The Pee-wee Herman Show(1981)
The Pee-wee Herman Show Synopsis
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.
The Pee-wee Herman Show (1981) is a comedy and tv movie film directed by Marty Callner, released on September 11, 1981 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Paul Reubens, Phil Hartman, Lynne Marie Stewart and John Paragon. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 37 ratings.
- Director:
- Marty Callner
- Writers:
- Phil Hartman, Edie McClurg, Paul Reubens
- Cinematographer:
- Terry Donohue
- Composer:
- Jay Condom
- Production:
- HBO, Pee-Wee Herman Productions, Reubens-Callner Productions, Sabra Productions, Coronet Films
- Status:
- Released
The Pee-wee Herman Show Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Reubens
as Pee-wee Herman
Phil Hartman
as Kap'n Karl
Lynne Marie Stewart
as Miss Yvonne
John Paragon
as Jambi the Genie
Edie McClurg
as Hermit Hattie
- John Moody
John Moody
as Mailman Mike
Tito Larriva
as Hammy
Nicole Panter
as Susan
- Monica Ganas
Monica Ganas
as Mrs. Jelly Donut
- Brian Seff
Brian Seff
as Mr. Jelly Donut
- Joan Leizman
Joan Leizman
as Joan
Key crew
Directed by Marty Callner, written by Phil Hartman, Edie McClurg and Paul Reubens.
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The Pee-wee Herman Show Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 37 ratings.
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The Pee-wee Herman Show – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Pee-wee Herman Show online?
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The Pee-wee Herman Show (1981) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Pee-wee Herman Show?
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The main cast of The Pee-wee Herman Show (1981) includes Paul Reubens, Phil Hartman, Lynne Marie Stewart, John Paragon and Edie McClurg. The film was directed by Marty Callner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Pee-wee Herman Show released?
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The Pee-wee Herman Show was released on September 11, 1981 and runs for 58m.
Is The Pee-wee Herman Show worth watching?
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The Pee-wee Herman Show (1981) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 37 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.