Irish Girl Reacts to PeeWee's Playhouse For The First Time

Reacting to Paul Reubens as Peewee herman. I didn't even know Peewee's playhouse existed. I knew peewee had a bike, but that's it!
Irish Girl Reacts to PeeWee's Playhouse For The First Time
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[@DianeJennings]

Whoooooo has their notifications on?? I'm an hour earlier than usual.

[@kingomar7332]

First

[@paulobrien9572]

Nice try can't get one past me 💚

[@LS1007]

Sneaky

[@ianobrien3248]

@@paulobrien9572 O'Brien's are fast

[@keithohara8167]

I have and I got no notification at all, I just got the tweet 2 minute's ago 🙁 x again, that curse has already happened to me before x

[@Malevolent_Ooze]

Peewee's Playhouse was not originally a children's show. It was originally an adult parody of a children's show that Paul Rubens used to do on stage and then as an HBO special. After the special came out someone decided that if they cut out all the adult humor it could actually work as a real children's show.

[@LindaC616]

Not a of it, there was plenty of innuendo

[@xenos_n.]

@@LindaC616 yeah they definitely retained some innuendo. That's why my mom hated when I watched the show 😂

[@LindaC616]

@@xenos_n. 😆 that's what I remembered...the sleepover: " any time, cowboy 😉".

[@gwts1171]

I saw Paul/Peewee do stand-up before the show came out and it was more adult-oriented, for sure.

[@JRAPHAEL0]

It was written for high college students.

[@agreen7832]

Although this show was dubbed a children's show, it was mostly viewed by young adults (like me at the time) and older. My grandmother absolutely loved Pee Wee. I even made this huge acrylic painting of him for her.

[@DianeJennings]

Awww!

[@LiveFreeOrDieDH]

I watched the show as a kid, and it was one of my favorites. That said, watching it now as an adult definitely gives me a better appreciation for some of the more subtle elements.

[@justacountryboy2346]

I watched it as a young adult... I thought it was created for dropping blotters... venetian blinds... album sides... ;-《p

[@justacountryboy2346]

Holy smoked horseradish! Diane seen the connection to "pharmaceuticals"... 🤔

[@johnnabuzby6103]

@@DianeJennings I wouldn't watch that show if someone paid me to. This is the closest I've been to giving a thumbs down to one of your videos. Just sayin'. 🤷 Happy Manic Monday!

[@marycasanova8905]

Tim Burton did the animation, Cyndi Lauper sang the theme song, Danny Elfman wrote the music. Lawerance Fisburn was Cowboy Carl. It was an amazing collection of talent.

[@brooksysdead]

Cowboy *curtis

[@brooksysdead]

Also Phil hartman as the sea captain

[@EntertainmentFan11]

Mark Mothersbaugh was the one who did the music for the show, not Danny Elfman. Elfman did the music for Pee-Wee's Big Adventure.

[@3rdjrh]

Pee wee’s big adventure has gotta be on the list Ms. Jennings

[@scottharkovitch3139]

And Big Top Pee Wee

[@smills7303]

You must see large marge……

[@3rdjrh]

@@smills7303 “Be sure n tell em, Large Marge sent ya!!”

[@ascaye]

I agree Diane. If you like Pee-wee Herman then Pee-wee‘s big adventure might be enjoyable for you. Also as to the comment about how the humidity affects your hair my beard looks like a Chia pet when it’s humid. And I live in Central Florida where it tends to be very humid.

[@louiswillhauck5572]

TEQUILA!!!!!

[@fafalina56]

It wasn't really a "kids" show. It was a great parody of the 1950s-1960s kiddie shows, that would entertain kids, but had a nostalgia adults' humor to it.. Almost every skit had a callback to an earlier era kiddie show. Back when it aired us (at the time) 30-somethings made it a Saturday morning ritual. Fun trivia - Laurence Fishbourne, the actor, started on this show, but back then he was Larry Fishbourne. And sadly, the actor who played Jambi recently passed.

[@joebalusikiii5811]

Phil Hartman was also part of the cast

[@DonP_is_lostagain]

And the mail lady was Wanda Sikes if I'm not mistaken

[@agreen7832]

@@DonP_is_lostagain No, the mail lady was S. Epatha Merkerson. She is known for playing Lieutenant Anita Van Buren on Law & Order but she has had many TV shows and movies under her belt including Terminator 2: Judgement Day - She was the scientist Dyson's wife. Actually she was just on the episode of Celebrity Family Feud that aired last Sunday 7.25.2021 along with Pee Wee Herman (Paul Rubens), Drew Carey, Joe Manganiello and Jackee Harry. These were all friends of Paul's that acted in movies or shows with him at some point. She currently plays Sharon Goodwin on the Chicago Med. series.

[@fafalina56]

@@agreen7832 Thanks! I had blanked out on her name, and didn't want to just say the female in charge on some cop show.

[@DonP_is_lostagain]

@@agreen7832 Thanks! When I first saw her I thought it was Wanda. Appreciate the correction! :-)

[@knurdarcanix]

The great actor Laurence Fishburne was on Pee-wee's playhouse, as a character called Cowboy Curtis. And yes, Peewee is supposed to be a kid. The character of Peewee Herman is based on Paul Reubens character from he was part of the improv group The Groundlings in the 1970s

[@nerdbot37]

He was Cowboy Curtis, true. But he had a number of roles before that, including a part in Apocalypse Now.

[@DianeJennings]

He WAS meant to be kid!!

[@knurdarcanix]

@@nerdbot37 oh yeah. Apocalypse Now was his first movie. he was about 15 or 17 in Apocalypse, Now, wasn't he?

[@knurdarcanix]

@@DianeJennings yup. A pervy kid too. And the movie about Pee-wee's bike was called Pee-wee's Big Adventure, and it came out in 1985, a year before I was born.

[@tarmaque]

@@DianeJennings I hate to tell you this, but Paul Rubens was later arrested for masturbating in a movie theater. However, his career actually overcame that. He later had a memorable appearance as a vampire in _Buffy the Vampire Slayer_ (the movie, not the TV show.) In fact, he is arguably the best part of the movie. His death scene is iconic. Also: "Kill him a lot." 🤣

[@twenty3enigma]

I was 25 when this debuted, and people in my age group TOTALLY loved it. There was a cool mix of pure silliness that kids loved, plus really subtle stuff that adults could pick up on. Genius!

[@paulspearman8072]

There are quite a few actors who have become stars or even superstar that appeared on Pee Wee’s Playhouse. Morpheous from The Matrix = Laurence Fishburn and Law and Order’s Anita Van Buren = S. Epatha Merkerson. Ms. Merkerson appeared on Law and Order from 1993-2010! There’s many more actors that were on the show that achieved different levels of fame but all truly gave outstanding performances.

[@meredithlyon3142]

Cowboy Curtis was my favorite! Lawrence Fischburn's breakout role. 😃

[@ginkumpow3726]

Tank, load the Fuzzy Chaps program.

[@MrRezRising]

Pretty sure Larry Fishburne's big break was Apocolypse Now... ✌️

[@meredithlyon3142]

@@MrRezRising Pretty sure you missed the sarcasm.

[@MrRezRising]

@@meredithlyon3142 True. Sarcasm doesn't translate well in text. 🤘

[@ewaldpust]

I love that Diane's paper airplane looked like it had a snow plow on the front of it. "I'll just push the air out of the way."

[@DianeJennings]

HAHAHA I laughed too hard at this

[@chateaumojo]

Yeah, probably flew like a snow plow, too.

[@warpath6666]

It kind of reminded me of the Hindenburg ... it went down in flames 😄🤣😝🤪

[@BazTheStoryteller]

LARGE MARGE: And when they pulled out the driver's body from the twisted burning wreck, it looked like THIS! (cue stop motion nightmare fuel!)

[@AlanCanon2222]

I was thinking about Large Marge during the ghost story scene in this episode. It's so meta and hilarious and terrifying. "There was a sound, like a garbage truck dropped off the Empire State Building...."

[@AbigailGossett003]

But when you got there, did you remember to tell them that Large Marge sent ya?

[@johndurham6172]

I can't remember was large Marge before Betelgeuse?

[@Wyrdwad]

@@johndurham6172 Indeed she was. Which I know because Pee-Wee's Big Adventure was directed by Tim Burton -- and was, in fact, his feature-length directorial debut work, before Beetlejuice! So not only did Large Marge come first, she's... kind of related! If you watch Pee-Wee's Big Adventure again now, the Tim Burton overtones are SO OBVIOUS. Like, it's got every single one of his hallmarks in it, in spades, and is just an absolutely superb movie.

[@johndurham6172]

@@Wyrdwad I wish Burton still made movies like that.

[@Drewit1]

I remember seeing this show and being the only person in my family who was actually enjoying it. I love how creative the background was and how funny the jokes were.

[@ismo5204]

The Pee Wee Herman character virtually disappeared after Paul Reubens was caught polishing his rocket in an adult movie theater in 1991. Mr. Reubens said that he was getting tired of playing the character anyway and wanted to branch out into other roles. which he did, not playing Pee Wee again until about 2010.

[@celticlord88]

I think its illegal to masturbate in an adult movie theater. Otherwise I would say let him be

[@boki1693]

@@celticlord88 It may be illegal but it happened all the time. Back in the day, when I went to Times Square from the mid 70's to about 1990, it was the porn capital of America. Until Giuliani and Disney cleaned it up. If you went to a porn movie theater in Times Square then, not only were they masterbaiting but the hookers would walk up to you in your seat and for a small fee, Around $10-$15 relieve the need of you to use your hand. For a slightly larger fee, they would take you into a side room for a "Private Viewing." And I want even bring up the Peep shows or live sex shows other establishments had.

[@MrRezRising]

"So, heard any good jokes lately...?" - Paul Reubens, 1991 MTV Awards.

[@jaycee330]

@@celticlord88 Yeah, but when there were adult theatres, this pretty much happened all the time.

[@bearnunnemaker5453]

@@jaycee330 there still are adult theaters.

[@TR4200]

I miss 80s Saturday morning cartoons/children’s programming

[@darthken815]

Same.

[@tjg813]

Me too. Children’s shows used to feel special because they were only on Saturday mornings. Or very early morning for PBS shows like Sesame Street and Mr Rogers. Cable and 24hours Cartoon Network ruined that feeling.

[@dhruel]

We can thank the FCC and its mandate to force educational programming onto TV networks. Unfortunately, as great as Saturday morning shows were, they were the least lucrative for the networks, so all the educational stuff (see: "boring shit") was put into that spot.

[@happycactus]

Why yes Diane, as a matter of fact when this show was on back in the day on Saturday morning, my roommate and me did partake in the smoking activity before watching. And yes,it was exactly how you thought is was and more.

[@MOJO-xi3wf]

Yep. Also did some schrooms when we had em. Puts a different spin on things. Lol

[@AlanCanon2222]

You too? My roommates thought we were the only ones. Like that time when we slept past daylight savings time and thought everyone had been abducted by aliens. What are the odds?

[@richardmennel2415]

This is a "Richard annoys everybody" but my hobby is restoring vintage schwinn bicycles. I buy them from garage and estate sales. My favorite is Pee Wee's big adventure bike. Ive only found 1 1955 Schwinn phantom. They are very rare and a valuable collector's item.

[@elultimo102]

I seem to recall the Schwinn Mark IV Jaguar. Some had the spring fork, the "tank" horn that worked for two weeks, and Sturmey-Archer 3-speed gears. $95, when Dad grossed about that much a week. (Never got one).

[@ottobiographee]

That isn't annoying, that's a cool nugget of knowledge.

[@mojomusica.0169]

If you have a lugged Paramount in a 58 I'll buy it right now.

[@paulregner5335]

As an American that lived through Peewee Herman, there wasn't enough LSD in the world to make me understand the show. The same was true of everything made by Sid and Marty Krofft.

[@caibhach]

Oh Lord! The Krofft stuff was wild! Diane, you should definitely watch H R Pufnstuf!

[@rollnrocksteve]

Hand Rolled Pufnstuf

[@kurtsaxton823]

When it first came out everybody thought there was a lot to take in, children loved it but they didn't quite understand it there was a lot of adult overtones, it was a little bit funny a little bit informative and a lot creepy. And I didn't expect tripping balls to come from you, Ha!

[@DianeJennings]

I just blurted I think!

[@cometogether999]

@@DianeJennings I too was gobsmacked that you said "tripping balls."

[@Mr.Ekshin]

@@DianeJennings - That was quite intuitive. PeeWee Herman's first big appearances were as a bizarre coke dealer in a Cheech and Chong movie. After that, he became part of the pop culture for a while among stoners.

[@johncrow6669]

This show was for kids and parents. His down fall was he was arrested in a adult theater

[@donovanfoto3263]

Yes, he was caught "entertaining himself" in a perverted theater. Someone recognized him and called the cops, ruined his whole career.

[@ottobiographee]

Just another entertainer being a wanker in public! 😉

[@MOJO-xi3wf]

Lol. Yep . Florida I believe.

[@caliscribe2120]

In a porn theater, I thought that was the social norm!

[@robbiemer8178]

I seem to recall that on his first TV appearance after that, his first line was a question to the audience: "Have you guys heard any good jokes?"

[@ready4sea301]

This brings back wonderful memories.. my wife and I were newly married and we watched this every Saturday.. and found things to quote from the show to be an enduring form of entertainment. Fun days indeed

[@felpawgaming8767]

This was originally pitched to MTV as a teenager to adult show he's going to have a more risque subject matter. but one of the major three networks picked it up and made it one of the main shows that came on Saturday mornings. Knowing that the whole thing with him and the movie theater makes more sense.

[@kirbywilliamson2942]

First congrats to Ireland on their first gold medal. Mentioned on Friday, but you know. Peeled is the definition of an acquired taste. You either get him , or you don't. No middle ground. Made for kids, but not for kids. You should see his Big Adventure, it's a wild ride.

[@DianeJennings]

Its a BIG accomplishment for our wee island!

[@mikeet69]

@@56Spookdog Actually yes skateboarding is a first time Olympic sport in Tokyo with 2 different versions already completed. Many hard falls. Now skateboarding after drinking some Guinness, that would be interesting. Have a feeling that the Irish may have an advantage however! ;-)

[@MattLovesVinyl]

I loved Pee-Wee's Playhouse so much when I was a kid. I was too young to know about the adult-orientated Groundlings Show, but I loved the movie Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, and this show was a great extension of that movie. What's great about seeing this show later in life is seeing that Laurence Fishburne and Phil Hartman had small "wacky neighbor" parts of Cowboy Curtis and Captain Carl (a surly sea captain). It's surreal.

[@joequixotic3039]

He has a picture of J. R. "Bob" Dobbs on the shelf indicating that the production was influenced by The Church of the Subgenius, an interesting rabbit hole to go down and influenced people like the members of DEVO and David Byrne among others.

[@DianeJennings]

Nice spot

[@nerdbot37]

Praise Bob.

[@MOJO-xi3wf]

Devo was around a decade before Pee Wees Playhouse

[@giannagiavelli5098]

dont let them steal your slack!!!!

[@nerdbot37]

@@MOJO-xi3wf Uh huh. Yeah. The Church of the SubGenius was created in the 70s and it cast a long shadow of inspiration for oddball types over the 70s, 80s, 90s, and beyond.

[@gaittr]

The movie Pee-wee's Big Adventure was an Ultimate Classic that I personally love.

[@wayne00k]

Can't tell you how many summer Saturday mornings we spent sobering up at someone's house and eating a huge breakfast on the floor in front of the T.V. Pee Wee provided just the right mix of silly humor and simple friendships to remind us that there was still fun to be had and to share. God bless Paul Reubens

[@heidifedor]

The original Pee Wee’s Playhouse was a Cable television special for adults that was a parody morning kid shows, and was a lot raunchier. This lead to the Movies Pee Wee’s Big Adventure, and Big Top Pee Wee. Since both movies were popular with families, a children’s version of Pee Wee’s Playhouse started airing on Saturday Mornings.

[@sind255]

One of my favorite shows of all time! The man that played Jambi just recently passed away. Also Lawrence Fishburne was a cowboy! How absolutely fantastic!

[@ItDoesntMatterReally]

Some fun facts about Peewee's Playhouse: -As many have said, it started out as an adult themed tongue-in-cheek stage show and still has it's moments of adult humor -Rob Zombie was a PA for the show. -Laurence Fishburne had a reoccuring character on the show named "Cowboy Curtis" - Miss Yvonne was played by Lynne Marie Stewart, who'd later go on to play Charlie Kelly's mom on "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia"

[@gwts1171]

I'm almost 50 and I still want to live in this house. Also, I love how into this Diane got instantly.

[@Masky5150]

Such a big part of my childhood. Every Saturday morning, watching Pee-Wee’s Playhouse. His movie ‘Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure’ as well. Such a fun time! Definitely holds up for those who grew up watching his show and film, as well as something for the younger generations to be introduced to and enjoy.

[@mikeconner3684]

Loved this show when I was a kid, but my mind was blown when I got old enough to understand my parents Cheech and Ching movies and he was in them!

[@jamiegarrett3187]

Funny note : Laurence Fishburne got his start on this show as COWBOY CURTIS a purple chaps wearing cowboy. Yes it was originally an adult show converted to a kids show. My sister went to High School with Paul and I knew him because my job was delivering prescription's on Siesta key here in Sarasota and his mother used to be a big customer of ours .They still have a home here on the beach at the same location.

[@tallulahmars2577]

I loved Peewee's Playhouse when I was a kid! And the movies. Still watch them from time to time. I even had the Peewee Doll that talked. 😁

[@wjstix]

Hi, watched this in the wake of Paul Reuben's passing recently at age 70. The real person was quite a bit different from Pee Wee. He was friends from his early career with Phil Hartman (of SNL) who later appeared on the Pee Wee show (as did Laurence Fichburne), Mark Mothersbaugh of the group Devo (who did the music), and Cassandra Peterson (who played "Elvira, Mistress of the Dark" on TV).

[@adgato75]

Yes, Pee Wee is supposed to be a kid. And yeah , it was very popular with kids, AND with stoned teens and young adults. And was even critically acclaimed as "smart" children's TV that wasn't just drivel. But it wasn't a super huge phenomenon. It was kind of like "Firefly". It was considered excellent , but just didn't have the viewing numbers that it needed to continue. Although they still ran reruns until Reubens' little scandal.

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

LOL the scandal seemed like big news at the time, but it's pretty weak compared to other showbiz shenanigans since. Must have been a slow news week.

[@kirbywilliamson2942]

The humour is, the cops didn't know who he was at first, Paul had to explain it to them. He was making Buffy . . . at the time.

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

@@kirbywilliamson2942 LOL Loved him in that role.

[@jeffdeboer1679]

It ran for 5 seasons and won, like, 12 Emmy's. I'd say that's pretty successful for a kid's show.

[@briansmith48]

He wasn't doing the Buffy movie then. He got the roll because the director like his mug shot.

[@mort6913]

Fun fact: Indie band "Au Revoir Simon" takes its name from a line in the film "Pee Wee's Big Adventure". He says goodbye in french to his friend Simon, who is leaving for France :-)

[@horton12545]

Simone not Simon

[@mort6913]

@@horton12545 : Arrrgh! Simon says you are correct captain! :-)

[@skull9674]

I was not a child when Pee Wee's playhouse was on but even as a young adult I found it entertaining.

[@noahmize1665]

Growing up in the US I'd heard of Pee Wee Herman but this is my first time actually seeing it. It's quite strange just found this Chanel and I love it I feel like I'm learning stuff about my own country as well as Ireland

[@ewrekzz7360]

I think I've been following this channel for the last year and half, all in hopes of hearing Diane finally say "tripping balls". My day is complete.

[@timothyharrigan1819]

During a 45-minute drive returning the six-year-old from a day camp she was making up and singing a song to herself in the back for half the trip. When she finished, I heard her say “hit like and subscribe and mash that bell, don’t forget to leave a comment”.

[@Irish381]

Gen X tv at its best, this show was a national treasure. Even some 30yrs later Pee-Wee received the tv land award tv icon

[@davidsheridan7226]

My wife and I watched PeeWee every Saturday morning when it was on (and we were in our 20's). Had the whole set of VHS tapes, and when our daughter was little years later, she absolutely loved to watch. Then when she was a teenager, he did a show on Broadway and we lived it (and loved it) all over again.

[@DragonWriter_YT]

Pee Wee's Playhouse is like Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood on LSD. I can't think of any other way to describe this brilliance.

[@rongabbard7102]

This was on when I was in college... I DID use pharmaceuticals at that time and they DO make this show MUCH funnier. Do a PeeWee reaction video with Paul some time.

[@SikoraTim]

Paul Rubens also did the voice of Max in the movie Flight of the Navigator. You can hear his iconic Pee Wee laugh.

[@bippythe]

You got it in one. Trippin' balls while watching for the win!

[@winamortenson9125]

That's not a toilet, that's Dog Chair. Just another chair in the living room. I'm glad you enjoyed the show. Pee Wee is hilarious.

[@glueball214]

Two .. no three comments tonight. First, you went so early. I missed the first hour window, not that I make them all. But I try. Next, I am gobsmacked at the amount of knowledge this comment section has on Pee Wee. Third, tremendously enjoyable to see Diane’s reactions. Vining with the chaotic energy, mangling a paper plane and a spot on Pee Wee impression. All just awesome.😎💙

[@XCerykX]

Fun fact, Rob Zombie started his film career on this show as a Production Assistant. And yes, Pee Wee was supposed to be a kid. The make up was supposed to represent the rosey look of youth or something.

[@justinyoung9055]

We needed Editor Diane to cut in just as Dianodrama threw her paper airplane (aeroplane) with a joke Diane's previous role as an engineer for EasyJet or RyanAir.

[@darielwoods7859]

Or have have ED with that janky air plane stuck on her hair and say "We don't throw things!"

[@futuramayeah]

Pee wee's house is like what a kid draws when they want to draw a house they would want to live in, and the creator of the Simpsons made a comic book graphic novel collection of newspaper comic strips called Life is Hell, with a one eared rabbit named Bongo and in the book on one page, he drew his dream home and it had 8 levels with a pool and an arcade and a firepole and some other stuff that a kid would put in a house

[@gac914]

My two young daughters and me used to watch Pee Wee every Saturday morning when they were about 5 and 7 back in the mid-eighties. Despite the unfortunate event that befell Paul Ruebens later on, his show was really good -- one of those that no matter what age you were, was really entertaining, and had a message imbedded in them for the smaller kids. It was one of the best kid's shows around!!

[@timmmahhhh]

Paul Reubens was also great in his roles in the Cheech and Chong movies. In the movie Nice Dreams he was "hamburger dude", so bizarre that it's hard to describe but he did that voice a lot.

[@oleeb]

Pee wee Herman was a character invented by Paul Rubens who did stand up comedy. He was successful and did a Broadway Show called Pee Wee’s Playhouse which was for adults. Pee wee is a boy and that’s why he looks and sounds that way. The Broadway show was a satire of a kids program and was a tad risque. The show was then adapted to become an actual kids show on network tv on Saturday mornings but it was so clever people of all ages loved the creativity and camp of the show.

[@DianeJennings]

Its a bit confusing, but I like it!

[@jaycee330]

@@DianeJennings Here's the ORIGINAL Pee Wee: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqSoo6KwnpWhnJY

[@newdamage5945]

This was one of my favorite shows as a kid growing up in the late 80s/early 90s, really original and hilarious and yes such an amazing and non cgi set and special effects!!!!! Psyched that you reviewed this!

[@joyc4467]

It was bizarre for sure - I think that’s why it holds up. The tone of the humor is different than Pee Wee’s Big Adventure or Big Top Pee Wee, both of which are still in my all time Top 20 movies, even after all these years. Guess you could say I’ve always had a WEIRD sense of humor 😉❤️

[@DianeJennings]

Me too!

[@derekllewellyn6663]

@@DianeJennings same time me feel like COVID I have to be there in about few feel like flash back to help with cleaning up coming back to look like I was

[@melissacooper8724]

I'm glad you liked the show! I was a little girl when Pee-Wee's Playhouse aired on Saturday morning. I found it exciting and funny!

[@bf3and4highlights83]

While most people didn't care for his movies, I found them to be just plain funny. If you decide to youtube search Pee Wee Big Adventure Tequila (5 min v) you will see a stand alone clip that is funny just for the sake of being funny.

[@LindaC616]

This came out when I was too old to be a "kid", but I remember seeing the film with my friends and them getting me to do the laugh (cos I did it pretty well)

[@Armando_Brown32]

I’m guessing ED wants to see who has their notifications on? And before I forget, finally pulled the trigger on your Patreon. Best decision ever! Lol

[@DianeJennings]

I saw!!! Welcome & straight into the karmic goals crew. I hope you luv our community

[@75wildman]

This started as a play. There are actually 2 versions of the play. They did a more recent one. Also Phil Hartman was in the original play.

[@LiqdPT]

Diane's concentration while she tries to figure out a paper airplane.. 🤣

[@gregmcmahon957]

Happy Monday! I really love this video. Have a awesome week.

[@DianeJennings]

Thank you! You too!

[@SherriLyle80s]

Haha. My younger brother loved this show. My name is Sherry so I would get digs about "Chairy" all the time 🙄

[@victorduffany7723]

Just a little note. S. Epatha Merkerson was the mail lady. She later upgraded her career and became a police lieutenant on a very long running television show called Law and Order where she was in nearly 400 episodes. I believe she is now worth eleven million dollars.

[@Lynwood_Jackson]

"For the record, they also annoy me." Yeah, Editor Diane, we know.

[@johnmartinez1765]

The fact you said tripping bawls just made me love this video even more lol. This is why a lot of us liked watching this back in the day. we’re all ADD or ADHD so it was perfect to keep us entertained

[@Dr-Alexander-The-Great]

Diane you’re early. Wow, I’m glad I didn’t go anywhere, wouldn’t want you to worry.

[@DianeJennings]

Haha thank goodness!

[@ambsquared]

Pee-Wee was a character Paul Reubens created when he was with The Groundlings. Also in that group with him was Phil Hartman. They took his man-child character and developed it into an hour special for the stage. This was then shown on HBO. Next he got a movie deal and that became Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure which was directed by Tim Burton. The success of that led to a sequel and the kids show. A few years back, they brought back the adult stage show, and another movie was made with Pee-Wee trying to get to a birthday party in NY. Paul has managed to keep the character going for 40 years.

[@brstahl]

I not only saw your reaction to PeeWee, in the middle of it, I learned I could apply to Chick-fil-A and eventually work my way up to running my own restaurant. Just thought you might want to know what ads people see.

[@LindaC616]

😅😅😅 Because I keep getting NordicTrack, and Dr Squatch

[@DianeJennings]

😂 that’s so funny!!

[@jwrockets]

I got Beaches Resorts and Tulsa Welding School.

[@SchulzEricT]

If Diane likes adults making forts, she should watch Community s03e14, "Pillows and Blankets". It's just a great, funny show; that's one of my favorite episodes and it dovetails nicely with Diane's delight at adult fort-building.

[@garki1369]

Will Forte also has a good fort building instructional video

[@Jasper0o0]

I always thought the Pee Wee show was one of the creepiest shows on TV.

[@MOJO-xi3wf]

My notification is always on We watched Pee Wees Playhouse every Saturday morning. But we were usually having a beer 🍺 or eating some schrooms. Lol 🇨🇦🍄

[@DianeJennings]

Naughty!

[@ExUSSailor]

Yes! Such great childhood memories! Every Saturday morning at 10, on Channel 10. I don't think I ever missed an episode.

[@ExUSSailor]

Long before drek like the Teletubbies starting insulting children's intelligence...

[@DianeJennings]

Classic

[@patricksochor8743]

I met him in person a few years back and he is delightful. I’ve seen/ listened to a few interviews with him as well and my impression seems to hold up. If you ever get the chance to see the Buffy the Vampire movie from the early 90’s he’s got a cool/ funny bit role in there. 🙂👍🏻

[@kimsparks5811]

Paul Reubens was one of the first examples of cancel culture I can remember. After his adult playhouse arrest , he was instantly gone from TV and not seen again for years. Just recently he was on a night time game show, but never really a "star" again

[@GT-ry1cv]

It was a pretty disturbing act he got caught doing for 1991.

[@joyc4467]

Just prior to the end of the before times, Paul Reubens did a tour for the 35th anniversary of Pee Wee’s Big Adventure. He told stories about the filming and they screened the movie. He’s a bit of a odd bird but I do really still love that movie. You cannot be sad while watching it. 😁

[@claytonberg721]

He got arrested for pulling his goalie in 1991 and stared in the movie version of buff the vampire slayer in 1992. Honestly his star was waning but there was no way after he got caught flogging the dolphin was anyone going to let him air a pseudo childrens show. heh

[@ExaltedDuck]

You might enjoy the first feature length Pee-Wee movie, Pee-Wee's Big Adventure. It was Tim Burton's first feature-length directorial appointment, had Phil Hartman as a co-writer, and music by Danny Elfman. Also, although he used a different name (supposedly to avoid overexpsoure, but probably more likely some contractual requirement), Paul Reubens also lent his his voice to the amnesiac ship's computer in Flight of the Navigator, another mid-80s classic that was a staple of my childhood.

[@wilgarcia1]

This was one of my childhood shows. Such a shame he lost his mind later on. Love wacky shit. Hugs n love Diane. Happy Monday =)

[@jamesbrown4092]

This show was my guilty pleasure. So damned silly that it was great.

[@KevinMayle1974]

Wow, I haven't watched Pee Wee's Playhouse since 7th grade. I've also never seen anyone not able to make a paper airplane. Diane, don't they have paper airplanes in Ireland?

[@DianeJennings]

It worked!!!!

[@pablodelsegundo9502]

😆 My sister and I pissed my parents off every Saturday with whatever secret word was selected on the show.

[@markdoherty3718]

Pee Wee was a lot of fun but you might want to pass if he invites you to the theater. Forts are fun no matter what age you get to be.

[@daviddickson322]

ya, its best not to google why the show was canceled.

[@xjuggernaughtxx]

Trust me, Pee-Wee's playhouse was mandatory viewing for lots and LOTS of adults, especially ones that were indulging in recreational pharmaceuticals. It's a lot like Ren and Stimpy. It can be enjoyed on lots of levels.

[@wjr10110]

It's a Monday, Diane, don't add more confusion to my life with a new time for videos. On a side note, somewhat ashamed to admit this was one of my favorite childhood shows.

[@DianeJennings]

Nothing to be ashamed of!

[@wjr10110]

@@DianeJennings Paul Reubens for me is a living example of your question from a few weeks ago about to what degree can you separate a character from the person who performs as the character. While I have fond memories of PeeWee’s Playhouse from my childhood, I struggle to separate that from things that we learned about the actor in subsequent years.

[@michaelcase8574]

The best children's shows are the ones that can be appreciated on many levels.

[@redrocker1055]

Just don't go to a movie theater with him.

[@DianeJennings]

I heard!!!

[@upta-q.a.m.p343]

Lol, I couldn't remember if it was out in public or the theater.. Thanks

[@peterjamesfoote3964]

I’m really glad you enjoyed that. Pee Wee’s Playhouse was supposed to be his Playhouse and not his home. It was very innovative and creative and might have still been on if not for Mr. Ruebens’ arrest for, um, solo personal activity in an adult movie theater. After a long stretch in limbo, his career seems to have been rejuvenated, perhaps because the standards of expectations of public figures has changed. His comeback started with film roles without being in his iconic character and now there’s a discussion of a new film. Miss Evonne usually has a more distinctive appearance in the show, but her stay at home response is definitely in character. Loved that you played along. Also enjoyed Chewie’s first comment. Poob!

[@iceman34]

Haven’t watched yet but you probably find out why his was cancelled before cancel culture. Sort of made sense at the time but career not completely ruined ( took a heck of a hit though) just the kids show. Today likely career completely ruined. Not that reaction today is justified just where we’ve gone in cancel culture the person is cancelled. No forgiveness offered if true remorse.

[@fleetwoodm5292]

You haven't lived unless you've heard Diane do her spot-on Pee Wee Herman laugh impression.

[@tomswindler64]

As long he’s in video and not in person all our children have no reason to be scared of this nut.

[@krash66]

Paul Reubens is Pee Wee Herman. He is also in the movie "Blow" (2001) with Johnny Depp. He used to do Stand-up comedy as Pee Wee Herman and his humor was "Adult". The he did Pee Wee's Playhouse with very adult humor on HBO as a Parody. Then Cleaned it up for kids. hahaha

[@Marpen1980-Live]

This is not a childhood favorite of Americans. Pee-wee's Playhouse was utter trash.

[@adgato75]

Bullshit. It was super popular and critically acclaimed.

[@DianeJennings]

Just a reminder folks that it's ok to disagree with me or one another and also be respectful.

[@Marpen1980-Live]

I might have been a little harsh, but it was by far not super popular.

[@paulhansen7667]

Disagree.

[@adgato75]

@@DENVEROUTDOORMAN Not much of a comparison , since Family Guy has been hugely successful and quite popular for an insanely long run.

[@darrell9546]

He plays a vampire in the original Buffy The Vampire Slayer movie (before the TV series). Campy movie, Kristie Swanson plays Buffy, Rutger Hauer is the head vampire, with Pee Wee (Paul Reubens) as a lieutenant vampire.

[@pastorbrianediger]

I've known of Peewee for quite a long while, but never watched him. I watched Fraggle Rock, Gummy Bears, Muppets, Under the Umbrella Tree, Teddy Ruxpin, and stuff like that. Though I also watch a lot of shows for grown-ups (not to be confused with adult shows). Glad you liked it!

[@DianeJennings]

I did!

[@gingerrevenger]

I have lots of nostalgia for the ending theme of the show. Takes me back to the simple days of childhood. lol

[@markjesik424]

This was a great show! One of my favorite movies is PeeWee's Big Adventure...I'm sure that's what you remember. That was the story of him trying to find his bike.

[@gregorymcmahon876]

I really love your Irish Girl reacts to PeeWee's Playhouse For Fist Time video. Happy Monday!

[@jeffdeboer1679]

This show was on when I was 6-11 years old, so you can imagine that it was a HUGE part of my childhood. The funny thing is that Pee-wee didn't start out as a children's character. Paul Reubens and Phil Hartman created him in the late 70s with their improv group, The Groundlings. He had a popular stage show that was made into an HBO special in the early 80s that was definitely not for kids, with all kinds of adult humor and sexual innuendo. I still to this day have a special affinity for this show and I'm in my early 40s.

[@jonstefanik9400]

The King of Cartoons!! I forgot about him.