Pee-wee's Playhouse

1986-1991
5 seasons
CBS
Comedy, Family, Music
TV-PG

Each show, Pee-Wee Herman comes to his wonderful playhouse where anything can happen. Whether it be screaming at the secret word, entertaining friends like Cowboy Curtis and Ms. Yvonne, or enjoying animation clips presented by the King of Cartoons or the stories of the claymation girl, Penny; there's always lots of fun things to do.

1986-1991
5 seasons
CBS
Comedy, Family, Music
TV-PG

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Tue, Jul 14, 2020

Pee-wee's Playhouse Is Still the Best, Weirdest Children's Show for Kids of All Ages

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Wed, Mar 23, 2016

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Fri, Apr 27, 2012

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Paul Reubens on Pee-Wee's Comeback: I'll Still Be Doing This 30 Years From Now

The iconic grey suit and red bowtie have returned: Pee-wee Herman is back and heading to HBO for a special filmed presentation of his Broadway show, The Pee-wee Herman Show on Broadway. The 90-minute comedy show is not unlike an extended version of his Emmy-winning Pee-wee's Playhouse series, which ran for four years on CBS. Pee-wee ran in Los Angeles a year ago and is currently playing in New York's Stephen Sondheim Theatre, where it has been met with favorable reviews.   "It's cyclical," Reubens said at Friday's Television Critics Association's winter preview sessions. Reubens appeared via satellite from New York in full Pee-wee attire. "If you wait long enough...

Sat, Jan 8, 2011

Paul Reubens on Pee-Wee's Comeback: I'll Still Be Doing This 30 Years From Now

Pee-wee Herman Is Heading to HBO

Pee-wee Herman is heading to HBO with a special that will present his Broadway show, the network announced Tuesday. HBO will shoot the Paul Reubens production in January following its Broadway engagement that runs through Jan. 2. The special, titled The Pee-wee Herman Show on Broadway, will debut in 2011.

Tue, Dec 21, 2010

Pee-Wee Herman's Comeback Continues --- Judd Apatow to Produce New Film

Pee-wee Herman's comeback continues, with a new film based on Paul Reubens' cult favorite character coming to theaters, Variety reports. Judd Apatow (Knocked Up) is developing a new film featuring Pee-wee Herman focused on a road trip and a "gigantic adventure." Reubens is writing the script with...

Thu, Jul 1, 2010

Pee-Wee Herman's Comeback Continues --- Judd Apatow to Produce New Film

Pee-wee Herman to Make His Broadway Debut

Pee-wee Herman is getting ready for his next big adventure: Broadway. Pee-wee, aka known as Paul Rebuens, will start his six-week run at the Stephen Sondheim Theater in New York starting Oct. 26, according to Broadwayworld.com. Check out photos of Reubens through the years The Broadway limited engagement follows ...

Fri, May 21, 2010

Pee-wee Herman to Make His Broadway Debut