"Pee-wee's Playhouse" (1986) TV series 1986-1991

Directors:

Steven Johnson
Guy J. Louthan

Writers:

Rob Bragin (writer)
Phil Hartman (writer)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

Release Date:

13 September 1986 (USA)

Genre:

Family | Comedy | Musical

Plot:

Pee-Wee Herman and his friends have wacky, imaginative fun in his unique playhouse.

Plot Keywords:

Playhouse | Pee Wee | Cowboy | King | Mail Carrier

Awards:

17 wins & 23 nominations

Cast

 (Series Cast Summary - 3 of 25)

George McGrath	...	Globey / ... (34 episodes, 1986-1990)
Alison Mork	...	Chairry / ... (29 episodes, 1986-1990)
Paul Reubens	...	Pee-wee Herman / ... (22 episodes, 1986-1990)

Runtime:

USA:30 min (45 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

USA:TV-PG

Filming Locations:

Culver Studios - 9336 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Company:

BRB Entertainment Inc.

Trivia:

Several notable changes to the show's characters, cast, or set occurred over the years. At the start of season two, the show moved from its New York City warehouse studio to facilities at the Hollywood Center Studios, creating changes in personnel and a change to the set that allowed the show to take advantage of the additional space.

Quotes:

Pee-wee: You all remember what to do whenever anybody says the secret word right?
All: Scream!
Pee-wee: That's right. For the rest of the day, whenever anybody says the secret word, scream real loud. Ready? Let's try it.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Hobgoblins (#10.7)" (1998)

Why can't modern kids' shows be this good?

I grew up watching this show. It was my favorite for three years. Now I would like to know, why do all kids shows filmed these days have to be so dull? YES, I know that Pee Wee Herman was a goofy guy, but he was just acting. If you watch this show, you'll see that he could be serious, and was when trying to make important points. This is one show that I can still enjoy, even being in my twenties. It's funny for kids, and it also teaches kids important facts, such as episodes where they talk about fire safety, health care, nutritious foods and many other things too numerous to mention. Not only that, but there is some great adult humor involved, which I can now understand MUCH BETTER!

It was STUPID of CBS to cancel this show just because of Pee Wee's arrest. They shouldn't have arrested him in the first place. It's not like he was in a kids' movie--he was at an all adult XXX rated movie. What harm did that have on kids who watch his show?

Just go to internet sites like e-Bay, and see how popular Pee Wee still is. Then see about other old kids stuff, like Power Rangers! Pee Wee's playhouse had a great plot, and was funny. Talking furniture, and goofy characters were fun to watch, and I will never forget the entertainment the Pee Wee provided me with! BRAVO, Herman!