Inside Pee-wee's Playhouse : The Untold, Unauthorized, and Unpredictable Story of a Pop Phenomenon

A celebration of Pee-wee's Playhouse to coincide with its 25th anniversary On the 25th anniversary of the show Pee-wee's Playhouse, the behind-the-scenes story is being told for the first time by those who experienced it. Complete with an episode guide, biographical information about the cast and key members of the show's creative team, never-before-told anecdotes, and previously unpublished photos, this biography takes the first in-depth look behind the popular program. Paul Reubens, as Pee-wee Herman, has been making a comeback since August 2010, appearing on Saturday Night Live, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Tonight Show, and The View. He also starred in a successful stage revival of his live show which hit Broadway in late 2010. This is the first comprehensive look at this amazingly successful children's program, reenergized by the character's reemerging presence. “Gaines thoroughly explores the innerworkings of the most grownup kiddie show in TV history. Pull up a Chairry and enjoy” (Michael Musto, Village Voice). Between 1986 and 1991, a pandemic swept the nation. Symptoms included talking to furniture, checking the refrigerator for signs of life, and a desire to SCREAM REAL LOUD every time a “secret word” was spoken. For five years, Saturday morning television infect nearly ten million people a week with Pee-wee Fever. Following the twenty-fifth anniversary of Pee-wee's Playhouse, the behind-the-scenes story of this groundbreaking, successful, and still revered children's program is told for the first time by those who experienced it, with never-before-seen photos. Come on in and take a look Inside Pee-wee's Playhouse. “With his inspired, lunatic Pee-wee's Playhouse, Paul Reubens showed a generation of television viewers that it's okay to be different. Caseen Gaines has crafted a meticulously researched look at the origin, production, and legacy of this landmark series that is every bit as educational and entertaining as the show it chronicles.” —Jeremy Kinser, senior editor, The Advocate “Caseen not only reveals the genius behind Paul Reubens'pop culture creation, but also takes us inside Pee-wee's Playhouse to meet the fascinating team that brought it to life.” —Noah Levy, senior news editor, In Touch Weekly “A must for any Pee-wee fan. Gaines unearths a significant moment in pop culture with the care of an archaeologist, and the vibrant humor of Pee-wee himself.” —John Ortved, author of The Simpsons: An Uncensored, Unauthorized History This book is not affiliated with Pee-wee's Playhouse nor is it endorsed or approved by Paul Reubens Between 1986 and 1991, nearly ten million people a week watched Pee-wees Playhouse , the critically acclaimed and widely successful childrens program broadcast on CBS. Now, on the 25th anniversary of the show, the complete behind-the-scenes story is being told for the first time by those who experienced it. Complete with an episode guide, biographical information about the cast and key members of the shows creative team, never-before-told anecdotes, and previously unpublished photos, Inside Pee-wees Playhouse takes the first in-depth look behind the program TV Guide recently cited as one of the top ten cult classics of all time. Paul Reubens (as Pee-wee Herman) has been making a comeback since August 2010, appearing on Saturday Night Live , The View , The Jimmy Kimmel Show , Conan , and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno . He starred in a successful stage revival of his live show in January and February of 2010, and it hit Broadway later that year. Its been turned into a special on HBO. His public Twitter and Facebook accounts boast over one million fans and followers. Inside Pee-wees Playhouse is the first comprehensive look at this amazingly successful (and still revered) childrens program. Pee-wee Herman fans have been energized recently by the characters re-emerging presence. From casual fans to devout followers, everyone will be interested in taking a look Inside Pee-wees Playhouse . On the 25th anniversary of the show Pee-wee's Playhouse, the behind-the-scenes story is being told for the first time by those who experienced it. Complete with an episode guide, biographical information about the cast and key members of the show’s creative team, never-before-told anecdotes, and previously unpublished photos, this biography takes the first in-depth look behind the popular program. Paul Reubens, as Pee-wee Herman, has been making a comeback since August 2010, appearing on Saturday Night Live, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Tonight Show, and The View. He also starred in a successful stage revival of his live show which hit Broadway in late 2010. This is the first comprehensive look at this amazingly successful children’s program, reenergized by the character’s reemerging presence.