The Pee-wee Herman Show (1981)
The original adult-oriented version of what would eventually become an award-winning children's classic. This version of the show features Pee-wee's playhouse and many of the characters of the later series, but with irreverent overtones and jokes including 'mirror shoes' and others.
Directors: Marty Callner, Paul Reubens.
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Paul Reubens as Pee-wee Herman |
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Phil Hartman as Kap'n Karl |
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Lynne Marie Stewart as Miss Yvonne |
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John Paragon as Jambi the Genie |
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Edie McClurg as Hermit Hattie |
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John Moody as Mailman Mike |
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Tito Larriva as Hammy |
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Nicole Panter as Susan |
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Monica Ganas as Mrs. Jelly Donut |
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Brian Seff as Mr. Jelly Donut |
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Joan Leizman as Joan |
| Writing | Paul Reubens | Writer |
| Writing | Phil Hartman | Writer |
| Writing | Edie McClurg | Writer |
| Writing | John Paragon | Writer |
| Writing | Bill Steinkellner | Writer |
| Directing | Marty Callner | Director |
| Sound | Jay Condom | Original Music Composer |
| Directing | Paul Reubens | Director |
| Camera | Terry Donohue | Director of Photography |
| Production | Paul Reubens | Executive Producer |
| Production | Dawna Kaufmann | Co-Producer |
| Production | Gregory Sills | Associate Producer |
| Art | Gary Panter | Production Design |
| Sound | Jay Condom | Music Arranger |
| Sound | Jay Condom | Music |
| Lighting | Greg Brunton | Lighting Director |
| Production | Patrick Aumont | Production Coordinator |
| Production | Betsy Heimann | Production Coordinator |
| Art | Leslie Williams | Helping Hand |
| Art | Dwight Jackson | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Tommy Cole | Makeup Artist |
| Camera | Joe Epperson | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Larry Heider | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Bobby Keyes | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Dave Levisohn | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Hector Ramirez | Camera Operator |
| Crew | Rick Nelson | Special Effects |
| Directing | Paul Reubens | Stage Director |
| Writing | Lynne Marie Stewart | Writer |
| Writing | John Moody | Writer |
| Writing | Tito Larriva | Writer |
| Writing | Nicole Panter | Writer |
| Writing | Monica Ganas | Writer |
| Writing | Brian Seff | Writer |
| Writing | Joan Leizman | Writer |
| Lighting | Barbara Ling | Lighting Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Betsy Heimann | Costume Design |
| Directing | Laura Adler | Stage Director |