Pee Wee's Playhouse Coming to Adult Swim July 10, 2006! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Pavan · 06-05-2006, 11:54 AM

Yes, Paul Reubens' immortal character Pee-Wee Herman and the Emmy
Award-winning series Pee-Wee's Playhouse is coming to Adult Swim at 11 p.m. starting July 10!

Just like the late-night network itself, Pee-wee's Playhouse is truly "the place where anything can happen."

Adult Swim will air all 45 original episodes along with Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special, providing young adults today a chance to enjoy a truly remarkable and memorable series that hasn't been seen on television in nearly 15 years.

Pee-wee's Playhouse Makes TV Return on Adult Swim July 10
Emmy-Winning Series Returns to Air Monday-Thursday at 11 p.m. (ET, PT)
20 Years after its Debut

Pee-wee's Playhouse, the winner of an astounding 22 Emmy Awards and a
pop culture touchstone nearly 20 years after its debut, returns to TV,
joining the Adult Swim lineup beginning Monday, July 10. The acclaimed
series, which has been largely absent from the airwaves for nearly 15
years, stars Paul Reubens as his alter-ego Pee-wee Herman, and features
a rich cast of characters who drop by "the place where anything can
happen."

Adult Swim, Cartoon Network's late night sister network featuring
animation and other programming aimed at adults 18-34, will air the
groundbreaking series Monday-Thursday at 11 p.m. (ET, PT), airing all 45
original half-hour episodes of the series and the rarely-seen Pee-wee's
Playhouse Christmas Special. Many of the episodes have not been seen on TV since the original Saturday-morning run of Pee-wee's Playhouse.

In the series, Pee-wee, dressed in his too-small gray suit and red
bowtie, welcomes a cavalcade of characters to his playhouse, including the
King of Cartoons, Cowboy Curtis, Miss Yvonne, Pteri the Pterodactyl,
Randy (the resident trouble-starter), Captain Carl, Jambi the genie,
nosey neighbor Mrs. Rene, and Reba the mail lady. Other inhabitants of
Pee-wee's Playhouse include Pee-wee's talking chair, Chairry, Globey the
Globe, Magic Screen, Conky the Robot, hipster-beatniks Chickie Baby,
Cool Cat and Dirty Dog, Cowntess the cow and the family of miniature
dinosaurs that live in a mouse hole inside a wall. Each fast-paced episode
blends live-action, puppets and all different types of animation
including vintage cartoons, stop-motion Penny segments and Spanish superhero El Hombre. Plus there's always a lesson or two.

Pee-wee's Playhouse originally aired Saturday mornings on CBS,
beginning on Sept. 13, 1986. The cast includes Phil Hartman, Laurence
Fishburne, S. Epatha Merkerson and Natasha Lyonne. The series won a
remarkable 22 Emmy Awards during its original run. Since then, Pee-wee's
Playhouse has attained iconic status. In 2004, TV Guide named the show one
of the top-ten cult classics of all time. A hugely successful 2004 DVD
release brought all 45 original Saturday morning episodes, including eight "lost" episodes, plus the classic Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special, to new generations of fans. Gary Panter, famed painter, punk rock illustrator and comic book artist won three Emmys for his work as the show's production designer. Musicians who scored episodes of Pee-wee's Playhouse include Mark Mothersbaugh, Dweezil Zappa, George Clinton, Stanley Clark and Danny Elfman.

"I'd say this was a dream come true," said Paul Reubens in Hollywood,
California, "but I never dared to dream The Playhouse would join Adult
Swim's amazing line-up of cool shows! Well, maybe I did dream of it a
couple of times. OK, it's a dream come true!"

"We're all huge fans of Pee-wee's Playhouse and we're really happy
that it will be a part of Adult Swim," said Mike Lazzo, Cartoon Network
senior vice president of programming and production, responsible for
Adult Swim.

Paul Reubens created the Pee-wee Herman character in 1978 while a
member of the famed L.A.-based improv group The Groundlings. It rapidly
grew into a cultural phenomenon. In 1981, he sold out five consecutive
months of performances of The Pee-we Herman Show at the Roxy Theatre in
L.A. HBO taped the show for its On Location series and Pee-wee was
introduced to a national audience. His sold-out 22-city national tour in
1984 included Carnegie Hall. The 1985 movie Pee-wee's Big Adventure,
co-written by Reubens and directed by Tim Burton, was a commercial and
critical success, which led to the series Pee-wee's Playhouse and the
1988 movie Big Top Pee-wee.

Since that time, Reubens has acted in film and television, earning an
Emmy nomination for his recurring role on TV's Murphy Brown and
garnering critical acclaim in Ted Demme's Blow, where he joined a cast
including Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz and Franka Potente. He stars with Lukas Haas, James King and Thomas Jane in David Arquette's directorial-debut
slasher film, The Tripper, and next can be seen in the upcoming feature
Reno 911! Miami. His voice can be heard in many films, including Dr.
Dolittle, Teacher's Pet- The Movie, Rugrats and The Nightmare Before
Christmas.

Pee-wee's Playhouse joins the Adult Swim lineup that already includes
top-rated original comedies such as Aqua Teen Hunger Force, The
Boondocks, Robot Chicken and Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law; acquired series Family Guy, Futurama and American Dad; and action/animé series like
InuYasha, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex and Samurai Champloo.
Adult Swim remains the #1 ad-supported basic cable network among young
adult viewers, ranking in April 2006 as the top cable network in
delivery of its target demos, adults 18-34, adults 18-24, men 18-34 and men
18-24, according to data from Nielsen Media Research.

Adult Swim (AdultSwim.com), launched in 2001, is Turner Broadcasting
System, Inc.'s network offering original and acquired animated comedy and
action series for young adults. Airing overnights six days a week for
a total of 45 hours weekly, Adult Swim shares channel space with
Cartoon Network, home to the best in original, classic and acquired
programming for children and families, and is seen in 89 million U.S. homes.

PrettyinPink55 · 06-05-2006, 03:24 PM

I used to love that show!!!! This is pretty cool!!!

80sTrivia · 06-05-2006, 03:28 PM

OMG!!! This is awesome news! I remember being so excited when Pee-Wee's Playhouse was about to come on when I was a kid! I loved Ms. Yvonne and wanted to marry her!

It will be fun to see the episodes again and remember!!!

PrettyinPink55 · 06-05-2006, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 80sTrivia

OMG!!! This is awesome news! I remember being so excited when Pee-Wee's Playhouse was about to come on when I was a kid! I loved Ms. Yvonne and wanted to marry her!

It will be fun to see the episodes again and remember!!!

I agree!!! I always watched it on Saturday mornings!!! It'll be fun to go back and remember too!!

TVQuack · 06-07-2006, 01:00 PM

Adamantium · 06-07-2006, 08:47 PM

Finally, The King of Cartoons comes to Cartoon Network!

Unlike Saved by the Bell, I think this is an appropriate show for the Adult Swim.

However, this isn't the first time in fifteen years the show has been on TV. Back in like 1998 or 99, I'm not sure, Pee-Wee's Playhouse aired on Fox Family. It didn't last very long and I believe it only aired once a week.

I have all the episodes on DVD, but I still think it's cool that it's returning to television. Now we'll all hear the rumor that Cartoon Network will produce a brand new season. lol

Movie12 · 06-12-2006, 05:53 PM

I remember when Pee-wee's Playhouse first started on the FOX Family Channel. The first time it aired on the FOX Family Channel was August 1998. Pee-wee's Playhouse was on until October 1999. I remember for a long time, it came on Monday - Friday at 7:00am. Pee-wee's Playhouse lastest over a year on the FOX Family Channel from August 1998 - October 1999.

Dotsy1 · 06-14-2006, 10:59 AM

I used to watch Pee-Wee's Playhouse when it originally came on. I even had a sweater with Pee-Wee on it.

Scoobiedoo30 · 06-17-2006, 03:35 PM

That Great Pee wees Playhouse coming to Adult Swim weeknight's at 10:00 pm Central Time

Adamantium · 07-15-2006, 02:34 AM

I watched a couple episodes. First of all, it's weird seeing a warning "This is for adults" right before Pee-wee's Playhouse starts. Since it started out as a Saturday morning kid's show. Second they butchered the theme song. Which isn't too bad because the theme is kind of long anyways. I'm just pointing it out that it is butchered.

It's great that Pee-wee is making a comeback. Pee-wee's Playhouse on Cartoon Network and Pee-wee's Big Adventure on TV Land. It's all good.

howilu · 07-20-2006, 10:14 AM

It's great to see Pee Wee's Playhouse on TV again. I remember watching it every Saturday morning. What really impressed me was the mix of live action and animation. One of my favorite bits was when Jambi wouldn't grant Pee Wee another wish after Pee Wee couldn't decide what to wish for. He threw a tantrum screaming NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!!!

Let the cartoons begin.

06-05-2006, 11:54 AM	#1
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,814	Pee Wee's Playhouse Coming to Adult Swim July 10, 2006! Yes, Paul Reubens' immortal character Pee-Wee Herman and the Emmy Award-winning series Pee-Wee's Playhouse is coming to Adult Swim at 11 p.m. starting July 10! Just like the late-night network itself, Pee-wee's Playhouse is truly "the place where anything can happen." Adult Swim will air all 45 original episodes along with Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special, providing young adults today a chance to enjoy a truly remarkable and memorable series that hasn't been seen on television in nearly 15 years. Pee-wee's Playhouse Makes TV Return on Adult Swim July 10 Emmy-Winning Series Returns to Air Monday-Thursday at 11 p.m. (ET, PT) 20 Years after its Debut Pee-wee's Playhouse, the winner of an astounding 22 Emmy Awards and a pop culture touchstone nearly 20 years after its debut, returns to TV, joining the Adult Swim lineup beginning Monday, July 10. The acclaimed series, which has been largely absent from the airwaves for nearly 15 years, stars Paul Reubens as his alter-ego Pee-wee Herman, and features a rich cast of characters who drop by "the place where anything can happen." Adult Swim, Cartoon Network's late night sister network featuring animation and other programming aimed at adults 18-34, will air the groundbreaking series Monday-Thursday at 11 p.m. (ET, PT), airing all 45 original half-hour episodes of the series and the rarely-seen Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special. Many of the episodes have not been seen on TV since the original Saturday-morning run of Pee-wee's Playhouse. In the series, Pee-wee, dressed in his too-small gray suit and red bowtie, welcomes a cavalcade of characters to his playhouse, including the King of Cartoons, Cowboy Curtis, Miss Yvonne, Pteri the Pterodactyl, Randy (the resident trouble-starter), Captain Carl, Jambi the genie, nosey neighbor Mrs. Rene, and Reba the mail lady. Other inhabitants of Pee-wee's Playhouse include Pee-wee's talking chair, Chairry, Globey the Globe, Magic Screen, Conky the Robot, hipster-beatniks Chickie Baby, Cool Cat and Dirty Dog, Cowntess the cow and the family of miniature dinosaurs that live in a mouse hole inside a wall. Each fast-paced episode blends live-action, puppets and all different types of animation including vintage cartoons, stop-motion Penny segments and Spanish superhero El Hombre. Plus there's always a lesson or two. Pee-wee's Playhouse originally aired Saturday mornings on CBS, beginning on Sept. 13, 1986. The cast includes Phil Hartman, Laurence Fishburne, S. Epatha Merkerson and Natasha Lyonne. The series won a remarkable 22 Emmy Awards during its original run. Since then, Pee-wee's Playhouse has attained iconic status. In 2004, TV Guide named the show one of the top-ten cult classics of all time. A hugely successful 2004 DVD release brought all 45 original Saturday morning episodes, including eight "lost" episodes, plus the classic Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special, to new generations of fans. Gary Panter, famed painter, punk rock illustrator and comic book artist won three Emmys for his work as the show's production designer. Musicians who scored episodes of Pee-wee's Playhouse include Mark Mothersbaugh, Dweezil Zappa, George Clinton, Stanley Clark and Danny Elfman. "I'd say this was a dream come true," said Paul Reubens in Hollywood, California, "but I never dared to dream The Playhouse would join Adult Swim's amazing line-up of cool shows! Well, maybe I did dream of it a couple of times. OK, it's a dream come true!" "We're all huge fans of Pee-wee's Playhouse and we're really happy that it will be a part of Adult Swim," said Mike Lazzo, Cartoon Network senior vice president of programming and production, responsible for Adult Swim. Paul Reubens created the Pee-wee Herman character in 1978 while a member of the famed L.A.-based improv group The Groundlings. It rapidly grew into a cultural phenomenon. In 1981, he sold out five consecutive months of performances of The Pee-we Herman Show at the Roxy Theatre in L.A. HBO taped the show for its On Location series and Pee-wee was introduced to a national audience. His sold-out 22-city national tour in 1984 included Carnegie Hall. The 1985 movie Pee-wee's Big Adventure, co-written by Reubens and directed by Tim Burton, was a commercial and critical success, which led to the series Pee-wee's Playhouse and the 1988 movie Big Top Pee-wee. Since that time, Reubens has acted in film and television, earning an Emmy nomination for his recurring role on TV's Murphy Brown and garnering critical acclaim in Ted Demme's Blow, where he joined a cast including Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz and Franka Potente. He stars with Lukas Haas, James King and Thomas Jane in David Arquette's directorial-debut slasher film, The Tripper, and next can be seen in the upcoming feature Reno 911! Miami. His voice can be heard in many films, including Dr. Dolittle, Teacher's Pet- The Movie, Rugrats and The Nightmare Before Christmas. Pee-wee's Playhouse joins the Adult Swim lineup that already includes top-rated original comedies such as Aqua Teen Hunger Force, The Boondocks, Robot Chicken and Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law; acquired series Family Guy, Futurama and American Dad; and action/animé series like InuYasha, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex and Samurai Champloo. Adult Swim remains the #1 ad-supported basic cable network among young adult viewers, ranking in April 2006 as the top cable network in delivery of its target demos, adults 18-34, adults 18-24, men 18-34 and men 18-24, according to data from Nielsen Media Research. Adult Swim (AdultSwim.com), launched in 2001, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.'s network offering original and acquired animated comedy and action series for young adults. Airing overnights six days a week for a total of 45 hours weekly, Adult Swim shares channel space with Cartoon Network, home to the best in original, classic and acquired programming for children and families, and is seen in 89 million U.S. homes.
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06-05-2006, 03:24 PM	#2
PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	I used to love that show!!!! This is pretty cool!!!
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06-05-2006, 03:28 PM	#3
80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,715	OMG!!! This is awesome news! I remember being so excited when Pee-Wee's Playhouse was about to come on when I was a kid! I loved Ms. Yvonne and wanted to marry her! It will be fun to see the episodes again and remember!!!
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06-12-2006, 05:53 PM	#7
Movie12 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 02, 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 421	I remember when Pee-wee's Playhouse first started on the FOX Family Channel. The first time it aired on the FOX Family Channel was August 1998. Pee-wee's Playhouse was on until October 1999. I remember for a long time, it came on Monday - Friday at 7:00am. Pee-wee's Playhouse lastest over a year on the FOX Family Channel from August 1998 - October 1999.
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06-07-2006, 08:47 PM	#6
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,820	Finally, The King of Cartoons comes to Cartoon Network! Unlike Saved by the Bell, I think this is an appropriate show for the Adult Swim. However, this isn't the first time in fifteen years the show has been on TV. Back in like 1998 or 99, I'm not sure, Pee-Wee's Playhouse aired on Fox Family. It didn't last very long and I believe it only aired once a week. I have all the episodes on DVD, but I still think it's cool that it's returning to television. Now we'll all hear the rumor that Cartoon Network will produce a brand new season. lol

06-14-2006, 10:59 AM	#8
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07-15-2006, 02:34 AM	#10
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,820	I watched a couple episodes. First of all, it's weird seeing a warning "This is for adults" right before Pee-wee's Playhouse starts. Since it started out as a Saturday morning kid's show. Second they butchered the theme song. Which isn't too bad because the theme is kind of long anyways. I'm just pointing it out that it is butchered. It's great that Pee-wee is making a comeback. Pee-wee's Playhouse on Cartoon Network and Pee-wee's Big Adventure on TV Land. It's all good.

07-20-2006, 10:14 AM	#11
howilu Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: St. Louis Park, MN Posts: 1,958	It's great to see Pee Wee's Playhouse on TV again. I remember watching it every Saturday morning. What really impressed me was the mix of live action and animation. One of my favorite bits was when Jambi wouldn't grant Pee Wee another wish after Pee Wee couldn't decide what to wish for. He threw a tantrum screaming NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!!! Let the cartoons begin.