The Ghost Writer Part Three

"The Ghost Writer" was an unusual pilot from 1990 that starred Anthony Perkins. It was written by Alan Spencer, the creator of "Sledge Hammer!" when Perkins contacted him about creating a show for the actor. Despite not being picked up for series, the pilot got a favorable response and the live audience taping was memorable. This version features some unaired footage.

Category:

Comedy

Tags:

• Anthony
• Perkins
• Psycho
• Stephen
• King
• Sitcom
• Addams
• Family
• Beetlejuice
• Norman
• Bates
• Sledge
• Hammer
• Alan
• Spencer

[Tazylam]

I wonder if Cindy is still scared of Mr Strack (better known as Anthony Perkins)

[BeckEis]

This was so totally original! No wonder it wasn't picked up.

[Muirmaiden]

@ferociousgumby , it's Joshua John Miller, son of Jason Miller (Of "The Exorcist" fame) and half-brother of Jason Patric.

[RocktheSocks]

Is it just me or is this basically the plot of the Corpse Bride?

[ferociousgumby]

Who plays Edgar? (His son Osgood?). Is his middle name Allen?

[melora72]

"Mommy, does Mr Strack have a gun in Edgar's back?"

[Adom]

I miss the old "pilot season" weeks when we'd get to see the shows that never quite got picked up. Anyone know if there's a pilot website somewhere with all of the "failed shows" waiting to be enjoyed by the smaller audiences that appreciate them.

[KateLadyG]

TOTALLY awesome!! I never thought I would get to see this-- very funny and Tony was such a master with comedy-- I adore him! THANKS SO MUCH for making this available here! Was there ever a second show?

[SweetTe]

Pure genius, writing and the acting! Love it!

[NellieForbush]

"What does she have that I don't have?"

"A pulse."

Now i know in that movie Casper where they got that line from.

[Corsina]

Thank you for posting this! I hadn't seen this in years. I had recorded this when it aired on a.... Beta tape. OMG I just dated myself! lol Was great to see it again! :)