"Pee-wee's Playhouse" ran from 1986 to 1990, winning 22 Emmys in its 45-episode run. Every day, Pee-wee (Paul Reubens) would give the day's secret word. So for the rest of the day, kids, whenever anyone says the word "begin," scream real loud, OK?
"Pee-wee's Playhouse" ran from 1986 to 1990, winning 22 Emmys in its 45-episode run. Every day, Pee-wee (Paul Reubens) would give the day's secret word. So for the rest of the day, kids, whenever anyone says the word "begin," scream real loud, OK?
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Chairy, Mr. Window, Pee-wee and Cowboy Curtis (Laurence Fishburne -- yes, <em>that</em> Laurence Fishburne).
Chairy, Mr. Window, Pee-wee and Cowboy Curtis (Laurence Fishburne -- yes, that Laurence Fishburne).
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"Mecka-lecka hi, Mecka-hiney ho!" Jambi was the Playhouse's genie-in-residence. John Paragon, or rather his disembodied head, played Jambi. He was also a writer on the series.
"Mecka-lecka hi, Mecka-hiney ho!" Jambi was the Playhouse's genie-in-residence. John Paragon, or rather his disembodied head, played Jambi. He was also a writer on the series.
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Pee-wee and the window box flowers have a heart-to-heart-to-heart-to-heart.
Pee-wee and the window box flowers have a heart-to-heart-to-heart-to-heart.
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The beatnik puppet band, from left: Dirty Dog, Chicky Baby and Cool Cat.
The beatnik puppet band, from left: Dirty Dog, Chicky Baby and Cool Cat.
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The miniature Dinosaur Family -- Dinosaur <em>was</em> their last name -- lived in the Playhouse wall, like mice.
The miniature Dinosaur Family -- Dinosaur was their last name -- lived in the Playhouse wall, like mice.
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Globey the globe reads The Boston Globe as Pterri the pterodactyl, Randy the marionette puppet and Pee-wee look on.
Globey the globe reads The Boston Globe as Pterri the pterodactyl, Randy the marionette puppet and Pee-wee look on.
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Chairy the chair gave a whole new meaning to the word "armchair," because she lovingly wrapped her arms around those who sat on her.
Chairy the chair gave a whole new meaning to the word "armchair," because she lovingly wrapped her arms around those who sat on her.
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Pee-wee wears his giant underpants on his head.
Pee-wee wears his giant underpants on his head.
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Globey, Conky, Pee-wee and Miss Yvonne (Lynne Marie Stewart).
Globey, Conky, Pee-wee and Miss Yvonne (Lynne Marie Stewart).
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The late, great Phil Hartman as Captain Carl.
The late, great Phil Hartman as Captain Carl.
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Chairy envelopes Reba the mail lady (S. Epatha Merkerson of "Law and Order" fame) in an embrace.
Chairy envelopes Reba the mail lady (S. Epatha Merkerson of "Law and Order" fame) in an embrace.
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