Ira[1] is a hairless cat who was slated to appear on an episode of "The World of the Psychic."
History[]
Primary Canon History[]
At the end of an episode of "The World of the Psychic" with Milton Angland and Elaine, Peter Venkman previewed next week's episode about hairless pets. He had someone from the crew had him Ira. Peter held up Ira for viewers to look at, handed Ira back to the crewman, and did his signature sign off.
Primary Canon (Expanded Universe) History[]
Ira was held by a member of the audience on the set of "The World of the Psychic." After Peter spoke to two of his three guests, he told the fan the cat was cute and asked if it was a boy or girl. The fan answered it was a boy and held it up. Peter found that gross and told him to put the cat down. He recalled he owned a bald collie once. Peter liked idea of doing a show about bald animals. The enthusiastic audience clapped in approval.
Secondary Canon History[]
IDW Comics[]
Ira appeared at the end of Episode 32 of "The World of the Psychic" as a preview for the next episode about hairless pets. On Episode 33, Ira urinated on Peter's pants. Peter had enough. He invoked his three-stain clause in his contract and quit the show.
Trivia[]
- On Cover A of Ghostbusters: Answer The Call Issue #5, Ira makes a non-canon cameo.
Appearances[]
Primary Canon Appearances[]
Expanded Universe
- Ghostbusters II
- Deleted Scenes
Secondary Canon Appearances[]
- IDW Comics
- Ghostbusters Annual 2015
- "World of the Psychic"
- Ghostbusters Annual 2015
References[]
- ↑ Peter Venkman (1999). Ghostbusters II (1989) (DVD ts. 10:33-10:41). Columbia Pictures. Peter says: "That's all the time we've got for this week on World of the Psychic. Next week, though--gimme Ira. Hairless pets--weird."