Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Pee Wee's Playhouse, Seasons 1 - 5
- Who's watched: M & G
- Mentions: *1* *2* *3*
- Commentary: We are hypnotized by this series, as well. I know; we should get out, more. But, what a way to go.
You will note that the images of this write-up say "#1" and "#2". That's because, initially, some years ago, when Paul Reubens released his Pee-Wee's Playhouse series, he released all the episodes in two parts. I'm not sure they are still sold this way. But, they were back then. According to Wikipedia's article, comparing it with our inventory, we own everything but the Pee-Wee's Playhouse Christmas Special.
Update 2/9/18: I have a memory ... One of the aspects of the series from which we both used to get a kick was Pee Wee's frequent admonition to "scream real loud", which we'd both do, on command, Mom much softer than me. I remember my mother saying, "Can't you just imagine what most mothers feel when their kids watch this show and 'scream real loud'?" And then she'd chuckle. One thing you can say, with authority, about my mom, she really loved kids.
Update 5/23/22: I once seriously considered ushering this series on to my local library. I decided to re-watch some of my favorite episodes from it, though, and found that my enjoyment trumped my belief that I would never watch it again. In fact, in the intervening years, I have pulled it out of my cabinet just to watch some of those favorite episodes, yet again, and "scream real loud". In case you're wondering, when Mom and I watched episodes, she, also, "screamed real loud", when Pee-Wee directed, although in a much more "lady-like" manner than me; sort of a muffled "Ahhhh...".
Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Paul Reubens Pee-Wee Laurence Fishburne Cowboy Curtis Lynne Marie Stewart Miss Yvonne S. Epatha Merkerson Reba - Mail Lady
Here's a link to the Wikipedia write-up of the series.
Release Date: 1986-1990
Directed by Paul Reubens.
Labels: comedy2, kids, laurence-fishburne, popcorn-and-soda6, shared-favorite, TV2
