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The Pee-wee Herman Show
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The Pee-wee Herman Show

1981-09-11 · 58 min · ★ 7.4

Comedy · TV Movie

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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Directors
Marty Callner, Paul Reubens
Production companies
HBO, Pee-Wee Herman Productions, Reubens-Callner Productions, Sabra Productions, Coronet Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Paul ReubensPaul ReubensPee-wee Herman
Phil HartmanPhil HartmanKap'n Karl
Lynne Marie StewartLynne Marie StewartMiss Yvonne
John ParagonJohn ParagonJambi the Genie
Edie McClurgEdie McClurgHermit Hattie
John MoodyMailman Mike
Tito LarrivaTito LarrivaHammy
Nicole PanterNicole PanterSusan
Monica GanasMrs. Jelly Donut
Brian SeffMr. Jelly Donut
Joan LeizmanJoan

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