Ghostwriter
Overview
Ghostwriter, an engaging children's show crafted by Liz Nealon and produced by the Children's Television Workshop along with BBC One, premiered on PBS on October 4, 1992, and wrapped up on February 13, 1995. Set in Brooklyn, it follows a tight-knit group of young friends who tackle local mysteries and crimes as amateur detectives. Their unique ally, an unseen ghost named Ghostwriter, aids them by piecing together letters and text to communicate. The series captures the vibrant essence of Fort Greene, Brooklyn, while promoting teamwork and literacy among its young viewers.
Episodes
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1
A Crime of Two Cities (1)
Jamal and his family take a trip to London, England. While there, Jamal and his friends stumble upon a scheme to abduct the son of a well-known author...
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2
A Crime of Two Cities (2)
Jamal discovers that the code was created by a person known as Wise Rita. Excited about the mystery, he shares this revelation with his friends back i...
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3
A Crime of Two Cities (3)
Jamal, Becky, and Sam uncover that the bicyclist’s true identity is Danny Winkler, with Wise Rita as his aunt. Meanwhile, Becky and Sam make a surpr...
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4
A Crime of Two Cities (4)
The team locates the venue where the author is hosting a reading of a Sophie Madison book, as well as the site where the kidnapping is taking place. I...
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5
Four Days of the Cockatoo (1)
While rummaging through a dumpster for cans to recycle for her school project, Gaby discovers a bird. She strikes a deal with her father to care for t...
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6
Four Days of the Cockatoo (2)
Title: Four Days of the Cockatoo (2) Plot: Gaby discovers a name tag on the bird, identifying it as a palm cockatoo, and they affectionately name it ...
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7
Four Days of the Cockatoo (3)
Hector and Lenni successfully alert Alex and Gaby about the smugglers before retreating to Lenni's apartment. Meanwhile, Jamal and Tina discover that ...
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8
Four Days of the Cockatoo (4)
Gaby finds herself at the smuggler's hideout, where she comes across two notorious criminals, Adoment Poulet and Honey Hawke, who have been illegally ...
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9
Attack of the Slime Monster (1)
Title: The Slime Monster Strikes (1) Plot: Casey is crafting a chilling tale for a local contest featuring "Gooey Gus: the Slime Monster," a doll tha...
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10
Attack of the Slime Monster (2)
As Jamal, Lenni, and Alex prepare to graduate from middle school, Tina takes charge of organizing the party. Both Jamal and Tina are also part of the ...
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11
Attack of the Slime Monster (3)
Gooey Gus unexpectedly bursts in the sunlight and towers to six feet in height. Meanwhile, during band practice, Tina confesses to Lenni that she has ...
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12
Attack of the Slime Monster (4)
Title: Assault of the Slime Behemoth (4) Plot: The group works diligently to find a solution. Tina and Casey uncover that the Slime Behemoth is vulne...
