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The Pee-wee Herman Show

The Pee-wee Herman Show

19817.30h 58m

Overview

The original 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 irreverent overtones and jokes including 'mirror shoes' and others.

Directed by Marty Callner
Written by John Paragon, Edie McClurg, Bill Steinkellner
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Top Cast

Paul Reubens

Paul Reubens

Pee-wee Herman

Phil Hartman

Phil Hartman

Kap'n Karl

Lynne Marie Stewart

Lynne Marie Stewart

Miss Yvonne

John Paragon

John Paragon

Jambi the Genie

Edie McClurg

Edie McClurg

Hermit Hattie

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John Moody

Mailman Mike

Tito Larriva

Tito Larriva

Hammy

Nicole Panter

Nicole Panter

Susan

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Monica Ganas

Mrs. Jelly Donut

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Brian Seff

Mr. Jelly Donut

Themes & Keywords

hypnosisadult humorpuppet theaterpee wee herman

About The Pee-wee Herman Show

The Pee-wee Herman Show is a comedy, tv movie film released in 1981 exploring themes of hypnosis, adult humor, puppet theater, pee wee herman. Directed by Marty Callner, it stars Paul Reubens, Phil Hartman, Lynne Marie Stewart. The original 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 irreverent overtones and jokes including 'mirror shoes' and others.

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