The Pee-wee Herman Show

1981 0h 58m EN

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7.4

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★7.4TMDB · 38

ComedyTV Movie

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Paul Reubens
Pee-wee Herman
Phil Hartman
Kap'n Karl
Lynne Marie Stewart
Miss Yvonne
John Paragon
Jambi the Genie
Edie McClurg
Hermit Hattie
John Moody
Mailman Mike
Tito Larriva
Hammy
Nicole Panter
Susan

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Marty Callner
Writers: Paul Reubens, Phil Hartman, Edie McClurg
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 58-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 7

ERA

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45 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Marty Callner, shot by Terry Donohue. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jay Condom. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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CAST

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Paul Reubens and Phil Hartman and Lynne Marie Stewart carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0081915 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 38 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Marty Callner directs. Terry Donohue behind the camera. Jay Condom scores. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 58-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
245 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by Marty Callner, shot by Terry Donohue. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Jay Condom. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Paul Reubens and Phil Hartman and Lynne Marie Stewart carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0081915 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 38 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.