Chicago Tribune

Column: You know him as Pee-wee Herman — a new documentary dives into the life of Paul Reubens

Of the very many famous people who admired the late comic actor Paul Reubens’ singular creation named Pee-wee Herman — among them Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, film director John Waters, Lily Tomlin, ...
NPR

Documentarian Matt Wolf on 'Pee-wee as Himself'

What's it like to work with Pee-wee Herman? You probably know what it's like to watch Pee-wee – whether it's Pee-wee's Playhouse, Pee-wee's Big Adventure or his 2016 Netflix movie. It's a unique, kind ...
NPR

'Pee-wee as Himself' is a portrait of a private man and his public alter ego

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 ...
The Atlantic

Pee-Wee Herman: 'Dancing With the Stars' Fan

Is there anything these people don't bedazzle EVERYTHING. I LOVED it all. The Fantastic Mr. Fox, the Quarterback with the 71 children, the hot lady from The Hills, the kid from Cory in the House, my ...