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These Stars Appeared on ‘Pee-Wee’s Playhouse’ Before They Were Famous

Those who tune into the new HBO original documentary Pee-wee as Himselfmight be surprised to see that a number of now-notable stars appeared on Paul Reubens’ popular Saturday morning TV show Pee-Wee’s ...
Los Angeles Magazine

Star-Studded Christmas at Pee-wee’s Playhouse Benefit at the Alex Theater

See Christmas at Pee-wee’s Playhouse on the big screen Dec. 27 at the Alex Theatre with live music, special guests, and fire ...
NPR

'Pee-wee as Himself' is a portrait of a private man and his public alter ego

In 1986, one of the most unusual and iconic kids' TV shows debuted. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "PEE-WEE'S PLAYHOUSE THEME") PAUL REUBENS: (As Pee-wee Herman) Hey. CYNDI LAUPER: (Singing) Come in and pull ...
The New York Times

Pee-wee’s Legacy: A Network of Ambitious Weirdos

Paul Reubens’s performance as Pee-wee Herman gave fans “license to be weird.” At an underground cabaret, he cheered on his community of renegades. Paul Reubens, as seen in the documentary “Pee-wee as ...