Pee Wee Herman Takes Dave For A Drive In The Country | Letterman

Pee Wee brings a gift, looks through the personal ads and takes Dave for a drive in the beautiful countryside. (Air date: 7/5/83)
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[@oldschoolsinger]

I don't care what you say about him, whether you love him or hate him. But he was by far one of the most original characters ever created in the history of TV and movie comedy.

[@louisb5563]

YES!

[@shokkerkhan5758]

Anybody who doesn't like Pee Wee is someone I don't want to know

[@bloodgrss]

Yes, the sad fact of a human being having personal foibles should NOT get in the way of appreciating their art. The old 'he who has not sinned can throw the first stone' thing. He brought a lot of joy and heart into our bleak world!

[@louisb5563]

@@bloodgrss Hear HEAR!!!👍

[@Soundofsilver2007]

I LOVE THAT STORY

[@user-ck5kk7mj8p]

Pee-wee Herman was one-of-a-kind. A true legend in his form. No one can duplicate or replicate what he did with comedy. Rest in peace Paul Reubens

[@ef7952]

Rest In Peace Pee Wee. Still one of the most fun stand ups I saw

[@marybryant1730]

Is he dead?😊

[@jasonhann8527]

@@marybryant1730 yes he died a couple days ago from cancer

[@elgatofelix8917]

Good riddance

[@elgatofelix8917]

@@jasonhann8527 nope it was from Ayds (had to spell it that way to avoid auto nixxing)

[@jasonhann8527]

@@elgatofelix8917 no it wasn't it was from cancer. He said he was struggling with cancer for 5 years. Where did u hear he dies from aids?

[@rowdybliss]

Paul Reubens was a lovely person, and a gifted comedian. In his later years, he used his social media presence to promote positivity and charity. Just a sweet, sweet man. Rest in peace.

[@marceybull]

I didn’t know that - altho it doesn’t surprise me. Even in character, he always seemed kind-hearted …. Thanks for sharing …

[@tinfoilhatcovidiot]

He was a peado

[@terryowen6759]

I still laugh out loud at Pee Wee Herman, just comic genius

[@dylantyt6654]

Dumb and childish is the modern genius to you people...

[@terryowen7105]

Well, yeah... Pee-wee Herman was a brilliant character, ​besides it was 1986. I was 26 I had grown up watching the original cast of Saturday Night Live...we have a much better sense of humor back then.@@dylantyt6654

[@mattwuxx3888]

Being a Gen X'er is really getting sad. Losing so many of the greats from our childhood. *RIP* to Mr. Reubens. Thanks so much for the laughs and the innocent-looking but sharp as razors satire. Nobody will ever be able to duplicate your act. Also, thanks to Dave for always giving so many great talents a chance back in the early 80's when very few people were. Truly a visionary ahead of your time.

[@JayMich29]

Agreed! Fellow Gen-X er!

[@heidihowe1975]

Same.

[@GaiaCarney]

Staying up late to watch ‘Letterman’ permanently altered my internal clock! So many laughs, like this, then regaling my friends at school the next day 😄 Rest In Peace, Paul Reubens, Pee Wee 4 Ever ☮️

[@zekelucente9702]

I’m a late Baby Boomer and I remember Dave’s morning show. Letterman recognized Reuben’s talent and you can see it here where he gives Pee Wee 15 minutes. Pee Wee’s Playhouse was the most original thing you will ever see and his cast including Capt’n Karl and Miss Yvonne were ground breaking and the entire thing took guts and commitment.

[@grousang]

@@GaiaCarney - So true. To this day, almost 40 years later, one of my good high school friends and I reminisce about swapping Letterman stories at our lockers each morning. Recorded Late Night on the VCR every day. Some nights I'd stay up to watch live, some mornings I'd watch the recording before heading to school.

[@GrantTarredus]

I love Pee-Wee so much, and I love Paul Reubens for giving him to us. I’m 61 and I’ve loved them since Pee-Wee first broke out. And I’ve always felt convinced that only a man with a beautiful heart could have created such a wonderful figure as Pee-Wee Herman.

[@NikoAbston]

well said! RIP, Legend

[@GrantTarredus]

@@NikoAbston Thank you, brother.

[@alitlweird]

The 80s were freaking awesome!

[@miller6910]

I second that.❤ RIP PEE WEE

[@johnfabozzi3636]

I was blown away when I heard that he passed. I had recently just seen some of the scenes from Pee-wee's Big top on cable TV. I found myself totally laughing out loud. It was about a week or so before he died. Pee wee Herman was and will always be one of the best. His scenes with Valeria Golino showed his acting talent and his tender side. I know he had his issues and troubles with the law which showed his vulnerability. Please don't judge him on those sordid details. Rather, just enjoy his character and the way he made you laugh and smile.

[@MalcolmDesigns]

Keep in mind, this was 40 years ago for all you kids. (I was in college when this aired.) Pee Wee was ground-breaking. He's still hilarious. Thanks for the laughs Paul Rubens, Pee Wee lives on! RIP

[@renacleerican7824]

Thank you to put it in context. I am discovering Paul Reubens and his character; it is very intriguing for me, I dont get it at all, I found the movie extremly annoying, I couldnt stand it. I am not American, but I normally totally get American, British or Australian humour, it is often hilarious( Dame Edna Everage is the best Imho). But this man, as talented as he seems to be, in this character is beyond annoyance for me. Weird how humour changes with time and places..

[@deehuntley1712]

He was an amazing talent who deserved to have a private life. We are blessed to be able to have shared his talents with laughter and joy. Infinite Love and Gratitude Paul, God Bless.💖

[@jamesblack4411]

Truly one of the most innocent and fun child shows we had left, not like the trash we see today rest in peace Paul, the fight is over thanks for the innocence and fun growing up

[@markknittergal4263]

@deehuntley True that! Well said

[@JACKnJESUS]

Pee Wees' playhouse was one of my favorite shows to watch in my 20's...I'd get home from work...go over to my friends house right next door...we'd fire up a joint and watch the double entendre humor...until our sides split. Seriously gifted fellow.

[@fasterpussycatkillkill9650]

Me too! Only me and my roomie added some orange danish.

[@DoNotTredOnMe]

You said the secret word!! 😂

[@positivecynik]

AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!

[@appleforever6664]

RIP Pee-wee! Thanks for all the laughs!

[@guitorb]

I don't think I've ever seen a guest who could make Dave LOL this much.

[@butchvito]

Norm, Chris Farley, Chris Elliot.

[@fredwerza3478]

Chris Elliot was a regular in the 80's and he'd have all kinds of funny schtick with Dave

[@Macy-hg2or]

Besides Johnny Depp ❤

[@waynej2608]

All of the above made Dave really laugh. plus Robin Williams, Rodney Dangerfield, and Chris Rock.

[@paulleduc93]

Carrie Fisher in 1994 had David cackling but this is crazy funny

[@walfredswanson]

Pee Wee at his peak. I was at one of the shows at the Guthrie, and he was an amazing live act

[@beenaplumber8379]

I've only been to the Guthrie twice, both Shakespeare shows, and both at the old Guthrie (including their final Hamlet). I've worked on and off in theater since 2006, but I've still never set foot in the new Guthrie... I hear it's awesome.

[@cabcabs3278]

It's good to see Letterman loosening up and actually laughing at Pee Wee's comedy.

[@bobf9749]

Paul Reuben’s Pee Wee Herman is one of the greatest characters ever created, and I doubt he’ll ever be forgotten. Yes, he had his flaws. Who of us doesn’t? But his comedy was funny, sweet, and humane. And that’s rare.

[@johnfabozzi3636]

Well said Bob. If I could give you 1,000 likes I would.

[@theodorefox5367]

being gay is not a flaw.

[@punishedexistence]

What's his flaw, really...the worst he did was yanked it in a dirty movie theater. So what, like no one else was doing it too, I mean what do you think people are gonna be doing in there...watching with a somber stare?? I don't hold it against him whatsoever. I always thought he had a unique, quirky sense of humor that is only him. No one else can be Pee Wee. Rest in peace, good sir.

[@mikeg2491]

@@theodorefox5367he wasn’t gay though he dated women

[@terryopsahl1677]

We ALL have flaws; myself included!

[@sherriianiro747]

I loved Pee Wees Big Adventure when he loses his bicycle! One of the best comedies to date!

[@marioignar4263]

He was a legend!

[@simonfea2]

Im a loner, Dottie, A rebel.

[@virginiab9811]

FRANCIS!

[@Ali-yh9qi]

"Dottie.....chchchch......I can't hear you....chchch".

[@peterjones4621]

I'm so sad that we lost peewee, he was so funny and original, never to be copied, never. He was hilarious, rest well, Paul, you are loved by millions if not billions. God has you in his care now.

[@debragriffin427]

My niece can do an exact voice imitation with that crazy laugh of his perfectly. Does anyone know why he died, if he passed away from a disease, never heard why. I took, live his unique persona which designated with children too😢. RIP

[@debragriffin427]

Too, not took, and love, not live. Sorry for my typos, that's why I usually do voice text! 😂 Lol

[@dudethedude165]

RIP Pee Wee/Paul Reubens. I'm now 37 and you were a big part of my childhood and made the 90s that much better for me.

[@gallery7596]

Always thought that was his funniest appearance and Dave seems genuinely entertained by it all- especially the car bit.

[@bowhead7826]

I've watched this episode numerous times since it aired and still laugh uncontrollably. Pee Wee and the old Late Night show were a perfect match.

[@rickytoddbotelho9555]

Absolutely devastated. One of my favorite, and one of the best personalities that ever was in Hollywood ❤😂😂😢

[@game-sheriff]

This man had such an impact on many childhoods.

[@aisforapple2494]

Rest easy, Paul. You were one-of -a -kind and you will be sorely missed.

[@Acoustic-Rabbit-Hole]

A lot of people rag on Pee Wee Herman as silly and not-serious humor. But not only does he have charm, he is taking huge risks in being in being 100% in character in live situations. Jim Carey and Andy Kaufman played with this concept live, but Paul "Pee Wee" Rubens takes it all-the-way by becoming a different persona altogether. That's where transcendence begins---to erase your own identity. Pee Wee is like a Jim Henson Muppet made flesh and bone. This is improve at it's most daring.

[@ellestar2306]

Love your comment ❤

[@CMZIEBARTH]

​@@ellestar2306Take a picture. It'll last longer.

[@DonovanWert]

Beautifully said

[@Acoustic-Rabbit-Hole]

@@CMZIEBARTH Isn’t that being a sore loser?

[@LittleStar261]

Paul was in a Dwight Yokum movie where he played a bad guy. I couldn't even tell that he was the same person who played Pee Wee. Incredible talent...

[@STVG71]

Pee Wee always seemed to make Dave genuinely laugh!

[@suraya1224]

In the beginning, yes. But if you watch the video of ALL his DL appearances, toward the last several episodes, DL made his boredom & disdain for Pee Wee obvious. RIP, Mr Reubens, you were an original; DL cdnt hold a candle to you.

[@thomaskiser3886]

you think so? he looked peeved and bothered the entire time Pee-Wee was there....

[@biggusdickus1689]

@@thomaskiser3886 I'm pretty sure that's just his schtick

[@thomaskiser3886]

I hope so-it looks like he didn't even want to engage with some of the stuff and was annoyed haha. Doesn't seem to be like that with everybody else but I hope you are right!@@biggusdickus1689

[@faithbowman9372]

Opened Instagram and got a quick gut punch. I loved Pee Wee Herman. What a genius character! Paul Reubens was a great actor and an original thinker. ❤️

[@jazminratzlaff5357]

This is beyond hilariously funny, love it when Dave and Pee Wee Herman have a great adventure together. Love the country drive and toys he brought, like a big kid doing his own personal show and tell. And I love the hairy tissue box he gives Dave as a July the 4th present. Just so random and eccentric, genius and random all in one magical comedy creature. Thank you Paul Rueben for creating this icon and legend of 80’s pop culture. 😆😂🤣😍🥰😘🤩🌟✨🎁 🚘

[@TheJazzPoetAmy]

OK. I have to put this out there. In my NYC nightclub days, i opened for Pee Wee at Caroline's in Chelsea. That appearance was really more adult, but he was formulating the Playhouse during that stand. He was the nicest of all the performers at Caroline's, hands down. Professional, engaging, and if you can find footage of his joke about the deer hunter, PLEASE post it!

[@Inkyabyss]

I really enjoyed this. I've finally reached an age where I'm sentimental about quality stuff from my youth and both Pee Wee and Letterman were/are in that wheelhouse. I've never considered Pee Wee a kid's entertainer, although I'm sure he was. Most of my friends or Pee Wee fans I've met over the years were all older when they discovered Reubens and I imagine they feel the same about him now as I do. Pure joy and a brilliant entertainer. Thanks for the cool share.

[@jonnierotten7]

When my daughter was 3 or 4, I'd get her up Saturday am's to watch Pee Wee. She's 38 now and loves him as much as I.

[@daveidmarx8296]

The character started as being for adults, ala Uncle Floyd, with more risque humor. The rough edges and adult humor were eliminated for the TV show.

[@superhappyfunmurica]

Rueben is your stand up guy? In Nov 2001, Police seized about 30,000 images of child prn from his photography collection and personal computers. But like all pedos in Hollywood, he was able to plea for a lesser charge, pay a miniscule fine and spend a short probationary stint. Such a sick, deviant bastard.

[@lee.lee.n]

I agree totally! Its such a goofy time in tv, people took time to create and work on characters, the night time talk show hosts felt more honest and real. I can't get into new hosts, I feel like they are performing too hard..and are there anymore characters being created like Pee Wee or Judy Tenuta?

[@daveidmarx8296]

@@lee.lee.n Don't forget Emo Phillips and Andy Kaufman.

[@rickdesper]

His ability to stay in character is phenomenal. And you know Dave loved his visits.

[@neilm2794]

RIP Pee Wee. You were truly one of a kind

[@1mespud]

Thank you, PAUL REUBENS for doing your part to help tame mankind with your gift, talent and all the laughs.

[@thehatenapkin]

Pee Wee is a legend.

[@tisenhow]

In the theatre. Lol 😆

[@gregoryzischke1372]

Yes he is. And that sumbag worthless corrupt media had to ruin it for everyone.

[@scottmckenna9164]

A successful original, complex character like everyone who relates to him.

[@stephanlarsen8169]

Large. Marge

[@larryhinze9314]

@@tisenhow He isn't even a weight lifter and he needs a SPOTTER.

[@jerryziegner]

Pee Wee’s Big Adventure is still incredible and unique film. Still holds up

[@andrewcarpenter687]

Large Marge, lol

[@MicheleMJJ]

I love Pee Wee. I still have a talking Pee Wee Herman doll I bought years ago. The man is a comic superstar.

[@g.w.hampton5525]

Loved every minute of this. R.I.P. Pee Wee. You were one of a kind.

[@apollorocket51]

I wasn't born in the 80's but my mom introduced me to Pee-Wee Herman a little while after I was born, I was born in 2001 and Pee-Wee Herman was part of my childhood, I know Paul Reubens messed up a time or two, but people still loved Pee-Wee. RIP Paul Reubens, thanks for making my childhood awesome.

[@frednugent2310]

We're only human. Nobody is perfect but Paul Reubens was a comedic genius.

[@katthefantastic]

Pee Wee passed today. 🖤 Bye sweet spirit. You were my teen world. 🌈🫶

[@jon2849]

Pee-wee

[@marzymarrz5172]

Somebody give PeeWee an Oscar, a Nobel prize and the Medal of Freedom.

[@jasmith1867]

And some KY jelly.

[@ellestar2306]

​@@jasmith1867stop projecting

[@daverobinson6110]

​@@jasmith1867😂

[@simonagree4070]

Does Pee Wee have a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame yet? That's what really counts, because you have to pay thousands and thousands of dollars for it. You can't just get it by being popular. Heh-heh!

[@simonagree4070]

For his hair, right?

[@randyj420]

THANKS SO MUCH for this. Brilliant guest. Dave is very cool for having him on so many times - from the very beginning. Paul Reubens was a genious and very quick and witty. His character specifically was a that type of character and this appearance shows it perfectly - with his eye rolling and calling Dave out on fireworks being lit at night "duh!" The simple green screen effect was very cool before many people had ever used it. Being an awesome guest in SNL or Letterman or in a comedy club was NO JOKE. He was as good as the best - and really understood humor and timing. And - still does!!! Thanks Paul!!! Thanks David Letterman for getting me through my teen years with the best content on TV. - I was fortunate enough to briefly meet Paul back stage at an Oingo Boingo show in Los Angeles - he obviously knew Danny Elfman well - him having done score music for the Tim Burton movies.

[@baymaxc1647]

My children and I used to watch Pee Wee together they loved this guy! Thanks Pee Wee for all the wonderful memories you’ve given me to me their Priceless

[@rondj1965]

Paul Reubens is the best. He is such a talented actor and comedian. I always have thought he was one of the best in the business.and always brings a smile to my face when I see him. I hope he is doing well, wherever he is.

[@redwaveofketchup7457]

@@zer0dahero He had a cameo in the Blues Brothers too.

[@michaeljohn9263]

I thought he was also great in Blow.

[@afterthought3341]

He got f'ed over by media , industry and law .

[@gxulien]

I have fond memories of watching Peewee's Playhouse on Saturday morning...in my bachelor pad after I graduated from college. When Peewee's agent asked him to come to Los Angeles for a job, Peewee replied, "Nah, I think I'll stick it out here in Ft. Lauderdale".

[@nickpolizzi5897]

PeeWee is one of my favorite characters, along with Andy Kaufman's Latka.

[@norhythmjim]

I’m still laughing . Pee wee rules, he works the whole room.

[@eddyvideostar]

To No Ryhthmjim: Pee Wee works the whole room. I got splashed by his liquid expression in the underground movie house room in Florida.

[@maureensullivan220]

One of THE funniest characters ever created. And he was a great actor too. His role in “Blow” was wonderful and I remember being both surprised and delighted at his performance. A very, very talented man and another one gone far too soon. RIP, sir.

[@TheNesbittExperience]

Pee Wee has always been a straight up mood and he pointed that out in the ad. Genius! Level 💯

[@davidmontgomery8938]

The world needs more classic Pee Wee

[@jwl2469]

Pee Wee's annual Halloween visits to see Dave are STILL hilarious!

[@suraya1224]

Pee Wee, Jiminy Glick, Rodney Dangerfield, 3 Stooges... all original comic geniuses.

[@terri6854]

Pee Wee is just goofy. Nothing clever. Glick is a brilliant and witty parody on top of being goofy.

[@lanceash]

I remember this episode vividly. I saw this and, on the basis of it, suggested to my Sunday school class that we all go see Pee Wee's Big Adventure.

[@eduardo_corrochio]

To always be in character must be something extraordinary. This was like if Dave had a random nine year old boy on the show. I love moments like when Pee-Wee suddenly turns to the reacting audience and yells "Shut up"; it's one of the things he did regularly on the talk show circuit during the 1980s, and it was always a laugh. Another great appearance he did was the time he went on Joan Rivers's show and they made fun phone calls. Paul is so funny without a script, just doing what he does as Pee-Wee.

[@namj8145]

When seen years ago, it was just pure laughs. Now, with his passing, you watch it feeling sweetness and love for him also. What a great legacy to leave behind.

[@benefiel7]

Love you, Pee Wee. My sincere thanks to you and Dave for all of the amazing memories.❤

[@jon2849]

Paul

[@NathanWind99]

It was always an event when Pee Wee was on the show. My favorite punchline of all time: “I don’t know his name but his face rings a bell.”

[@the4spencers]

That was a fabulous bit. Remember watching that live. Woke up my Mom with my laughing!

[@thomascampbell5633]

Yeah, that was hilarious but just the punchline without the joke isn't funny. Pee Wee tells the joke here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/poXdhX5-es-Kars, and he starts telling the joke about 50 seconds into the clip.

[@stevetady5332]

Pee Wee's playhouse still brilliant wake-and-bake TV. Brilliant! Chairy. Top drawer.

[@dannymartinez8314]

I was looking for someone who remembers peewee playhouse

[@zekelucente9702]

RIP Pee Wee. Paul you were a singular talent and you will be missed.

[@WyattScott]

Paul was a genius

[@sira.scottascot8865]

From his first appearances to when he was a star just a few years later he just developed and got really good really quickly. Amazing.

[@ThatsJustPeachy1871]

Oh my gosh I freaking LOVE Pee Wee, la la la😂🤣🥰 I first saw him on HBO around 1980 where he had his Pee Wee’s Playhouse stage show. Jambie, Captain Carl, Miss Yvonne (the most beautiful woman in puppet land) and all the hysterical characters. I loved when he would show old footage from educational films from the 50’s and 60’s and narrate them😂. I was about 15 then and my friends and I absolutely loved him!!! Loved his Saturday morning show too. He’s the best!!!

[@akiyajapan]

Reubens was brave for going all in to create Pee Wee. This is a good argument for what we can achieve by letting go of fear and just being who we really want -- who we really are.

[@uselessjoe]

Pee Wee didn't die....he will live forever...

[@borgullet3376]

I remember watching Big Adventure on my friends Mom's 10 inch tv and at the start of the movie the screen died but we still had volume. We sat in the kitchen and just listened to the entire movie as we watched each other laugh so hard that we were literally crying. Thank you Pee Wee. Rest In Peace.

[@danofiremano]

One of a kind he was!

[@valentinamoquette7452]

He truly was such a light and I felt okay being included in the play house. He really touched on serious things though, behind the veil. The world is cuckoo, “wake up” love you Paul thank you for laughs and good memories

[@valentinamoquette7452]

He spoke to us through the lines. So grateful I could see

[@michaelcarroll2399]

RIP Paul Reubens. Thanks for the laughs!!

[@Ravensdrum]

The world just seemed like a much better and brighter place back then.

[@larryhinze9314]

Because of Letterman's tissue comment?

[@kab9706]

It wasn't safer or better, all the bad stuff was just hidden under the rug

[@robyoung9968]

I never watched Pee Wee but this is funny and weird in a good way.. my neighbors 5 year old daughter just was introduced to Pee Wee’s playhouse and she loves him..

[@threwthelookingglass7194]

he does one of the voice of fhe kids form a nightmare before Christmas

[@napoleonaleckzander]

Rest in peace, paul. You'll be missed by many

[@SHAYUPIVER]

Love Pee-Wee. Always. He is definitely one of the most original comedians of my childhood. ❣️

[@IlikeSpicyNoodles]

One of only a few that could ever make David Letterman speechless.

[@daveidmarx8296]

Andy Kaufman is definitely on that list as well.

[@Bangingyourmom]

Drew Barrymore too

[@isaiahburns7538]

Richard Simmons too.

[@pupsalot1382]

"Pee Wee Herman, you're my hero!" RIP to a true legend. 😢😢😢

[@jon2849]

Pee-wee 😅

[@iCEL55]

RIP Paul...Thank you for the love and the laughs.

[@victorbasta7359]

Funny as hell in my early 20's. Funny as hell at 60! RIP Paul Reubens. Thanks for all the laughs. Hope you are hanging out with Gilbert.

[@travkatz]

I think I can safely say that he's my favorite comedian of all time. The world makes sense when I'm watching him. He makes childlike sense of the world in a way that kind of hurts, in a good way.

[@RandysFiftySevenChevy]

My son and I would get up early on Saturdays and watch Pee Wees Playhouse. At first, I just watched it to make my 6 year old happy and next thing you know I'm at the supermarket and yelling when someone says the word for the day.

[@jameshenderson9830]

Man, I loved Paul Rubens. Whether it was his series, Cheech and Chong or his two movies or even stand up. He was an 80s legend and his MTV comeback was even more legendary. RIP Paul

[@ewhoyer]

I truly hope that guy in Minneapolis found love - he sounds very deserving

[@alrivers2297]

He and Peewee are living happily ever after 💘

[@patrickvillers6454]

Ah the good old days the 80's getting drunk playing poker and watching Pee Wee Herman.

[@HeadCoachKev]

LOL🍺♠️♦️

[@glenn6583]

Pee Wee was something good about the 80s!

[@danehlers9989]

Wow U sound like a drip.

[@crochunter35]

It doesn't get any better than that.

[@lilefanvids]

God speed. Thanks to Letterman for having him on so many times. Pee Wee (and Paul) will be missed.

[@pretorious700]

I miss the surrealism of Pee Wee.

[@saginawdan]

Me too.

[@abbysimmons3258]

Come on be a true fan and spell his name as he does (ie correctly) which is "Pee-wee". 👍😃

[@josmotherman591]

When I first saw him, he was doing adult stand-up. With his doll Mungo. Really funny.

[@stj971]

@@josmotherman591 I saw his first appearance on Letterman, or maybe it was Carson? He was absolutely hysterical. I knew he was headed for greatness. I actually watched his "Tequila" dance the other day Priceless! Classic!

[@eddyvideostar]

I got the real jizz-t of his surreal, real juice splashed over me at the Florida movie house.

[@unklfrsh6447]

It's so stupid... love it!!

[@JPumpkinKing]

Paul created one of the most unique and iconic characters ever. There will NEVER be an equal. Rest in Peace, Mr. Rubens. ❤️

[@YesItsMeGuys68]

The absolute brilliance of Paul Reubens is sorely missed .. there will be only one Pee Wee !

[@tikotiko5328]

One of the best comedians ever.

[@pixoariz]

Letterman playing straight man to Pee Wee is the best thing this week.

[@thomassicard3733]

RIP, Pee Wee Herman. Many, many hours of marvelous entertainment, thanks!!

[@baconation3771]

so funny, this guy was a gem .

[@AimeeAimee444]

Met Paul at a movie production Christmas party. He was so kind and shy. RIP dear sweet soul.

[@CliveNDerek]

Laughing until I cry. Crying until I laugh. R.I.P. Paul Reubens.

[@jackmanning809]

Pee Wee was a comic genius, and a total original.

[@stevefaure415]

Pee Wee! So his brilliance was to break character just every so often to let you in on the joke. Without that you would have had just another annoying comic. He had that warmth of letting you be his friend. Like Buster Keaton.

[@jeffdawson2786]

Bold, uncompromising, sui generis, committed, unassailable. His work lives on to bring joy & inspire.

[@boomieboo]

Love you Paul. Thanks for all the joy and laughter.

[@kit2770]

Boy, he seemed like a great guy. He was quick as lightning and always connected with the crowd. Along with the over-the-top nature of the character, he brought lots of nuance and subtlety too. He punctuated his act with nods to the crowd, eye rolls, and little side comments, and I think it was this kind of thing that made Pee-wee the kind of character that people just couldn't help but love--both kids and adults. He was just so damn likeable and entertaining. So, so good. Also, Paul Reubens, the man behind the bowtie, was such a sweet guy. To anyone who hasn't seen/heard them, I suggest watching Paul's appearance on Conan (the TBS show) and listening to his appearance on Conan's podcast. It's just Paul and Conan talking, and it's really, really great. Rest in peace, Paul.

[@ArchGBUStanton]

I like how Letterman is honestly amused by Pee Wee Herman.

[@bobbyriches5281]

R I P Peewee. You made my childhood a fun one every Saturday morning.

[@brucelee4996]

Many Saturday mornings with 'Pee-wee's Playhouse.' Loved Paul Reubens in 'Blow' with Johnny Depp.

[@jafquist27]

Agreed. He was great in that movie. I thought the movie itself was pretty darn good too.

[@tiredofit4761]

I loved PeeWee so much! I was a teen when he became so popular! I quote him all the time and send PeeWee gifs all the time. He was blacklisted for dumb stuff. Much respect!❤

[@Generationrhino]

Young dave has mad magazine vibes..."What, me worry?"

[@DougUnfunny]

this was well before the movie in 1985 and tv series in 86. The groundlings stage show was so successful he got Letterman. The power of Pee Wee was real. RIP Paul.

[@cindyschell4462]

I am so fortunate to have seen Paul perform live as Pee Wee Herman back in the early 80s. He was just brilliant. Pee Wee's giant underpants was my favorite bit. They completely sold out at the concession stand. Beautiful, creative soul who's legacy is joy and laughter for millions. RIP

[@isthatatesla]

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