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Review: Two-part documentary explores Pee-wee Herman in his own words

Paul Reubens wanted to control every aspect of his life — from his creations to his publicity. When scandal hit, that wasn’t possible and a different man — a man unlike Pee-wee Herman — emerged. In ...
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All your Pee-wee Herman questions answered, sort of, in fascinating film

Considering that Paul Reubens helped deconstruct performance art and children’s TV — not your usual combo — is it any surprise that “Pee-wee as Himself” deconstructs the documentary? It is not. And we ...
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Documentarian Matt Wolf on 'Pee-wee as Himself'

What's it like to work with Pee-wee Herman? You probably know what it's like to watch Pee-wee – whether it's Pee-wee's Playhouse, Pee-wee's Big Adventure or his 2016 Netflix movie. It's a unique, kind ...
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'Pee-wee as Himself' is a portrait of a private man and his public alter ego

In 1986, one of the most unusual and iconic kids' TV shows debuted. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "PEE-WEE'S PLAYHOUSE THEME") PAUL REUBENS: (As Pee-wee Herman) Hey. CYNDI LAUPER: (Singing) Come in and pull ...