:24). Time Life Entertainment. Barbara says: "San Simoleon."
  13. Winston Zeddemore (2009). The Real Ghostbusters - "Ghostbuster of the Year" (1987) (DVD ts. 9:10-9:14). Time Life Entertainment. Winston says: "It must have cost a fortune to build that copy of a cathedral."
  14. Charles Foster Hearse III (2009). The Real Ghostbusters - "Ghostbuster of the Year" (1987) (DVD ts. 7:27-7:29). Time Life Entertainment. Charles says: "His ghost still haunts the mansion he built..."
  15. Charles Foster Hearse III (2009). The Real Ghostbusters - "Ghostbuster of the Year" (1987) (DVD ts. 7:10-7:13). Time Life Entertainment. Charles says: "Spooks Illustrated was founded by my grandfather..."

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