Pee-Wee's Playhouse

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Pee-wee's Playhouse stars Pee-wee Herman (played by Paul Reubens, voice of Lock in The Nightmare Before Christmas) and a crazy cast of characters from all over Puppetland. Each episode usually teaches a lesson to the viewer such has how to stay healthy or how to make friends. Pee-wee's Playhouse is aimed at children but can be enjoyed by all ages with its great sense of humor. For example, each episode has a secret word. Whenever anyone says the secret word, everyone screams as loud as they can. ''''Main Title Theme Song''Written by George McGrath, Mark Mothersbaugh, and Paul Reubens; performed by Ellen Shaw''Lyrics''Come on in, and pull yourself up a chair (like Chairry!) ''Let the fun begin, it's time to let down your hair ''Pee-wee's so excited, '''Cause all his friends have been invited (that's you!) ''To go wacky, at Pee-wee's Playhouse ''''There's a crazy rhythm, comin' from Puppetland (what's that?) ''Dirty Dog, Cool Cat, and Chicky Baby are the Puppet Band (yeah!)''He's got a couple of talkin' fish, ''And a genie who'll grant a wish''Golly, it's cuckoo at Pee-wee's Playhouse ''''Globey's spinnin', Mr. Window's grinnin' '''Cause Pterri's flyin' by (hello!)''The Flowers are singin', the Picture Phone is ringin', ''And the Dinosaur family goes, "Hi!" ''Mr. Kite's soarin', Conky's still a snorin', ''There's the flashing Magic Screen ''The Cowntess is so classy, Randy's kinda sassy ''A nuttier establishment you've never seen! ''Spend the day with Pee-wee, and you'll see what we mean! (Come on!)''''Get outta bed, there'll be no more nappin' (Wake up!)'''Cause you've landed in a place where anything can happen ''Now we've given you fair warnin' ''It's gonna be that kind of mornin' ''For bein' wacky''For getting nutty ''Golly, it's cuckoo''At Pee-wee's Playhousemoreless
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  • Pee Wee's Playhouse - the solution for kids who have yet to "break out of their shell"

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    By iLoveOlivier, Sep 23, 2010 Report Abuse
    Phew, so much to review! First off, Pee Wee Herman is probably one of the biggest influences on my humor. So as a young adult, I love watching the Playhouse episodes. I immediately go back to that period where life literally revolved around recess time and popsicles. As a child, I totally embraced the craziness of Pee Wee - the word of the day, randomn dance party, ice cream soup, connect the dots (la-la-la), giant underwear. The show had come and gone by my childhood, but for some reason, I could not get enough of it. Even my parents thought it was weird and didn't know why I loved it so much. Haha, I even had a Pee Wee Herman doll with a pulley-string in the back that made him speak. For me at least, it totally captures a simpler time in my life where screaming at the tv was the funnest thing ever!moreless

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  • This show is my only reason to keep on living.

    10
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    By jwilkinson20, Jun 24, 2010 Report Abuse
    You know what, I don't care WHAT Pee Wee Herman did. This show is amazing and should have never been canceled.
    First of all, the humor is incredible.
    Second of all, it's so creative! The setting, characters and plot are amazing!
    I could watch this show for hours on end without getting tired of it.
    And NO, I AM NOT JOKING. This review is completely serious. I am completely serious.
    Oh, not to mention, they taught me how to make FRUIT CUBES! Hello!? How would I go on living WITHOUT knowing how to make fruit cubes!
    So, in conclusion, out of 10, I rate this show a 12.moreless

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  • Hey,Jombi!

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    By woahwoah678, May 21, 2009 Report Abuse
    It's fair to me.It's crazier than CrashBox.It's really a good show.Even with that ice cream soup.It's based on that crazy Pee-Wee dude.It's not really bad for a dude like me.That's the secret word of the day.Dude.It's really better than that disturbing The PJs or Any boring classic show.It's not better than Family Matters.I have got to say 2 words:Hey,Jombi!It's not even putted on that Adult Swim anymore.How could you do that,Adult Swim?At least it was a classic show to be made.Now I can now grade this show a C because it was crazier and the craziest show ever made and it's better than that scary Mister Rogers Neighborhood.moreless

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  • Entertainment at its oddest.

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    By cactusjack39, Feb 24, 2009 Report Abuse
    When I was a kid, I remember watching this show on video and on television. Even as a kid, I couldn't understand what was wrong with Pee-Wee. It was just like he was overly happy and needed to be calmed down. His friends were very entertaining. I liked ho they all interacted with one another. It was also very fun to watch the special guests come over for a visit. The things I didn't like was the nonsense the show said when it came to the words. I get that it is entertainment, but it isn't educational at all. Overall, a decent show. Thank you.moreless

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  • Ah, truly a great show.

    10
    "Perfect"
    By marbles01, Mar 28, 2008 Report Abuse
    Pee-wee's Playhouse is a classic as it's one of the only shows aimed at young children that most adults might also be able to enjoy. The show has an insane cast of characters. One of my favourites is the genie, Jambi. However no character can beat that of pop culture icon Pee-wee Herman, Pee-wee is likely an adult but with a childlike personality and is played by Paul Reubens. Reuben's has appeared in quite a few of Tim Burton's films. These include Batman Returns, The Nightmare Before Christmas and of course Pee-wee's Big Adventure. Another notable thing about this show is that Rob Zombie, who is now a heavy metal musician and filmmaker, was a production assistant of this show.moreless

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