Pee Wee does Sly and the Family Stone

Sly Stone medley from the Pee Wee Herman Show which aired on HBO in 1981. BRILLIANT! Totally posted in LOVE.

[@kristinfredriksson1212]

This special put him on our radar. It still holds up and is proof of his genius. Loved Peewee through thick and thin! Heaven just became a little bit funnier.

[@santosmadrigal3702]

My yellow guitar is a tribute to "Flamingo guitar" ... I love the pants , they are part of Flamingo guitar .

[@rhuttrho88]

No one is in Heaven. They are sleeping until judgment day.

[@yomofo62]

This HBO special was my intro to Pee Wee too. It was definitely a grown-up comedy show, seen through a lens of adult nostalgia. So I was surprised when it became a kids TV show, since his whole act was a send-up of a mid-century children's TV program.

[@santosmadrigal3702]

@@yomofo62 I'm with you on that one . The first Peewee was not for kids .

[@fuzzballzz36]

I've always thought the HBO special was his best work, because it was humour for adults and so cleverly written.

[@Duane-tl2zc]

Only in America and only the hippest people would get Pee Wee Herman and friends doing a Sly Stone tribute!😊

[@sirphineasluciusambercromb9114]

Pee Wee Rock is funk rock mixed with punk rock

[@aaronsmith5433]

If you only had few minutes to show the rest of the universe what is America , show them this perfectly performed performance.

[@Maya_Pinion]

U notice,how all *cool* execs, stars wear pee wee type suits( fitted!) These days,maybe it's just me. ✌️

[@Duane-tl2zc]

@@Maya_Pinion I never noticed, but I'll be on the lookout for cool exec's 😉

[@susan2323]

Who are the other two?

[@filmsforsmartpeople3587]

As a Boomer, who grew up on Soupy Sales, Kaptain Kangaroo, Etc. I loved this show. this is genius. I am now seriously thinking of buying the box set of this show.

[@jv-ep2tc]

child of the 50s here. I never saw this until it miraculously showed up on my main page and the title drew me in. I feel that this is a reflection of how my mind works and I take great comfort in that! Its just too too perfect.

[@iscariot666]

Bear in mind, this is the HBO show from ‘81. This is not from the later children’s television show.

[@Teeveepicksures]

This hbo special is more adult-oriented than the TV show. The kids show is FANTASTIC but I'm partial to the absurd and silly. Maybe smoke some weed first 😘

[@SophieBird07]

Boomer here too. Always hated when I had to work Saturday mornings and miss watching PeeWee with my kids.

[@NBM3]

Is that Ramona Rickets !?!?

[@525Lines]

The clock is scrambled eggs in the shape of the US map with ketchup longitude and latitude lines. An educational breakfast.

[@twerkinthecityhuh6340]

No kidding duhhhhhh

[@gondy5936]

I NEVER KNEW THAT!!! 😲I can die now.

[@ritacantu554]

😂 thanks for that info

[@floobuscanoobus]

Peewee & Rick and Ruby!!!!

[@KQwest98]

and

[@mortensenegbert6619]

Just might be the coolest thing ever. Pee Wee and Sly Stone: the meeting of two totally different geniuses. Melodic and comedic gold!

[@KaiserBlade]

You know Sly isn't there right?

[@mortensenegbert6619]

@@KaiserBladeYessir. Sly was a recluse by this time. I meant the genius of Sly's songs being sort of given the "Pee Wee Treatment". LIke Judy Garland singing "Smile" is an example of her genius combining with Charlie Chaplin's, the writer of the song.Inartfully expressed. Open to suggestions how to express it better.

[@prissilou]

Loved Pee Wee like no other. After I saw his first HBO comedy special, I was hooked, and was a fan for life. Rest in Peace, my friend.

[@egreenbery]

Me too ! The HBO special, Letterman, Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, Playhouse, and more .....

[@troygaspard6732]

Perfect medley of Sly.

[@750count]

Inspired tribute for sure

[@JamesJones-zq7pc]

It’s Pewee’s facial expression singing the songs like he want to strangle someone lol. He will be greatly missed.

[@christinemarlo5672]

Since Paul's death all of these ultra talented skits have shown up. I am so impressed. RIP..we should have known him better.

[@frederickhaaken456]

Paul did a lot of shrooms

[@jfs70ss]

@@frederickhaaken456 Without Googling, is there proof of this...? Just wondering....

[@grouchosays]

We knew him. But forces destroyed his career.

[@james-jg8iu]

Homophobes Ruined his career

[@marywillis1630]

Agreed. I'm so enjoying these wonderful finds. We watched him when my kid was small, he and I are about the same age. He was a big part of our fun together. Both he and Rik Mayall, now both gone.

[@waynechapman9823]

I wish the musical salute had become a regular feature on "Pee-Wee's Playhouse." I would have tuned in just to watch it every week.

[@ChristopherSobieniak]

Would've been nice. Expose children to the best of their parents' generation.

[@waynechapman9823]

@@ChristopherSobieniak Yes, the kids gotta be educated! I sometimes wonder who would be good subjects for other Pee-Wee tributes. Besides Slim Whitman, of course.

[@fuzzballzz36]

I know. In addition to hoping for the humour intended for adults, I was hoping Mr. and Mrs. Jelly Doughnut would be there.

[@MrmelodyUs]

Good point!

[@jfmax2000]

Right.... I'm Hearin You ☺😎💯

[@nancypryor4004]

I’m sure Sly appreciated this honor. 😊❤ I did!

[@mesaeddie]

RIP little Buddy such a great talent.I miss him already.

[@flashflame4952]

I never missed his TV show! He made me laugh with his silliness..Rest In Peace Pee Wee...

[@kathleenmancle8450]

Yup. I used to watch this religiously. Hey, remember Cowboy Carl (Laurence Fishburne)?

[@flashflame4952]

@@kathleenmancle8450 Oh yeah I remember Cowboy Carl...Yes it was him!

[@matrox]

@@kathleenmancle8450 Cowboy Curtis, not Carl.

[@Juliet475]

SNL on Acid?

[@flashflame4952]

@@Juliet475 Almost close enough! LOL

[@zsong9600]

RIP Pee Wee! The world is a little less funny and whimsical without you. Thanks for laughs and smiles! Pee Wee's working hard under those lights - his suit has wet armpits.

[@gregmuscovalley3791]

Sly was my first concert at Olympia Stadium in Detroit. The building was old at the time and we made the whole place shake. That was 52 years ago damb

[@Alanoffer]

Pee wee is in the eternal playhouse now . R.I.P

[@jimmyjennings4089]

Tequila was Pee Wee's best cover and dance move's that's his signature song and dance in my opinion, R.I.P. a one of a kind for sure and his best movie role in my opinion was when he was in Cheech and Chong that's actually the first time I saw him and thought what a strange little dude but nobody can deny he was brilliant for making himself famous through his character Pee Wee Herman. 😊

[@Slinkygal]

Thanks for mentioning Pee Wee's role in Cheech & Chong movie. I love them too & am now going to search for him in the movie.❤❤

[@teddyray8597]

I loved his cover of "Surfin' Bird" from the movie "Back to the Beach."

[@JuneLynn]

My favorite clip from the HBO show....my husband bought me the VHS tape for Christmas back in '85....what a great tribute to Sly Stone...Love this, Rest In Peace Paul and thanks for all the laughs ~

[@garyyorke]

Pee-Wee is so one of a kind! So crazy funny!

[@belladonna131]

A MEDLEY OF SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE ON PEE WEE'S PLAY HOUSE? WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT? AND IT WAS PRETTY DARNED FUNKY TOO! ❤❤❤

[@anniekrist1475]

The musical salute was only on the original, HBO special not the weekly Playhouse show.

[@williamashton9235]

Paul Reubens did a radio show as Pee-wee a few years ago (I think it was the last time he did Pee-wee). He played some great vintage soul, interviewed Chsro, and was brilliant! Worth searching for!

[@linengray]

Paul Reubens was a genius. Good to see he is still appreciated for his vision.

[@gaillewis5472]

Rest in eternal bliss, Paul. You were a genius and a delight.

[@bubbagump6934]

This is insanely good! IN 1973, I bought "Sly and the Family Stone Greatest Hits" . The best money I ever spent. But this is a terrific condensed version of one of the greatest albums of all time.

[@brianking2365]

Sly & The Family Stone, one of the greatest bands everrrr!

[@L.E.O.6141]

Absolutely!!!

[@jmason2838]

😃😍🤩😎👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@jenniferwooten9294]

Saw them in Toronto in late sixties. Fantastic stage show. Huge amount of equipment.

[@mommaskorp]

Grew up I'm the 60s/70s in the East Bay Area. I had the greatest music being created all around me. It was glorious!

[@lkbwheewhee53]

11-year-old me watching this on repeat in the summer of 1982 having never heard Sly before. I memorized the whole thing and always did Pee-Wee's face with him when they launched into Hot Fun.

[@Tarantulisimo]

i remember watching this special on HBO over & over & over

[@EricBlackmonGuitar]

Had almost forgotten how good he was! Rest in peace man.

[@MEGAnnettte]

The musicians are "Mr. & Mrs. Jelly Donut" - Brian Seff & Monica Ganas.

[@michaelglickman1300]

Anyone out there think that Mr. Seff sort of resembles Crispin Glover, while Ms. Ganas sort of resembles Pauley Perrette?

[@markfadness9204]

Their act doing musical parodies was The Rick & Ruby Show and they were a big club act in the SF/Bay Area in the late 70s/early 80s. I saw them a number of times at the Boarding House & The Great American Music Hall, etc. They were hysterically funny. Wish those shows were available on video.

[@UberLummox]

THANK you for that! Need to learn more about them. (WOW!)

[@djgummogg]

I thought it was X

[@jfmax2000]

HaHaHa.... I Forgot About This... Oh This is Just Too Much.. I Absolutely Love it.. Hilarious..Pure Genius.. R.I.P. Paul 'Pee Wee Herman" Rubens 💖💖

[@mermeiaentertainment]

I hadn't seen this until today. Am blown away 🎉

[@deedywoodruff9224]

Pee Wee is just Soo Rare & Lovable❣️♥️🤩♥️

[@whosoever9198]

Not one song that could not be included in the top 100 all-time songs! Genius for PeeWee to do this!

[@whosoever9198]

@@jeremycrandall2899 I mis-typed. I missed the word “not”. It should be “Not one song that could NOT be included….” All respect to Sly and the Family.

[@whosoever9198]

I mis-typed. I missed the word “not”. It should be “Not one song that could NOT be included….” All respect to Sly and the Family.

[@Jamestown-y9j]

​@@jeremycrandall2899forgiven, how about one of the all-time great summer jams; Hot fun in the Summertime. R.I.P. Pee Wee.

[@jeremycrandall2899]

@@whosoever9198 that makes sense and I’ll delete my comment now.👍

[@jeremycrandall2899]

@@Jamestown-y9j for sure, you’re definitely right, and Pee Wee’s Sly growl on that one is perfect!

[@TheRivrPrncess]

Had to pull this up and look at it again. Paul Reubens/Pee Wee is so loved and will be so missed. Now he sleeps in death, free of pain, sorrow and suffering and has the hope of awakening onto this earth made perfect where there is no pain, sickness or suffering. We all will forever enjoy his comedy again.

[@thisisit333]

Such a fan. His show was genius! RIP Paul ‘Pee Wee’ Reubens ❤

[@collettefournier7869]

I recall my siblings and I watching Sly and the Family Stone show on a Friday night. It was in the mid 1960s!

[@dottiemcwhiney2155]

This is SO GOOD.

[@lindamerz3168]

Love this! And I saw Sly and the Family Stone at Madison Square Garden more years ago than I like to think. Pee Wee was awesome and so was Sly. This video brought back wonderful memories. Pee Wee you are missed!❤

[@ohcaptainvideo]

My very first concert and at The Garden also. The Staple Singers were the opening act.

[@donnalichvarcik9358]

Paul was a badass Jewish entertainer who won the hearts of his adoring fans around the world he was is and always will be a Jewish hero to everyone that everyone loved

[@horowizard]

This is absolutely hilarious. And good too!

[@jrb5353]

My favorite part of the special........absolutely brilliant!.....R.I.P. Paul

[@presleydavisjr.1764]

I remember seeing this on HBO!! Comedy genius, and Sly fan to boot. RIP mate.

[@wednesdaytheblackcat7385]

I used to watch this on HBO in the early ‘80s. I’m 51 now. Takes me back ❤️

[@lisafrench6587]

Gawd, I miss Pee Wee!! And all his voices/faces, his physical comedy. I don’t think we properly appreciated him…pretty sure I didn’t. 😢

[@daisymoses6812]

This is eternal.

[@pattyyockey13]

😂he was wayyy out there! In a wonderful way!

[@pattibarnhart4966]

Still laughing at the Sly medley. Will miss you with all my heart

[@davidwoolbright3675]

Just brilliant. And part of the brilliance were his brilliant guests as well!!

[@leadchick]

I've always loved Pee-wee - the more you watch, the funnier things become. The world isn't the same without him, but I'm thankful we've got visual reminders of his incredible genius, both serious and comedic. Years ago, in the SFV, I saw Sly and the Family perform in a small bar. I think he would've loved this rendition. RIP, Mr. Reubens thanks for sharing.

[@faithbassed49]

This made my day! The chick is hilarious!

[@jeanster1000]

Paul is a genius!

[@kmcg6444]

This is so great!

[@m14butch]

I saw this on HBO while stationed at Camp LeJune the year it came out.....I had CRAMPS from laughing so hard!!! Good days....

[@vt-yp7yq]

I love Sly and the Family Stone!!

[@gemzoey1313]

I LOVE that show!!! I always watched and enjoyed every minute!!!❤❤❤❤

[@eramorgan7375]

The best Saturdays I spend were with my niece watching Pee Wee Herman when she was a little girl. Missing you Pee Wee.💋

[@Pumpmaster77]

The pure joy of comedy-and great writers too!

[@mindychristopoulos9557]

This just puts such a big smile on your face. What talent! ( R.I.P.) Peewee Herman

[@johncheney950]

This is frickin hilarious 😅

[@Baci302]

That was really great! I hope that The Comedy Network or some other network rerun Pee Wee Herman again. What a fun time.

[@donnalichvarcik9358]

It was so heartbreaking that pee wee Herman aka Paul Reubens was murdered by cancer we will miss him so much rip dear friend ❤❤❤❤

[@ajmmusic3961]

I remember seeing this when I was 15. ... Thought it was great then and still think it is great now! ..... RIP Spleen. 😔

[@annunacky4463]

That fellow really played the guitar!

[@mwblackbelt]

Pee Wee was so underrated!

[@The1djdave]

when you lose someone,thank God you could enjoy their funtimes..he made it happen for us all!

[@TheSaltydog07]

We love this beautiful man. ♥

[@kathybarry2765]

We certainly do...😊

[@cbsteffen]

That’s why we won’t forget him!

[@TheSaltydog07]

@@kathybarry2765 Tears. Thank you. He's like Weird Al to our family. Everyone loves him, and my adult sons still do. No surprise. ♥

[@TheSaltydog07]

♥ Thank you.

[@chrishawkins6535]

Pee Wee was a brilliant guy!!

[@MrTwenty20video]

Enjoyed it. It's a tribute. ❤️

[@sinamor77]

parody

[@brianlane9534]

Out -f---ing standing! I was searching for Jambi and came across this. I cannot believe that this is the very first time I saw this. People say what you want. This guy had talent and a good writing team. He created a character and ran with it. Much like Andy Kaufman. We used to get stoned on Saturday mornings and watch the play house. And Bob Ross too. Here we are 40 years later getting stoned and watching old clips of P.W. He was way ahead of his time.

[@imlistening1137]

I’m so happy to see all the Pee-Wee clips on youtube!

[@mopfautneddy7692]

This clip should've been included on the Golden Records aboard the Voyager 1 and 2 spacecraft. Unfortunately they were launched four years before the show was recorded, so....

[@mysteriousplankton]

Now that's entertainment!

[@TwiPrime]

I've never seen this or any other musical salutes from his show(s)! Omg, it's just the best!

[@anniekrist1475]

That's because it was only featured on the HBO special (which came first). It's too bad they didn't carry the tribute over to the weekly show!

[@monsterzero1965]

Comic GENIUS when me and my friends saw Pee-wee's Big Adventure in the theater right out of high school in 1985 we laughed out loud for 10 minutes every 10 minutes!

[@teencykizmitt9955]

RIP PEE WEE know you brought joy to many children. No matter your trails.

[@CliveNDerek]

His live shows were the best!

[@patriciaflowers701]

Love this!

[@ohgeereadmore]

One of my favorite bits ever, there is so much that is funny and quotable and it introduced me to Sly Stone! What happened to our hibachi?”😂

[@prisonersforprofit]

amazing, brilliant montage of sly and the family stone.

[@seat850c]

Best Medley Ever.

[@joeyj6808]

Never gets old

[@bobbyinalaska.4186]

R.I.P. 🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵

[@susanbradigan3278]

I'm three minutes in and laughing so hard I can't see the screen 😂😅🤣

[@PlayingInVestapol]

I almost bought that Guitar at Hames Music in Gaffney SC. I wish I bought now.

[@lauriekemp3998]

Jesus that was brilliant

[@claudiadunkley4]

THIS WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! PAUL IS A GENIUS AND ALWAYS WILL BE!!! HIS BRAND OF HUMOR WAS PRICELESS AND APPARENTLY THE MAN BEHIND THE COMEDIAN WAS SAME---WHAT A LEGACY, THANK YOU PAUL FOR BEING HERE AS LONG AS YOU WERE

[@octoberschild3115]

This man was MEGA TALENT! The world 🌎 is a .ych sadder place w/out him...😔✌️🕉

[@paulalansmith]

Rick & Ruby with PeeWee - he's sitting in on their typical act, saw them in a little Santa Cruz club when I was going to UC Santa Cruz so long ago ...

[@kathyo9420]

This entire show is hilarious and started my love of Pee Wee

[@johnedwardcabrera4559]

Oh, Wow!! This was Amazing!! Thanks for sharing. ❤️😍

[@Alexthegreat27]

RIP Pee Wee...🙏

[@johngatewood4638]

Rick and Ruby were hilarious. I remember them doing a Fleetwood Mac parody on the tonight show that made me damn near wet myself. Also you can catch Ruby's vocals on The Residents the Electrocutioner, and of course Rick performed under the stage name Snake Finger who performed on many Residents songs and his own albums.

[@ClueSign]

You're semi-correct about a few things in this post but I think you'll find that Snakefinger was the late Phil Lithman (a personal friend of mine), not Brian Seff (the 'Rick' of Rick & Ruby). Ruby was Monica Ganas, who later left performing and earned a PhD. Great music/comedy act but nary a Jim in sight.

[@johngatewood4638]

@@ClueSign Damn my phuzzy memories! Thanks for the correction 👍

[@ClueSign]

@@johngatewood4638 Totally understandable -- happens to me all the time.

[@curleyfamily6063]

Gotta love the Residents....Santa Dog and Mr Bee's Bumble

[@anniekrist1475]

Here I Come, Constantinople...

[@scottgetty5547]

geez....brought back great memories

[@kingdoc3262]

Actually pretty good singing those popular songs 🎵 😊

[@54WMD]

I agree Really well done.

[@saleemahfareed4790]

That’s was awesome, Paul Reubens rest in peace 💙😊 3:52

[@henochparks]

pure genius

[@shovelhead56]

Talented Trio!! Loved this show. Was in late 20s when it came out. Never missed it Saturday mornings guaranteed a good laugh

[@Survivor1547]

RIP Paul Reubens 😔

[@johnspink6557]

Excellent!

[@pattyliedel6485]

That was awesome! 😂😂😂

[@johnpanik7511]

Such a classic talent. RIP PeeWee

[@kittikat3113]

I always loved you, Pee Wee!!