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8.2/10   449 votes
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Writers:
Paul Reubens (writer)
Bill Steinkellner (writer)
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Genre:
Comedy more
Plot:
An adult-oriented version of what would eventually become an award-winning children's classic. This... more | full synopsis
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NewsDesk:
(3 articles)
Reubens Explains Plea Agreement
 (From WENN. 6 April 2004)

Pee-Wee's Bid Rejected
 (From WENN. 14 February 2003)

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A Satiric Gem more

Cast

  (Credited cast)

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
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Additional Details

Runtime:
58 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USA

Fun Stuff

Quotes:
Pterri: They say that Karl is a bad mother...
Pee Wee Herman: Shut your mouth.
Pterri: Well I was only talking about Karl.
Pee Wee Herman: I can dig it.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in It's Latter-Day Night! Live Comedy (2003) (V) more

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1 out of 2 people found the following comment useful:-
A Satiric Gem, 1 March 2006
8/10
Author: Lilith Hexus from United States

Well... this special was definitely unique. At first I figured it would be good to watch because I like to watch child comedy shows to make fun of some of the things they say, but when I watched this I honestly think this a satiric look at all those other child shows, making fun of them while aiming towards adults who are sick of them, while being too mature for children to understand the sometimes HORRIDLY crude jokes thrown in so they, as well, can be entertained. This way a parent can watch a show with their kids and enjoy it for once.

Overall, I believe this to be quite entertaining if you understand that by no means is this truly child oriented, it is adult humour.

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