The Pee-wee Herman Show (TV 1981)

An adult-oriented version of what would eventually become an award-winning children's classic. This version of the show features Pee-wee's playhouse and many of the characters of the later ... See full summary »

Director:

Marty Callner

Writers:

Phil Hartman, Edie McClurg,

Stars:

Paul Reubens, John Moody, John Paragon

Cast

Cast overview:
Paul Reubens	...	Pee-wee Herman
John Moody	...	Mailman Mike
John Paragon	...	Jambi the Genie / Pterri
Tito Larriva	...	Hammy
Nicole Panter	...	Susan
Phil Hartman	...	Kap'n Karl / Monsieur LeCroc
Lynne Marie Stewart	...	Miss Yvonne
Edie McClurg	...	Hermit Hattie
Monica Ganas	...	Mrs. Jelly Donut
Brian Seff	...	Mr. Jelly Donut
Joan Leizman	...	Joan

Storyline

An adult-oriented version of what would eventually become an award-winning children's classic. This version of the show features Pee-wee's playhouse and many of the characters of the later series, but with adult and sexual overtones and jokes including "mirror shoes" and others.

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Plot Keywords:

Pee Wee | Spoof | Surrealism | Genie | Mailman | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Reubens-Callner Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

58 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Pee Wee Herman: [Hammy's fly is down] Hey Hammy, got a license to sell hot dogs?

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Connections

Features Lunchroom Manners (1960)

User Reviews

An unbelievably fun way to spend an hour.

I've always thought that "Pee Wee's Playhouse" was geared toward adults more than kids, but "The Pee Wee Herman Show" is unquestionably adult-oriented comedy. I first saw this show on HBO in the early 80's, and watched a dozen times before tears from laughing so hard began to slow. This well-written, fast-paced, well-performed "play" lays the ground work for Reubens' subsequent films and tv shows.