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The Pee-Wee Herman Show

  • TV Movie
  • 19811981
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 58m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
1.5K
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The Pee-Wee Herman Show (1981)
  • Comedy
Comedy special starring Pee-Wee Herman and his friends in an adult version of the children's television show, Pee-wee's Playhouse (1986) before it even existed.Comedy special starring Pee-Wee Herman and his friends in an adult version of the children's television show, Pee-wee's Playhouse (1986) before it even existed.Comedy special starring Pee-Wee Herman and his friends in an adult version of the children's television show, Pee-wee's Playhouse (1986) before it even existed.
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
1.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Paul Reubens
    • Marty Callner(television director)
  • Writers
    • Paul Reubens(conceived by)
    • Phil Hartman
    • Edie McClurg
  • Stars
    • Paul Reubens
    • John Moody
    • John Paragon
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Paul Reubens
    • Marty Callner(television director)
  • Writers
    • Paul Reubens(conceived by)
    • Phil Hartman
    • Edie McClurg
  • Stars
    • Paul Reubens
    • John Moody
    • John Paragon
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    • 12User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    Paul Reubens
    Paul Reubens
    • Pee Wee Hermanas Pee Wee Herman
    John Moody
    John Moody
    • Mailman Mikeas Mailman Mike
    John Paragon
    John Paragon
    • Jambi the Genieas Jambi the Genie…
    Tito Larriva
    Tito Larriva
    • Hammyas Hammy
    Nicole Panter
    • Susanas Susan
    Phil Hartman
    Phil Hartman
    • Kap'n Karlas Kap'n Karl
    Lynne Marie Stewart
    Lynne Marie Stewart
    • Miss Yvonneas Miss Yvonne
    Edie McClurg
    Edie McClurg
    • Hermit Hattieas Hermit Hattie
    Monica Ganas
    • Mrs. Jelly Donutas Mrs. Jelly Donut
    Brian Seff
    • Mr. Jelly Donutas Mr. Jelly Donut
    Joan Leizman
    Joan Leizman
    • Joanas Joan
    • Directors
      • Paul Reubens
      • Marty Callner(television director)
    • Writers
      • Paul Reubens(conceived by)
      • Phil Hartman
      • Edie McClurg
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    • Trivia
      The doll that Pee Wee introduces as "Mr Mondo" is actually a toy doll called "Hugo: Man of a Thousand Faces". The doll came with a few items to change Hugo's face such as mustaches, eyeglasses and wigs and was a popular toy in the 1970s.
    • Quotes

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

    • Connections
      Featured in Nostalgia Critic: Top 11 Cereal Mascots (2009)

    User reviews12

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    Top review
    8/10
    A Satiric Gem
    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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    5
    • slayer_of_the_jugga_phuk
    • Mar 1, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 11, 1981 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Шоу Коротышки Германа
    • Filming locations
      • The Roxy Theatre, West Hollywood, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Pee-Wee Herman Productions
      • Reubens-Callner Productions
      • Sabra Productions (II)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      58 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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