In July 2023 the world became a less funny, less quirky, and less queer place when Paul Rubens, best known for creating the character Pee-wee Herman, passed away at the age of 70, leaving behind an ...
In 1986, one of the most unusual and iconic kids' TV shows debuted. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "PEE-WEE'S PLAYHOUSE THEME") PAUL REUBENS: (As Pee-wee Herman) Hey. CYNDI LAUPER: (Singing) Come in and pull ...
When Paul Reubens, a.k.a. Pee-wee Herman, died at 70 on June 30, he left behind a profound and complicated legacy. Reubens spent decades so deeply entrenched in his character that it was difficult to ...