Let's see, there's Chairry, the talking armchair Globey, the talking globe Clocky, the talking clock, Floory, the, well, you get the idea. Pee-wee is the landlord of the playhouse, whose roof features both a giant cupcake and a sphinx's head (too much home decor is never enough) and whose many occupants' names are sooo hard to keep straight. In fact, it's in Puppetland, a perfectly respectable neighborhood that's home to royalty (the King of Cartoons), public servants (Reba the Mail Lady), beefcake (Cowntess the cow) and figurative beefcake (Tito the lifeguard, who never wears a shirt). That only sounds like it's located at the intersection of Colorful and Downright Bizarre. "Pee-wee's Playhouse" is a melange of live action, cel animation, computer graphics, puppets and even a marionette (Randy, literally the world's most hard-headed little boy). From the top of his absurdly close-cropped head to the bottom of his snug-fitting gray suit, he could just as easily be a kid making his First Communion or CNN anchorman Anderson Cooper on a bad, very brunet day. Or is he a boy trying to look and act more like an adult? Pee-wee's not telling, and he's not giving off any clues with the way he dresses. The essence of Pee-wee's appeal is easy to put a finger on and impossible to get to the bottom of: He's an adult who looks and acts more like a boy. At one point, CBS even considered rerunning episodes during late night, but the idea just went away, like a bowl of Pee-wee's Ice Cream Soup. Or did they? "Pee-wee's Playhouse" aired on Saturday mornings for five seasons, winning 22 Emmys and attracting a sizable following among adults who felt like they were sharing a colossal inside joke. Herman went mainstream with the 1985 movie "Pee-wee's Big Adventure," and the next year CBS gave him his own kids show. A live stage show followed three years later, then an HBO special and appearances on "Late Night with David Letterman," all of which gave him a cult-ish, primarily adult following. Pee-wee Herman, ne Paul Reubens (ne ne Paul Rubenfeld), emerged in 1978 during performances of the Groundlings, the renowned improv troupe. Because everyone can use a little Pee-wee in his life.Ī little Pee-wee? Ha-HA! I know I am, but what are you? I will also be making specific state or country versions of Clocky, so send me a message if you want a Clockey of your favorite state or country.That's why, as a public service, we offer this Playhouse Primer. Please send a message and beg me if you want international shipping. So you'll be contributing to a worthy cause! Free shipping to U.S. I made this specifically to help us fund our plane tickets to LA to see the upcoming Pee-wee live show. My girlfriend and I are HUGE Pee-wee Herman fans. However, It's mouth numbers can be spun around.and hands can be moved around to accommodate your favorite time. Due to high demand, The Clocky pictured is not the exact one that the winner will receive, but it is basically the same in every way. It is lightweight but sturdy, it measures 30"x20" at its widest points. Isn't it TIME you brought a piece of Pee-wee's Playhouse into YOUR playhouse! It's a one-of-a-kind, handmade paper-maché replica of Cloc key from Pee-wee's Playhouse.
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