Casper the Friendly Ghost made his theatrical debut in I. Sparber's 1945 short "The Friendly Ghost," released by Famous Studios. The gimmick of the short was that a boy-like apparition named ...

the ghost of a young boy who's "the friendliest ghost you know". But not so friendly are Casper's uncles Stretch, Fatso, and Stinkie, who are determined to drive all "fleshies" away. Ultimately ...

Casper the Friendly Ghost has been a staple of childhood entertainment for decades, appearing in comics, TV shows, and a live-action film. While Harvey Comics described him as a ghost born to ...