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From Cartoon to Costume: How Casper Became Halloween’s Friendly Ghost
Explore how a 1945 Paramount cartoon gave birth to Casper, the first friendly ghost who reshaped Halloween costumes, comics, and candy marketing across five decades. The episode traces his journey from animated shorts to film, merchandise, and social‑media memes, revealing why this gentle specter remains a cultural touchstone today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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