Welcome to the Retroist Pee-wee Herman Podcast, where we're delving into the quirky and colorful world of the 1980s legend, Pee-wee Herman. But before we embark on this adventure, let me share a sticky situation I found myself in. Picture a crowded movie theater, the excitement in the air as Pee-wee Herman graces the screen, and there I am, stuck in a hilariously awkward moment that requires them to shut down the theater briefly. I think it might have even made Pee-wee laugh.
Then I talk about Herman himself. Charting his ride to prominence, his HBO Special, films, TV show, toys, and of course, his fall through Paul Reubens’ legal troubles. Herman and the actor who plays him have shown themselves to very resilient. So I doubt this is the last we have seen of Pee-wee.
Pee-wee Herman was like a force of nature. My friends and I couldn’t get enough of his antics. That HBO special was recorded and passed around for month. So when it was announced that a movie was coming up, we couldn’t wait, and we were not disappointed.
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Production Notes
This is episode 12 of the 1st season of the Retroist Podcast.
I think I said I would never do a biographical episode, but I got a lot of requests for this episode. Plus its more about the character of Pee-wee than about Paul Reubens.
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