The Pee-wee Herman Show
1981 | 58m | English
Popularity: 0.3 (history)
| Director: | Paul Reubens, Marty Callner |
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| Writer: | Phil Hartman, Paul Reubens, Bill Steinkellner, John Moody, Monica Ganas, Brian Seff, Joan Leizman, Edie McClurg, John Paragon, Lynne Marie Stewart, Tito Larriva, Nicole Panter |
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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. | |
| Release Date: | Sep 11, 1981 |
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| Director: | Paul Reubens, Marty Callner |
| Writer: | Phil Hartman, Paul Reubens, Bill Steinkellner, John Moody, Monica Ganas, Brian Seff, Joan Leizman, Edie McClurg, John Paragon, Lynne Marie Stewart, Tito Larriva, Nicole Panter |
| Genres: | Comedy, TV Movie |
| Keywords | hypnosis, adult humor, puppet theater, pee wee herman |
| Production Companies | HBO, Coronet Films, Pee-Wee Herman Productions, Reubens-Callner Productions, Sabra Productions |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jan 29, 2026 Entered: Apr 21, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Monica Ganas | Mrs. Jelly Donut |
| Brian Seff | Mr. Jelly Donut |
| Joan Leizman | Joan |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Phil Hartman | Writer |
| Paul Reubens | Writer, Stage Director, Director |
| Bill Steinkellner | Writer |
| Gary Panter | Production Design |
| Jay Condom | Original Music Composer, Music, Music Arranger |
| Greg Brunton | Lighting Director |
| Patrick Aumont | Production Coordinator |
| Betsy Heimann | Production Coordinator, Costume Design |
| Leslie Williams | Helping Hand |
| Dwight Jackson | Art Direction |
| Tommy Cole | Makeup Artist |
| Joe Epperson | Camera Operator |
| Larry Heider | Camera Operator |
| Bobby Keyes | Camera Operator |
| Dave Levisohn | Camera Operator |
| Hector Ramirez | Camera Operator |
| Rick Nelson | Special Effects |
| John Moody | Writer |
| Monica Ganas | Writer |
| Brian Seff | Writer |
| Joan Leizman | Writer |
| Barbara Ling | Lighting Design |
| Terry Donohue | Director of Photography |
| Marty Callner | Director |
| Edie McClurg | Writer |
| John Paragon | Writer |
| Lynne Marie Stewart | Writer |
| Tito Larriva | Writer |
| Nicole Panter | Writer |
| Laura Adler | Stage Director |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Dawna Kaufmann | Co-Producer |
| Gregory Sills | Associate Producer |
| Paul Reubens | Executive Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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| 2024 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3 |
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| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
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| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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