He is, after all, a ghost. Only open-minded children could see that Casper wasn't a threat and befriend him. The success of "The Friendly Ghost" led to 54 additional Famous Studios Casper shorts ...

Casper the Friendly Ghost has been a staple of childhood entertainment ... a machine to resurrect the dead, only to be declared insane. Suddenly, Casper’s cheerful demeanor feels like an act ...