The Real Ghostbusters Episode Guide: "Hanging by a Thread"

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"Hanging by a Thread"

Production #76023
Season 1-Syndicated, Episode 23

Aired: Thursday December 10, 1987
in Syndication

Writer: William Rotsler, Richard Mueller

Synopsis: A demon tries to steal the shears and thread of the Three Fates, which determine the life of all mortals.

Guest Stars

Lewis Arquette [Head Demon, Arnold, Franklin]
Barry Dennen [Governor, Ferryman]
Kathy Garver [Atropas, Voice on Phone, Demon A]
Mat Plendl [Asst. Demon, Sheldon, Person #2]
Anne Sebastian [Lachesis, Woman]

Regular Cast Incidentals

Arsenio Hall [Huge Demon, Person #1]
Maurice LaMarche [Old Demon, Warty Demon, Demon]
Lorenzo Music [Small Demon, Fish]
Lauren Summer [Clotho]
Frank Welker [Demon B]

Fun Facts

Title Reference: If something is "hanging by a thread", it usually denotes that it is ready to fall apart or that the situation can change in an instant. The phrase can be applied to physical things, situations, and ideas. The term hanging by a thread, derives from the banquet that King Dionysius held for Damocles, a courtier of ancient Syracuse. King Dionysius was beginning to become annoyed with Damocles' constant flattery of his king. He invited him to a banquet, where Damocles was seated under a sword suspended by a single hair. It was said to symbolize his tenuous position in the court. It was not only the sword that was hanging by a thread but also Damocles' life. This also gave rise to the idea that someone can have the sword of Damocles hanging over them, meaning they are in a very precarious situation. (source)
The voice actors were recorded on November 19, 1986.

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