It's live-action, which might upset some of the cartoon purists out there, but heck, at least it isn't Saved by the Bell. Starting on July 10, Adult Swim will be airing episodes of Pee-wee's Playhouse, the hysterical multi-Emmy award-winning children's series featuring Paul Reuben as everyone's favorite idiot manchild. We've known for awhile now that Adult Swim was making plans to incorporate more live-action into its programming block, and while I would love to see more of an effort made to showcase original animated work, I'd be lying if I said I didn't think this was pretty damn cool. Then again, yet another part of me worries that once the thrill of nostalgia wears off I'll be pining once again for something new and original. My brain might have to shut down if it continues to argue with itself in this manner.
Paul Reubens created the popular character in 1978, and the show debuted in 1986. Adult Swim's airing of the series will coincide with its 20th anniversary. The series will air Monday through Thursday at 11 p.m. EST, and all forty-five original episodes will be shown, including the rare Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
6-05-2006 @ 3:44PM
Karen said...
Works for me. The Playhouse was close to a cartoon anyway. And the spirit is very much in line with the Adult Swim lineup.
Unlike, as you point out, "Saved By the Bell." Re which: yuck.
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6-05-2006 @ 3:58PM
Ferley said...
PeeWee is 1 million times better then saved by the bell.
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6-05-2006 @ 4:26PM
VitoTheTiVo said...
"Rare" Christmas Special? How can it be rare if you can buy it on DVD?
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6-05-2006 @ 4:43PM
Tucker said...
This is the happiest doay of my life!!!!!!!
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6-05-2006 @ 5:54PM
Daniel Solis said...
Also its great that we'll get to see all 45 shows
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6-05-2006 @ 6:05PM
Moovyphreak said...
The Christmas special isn't all that rare, as it's currently available for purchase on DVD from Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002IQASG/
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6-05-2006 @ 9:15PM
Michael Shapiro said...
Adult Swim is growing more pathetic by the day
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6-05-2006 @ 9:55PM
Sara Johnson said...
I have been renting the DVD's of Pee-Wee's Playhouse at Hollywood Video (there are ten of them) and my kids are crazy for the shows, especially my five year old. Entertaining for kids and adults, since they do many jokes only the adults will catch. I think Paul Reubens got a raw deal and I'm happy people will see his talent again.
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6-06-2006 @ 12:29AM
Mongoose said...
You Can't Beat Pee-wee'd play house
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6-06-2006 @ 7:59AM
Kaci said...
This is awesome news! Pee-Wee's Playhouse is one of the best "kid's" shows ever. Good job, Adult Swim!
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6-06-2006 @ 8:59AM
Shawn said...
I loved Pee-Wee's Playhouse now the next generation can enjoy it to Pee Wee is the man.
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6-06-2006 @ 10:33AM
Colleen said...
WOW! I AM SO VERY EXCITED! I LOVE PEE-WEE...AND I MISS THAT SHOW!
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6-06-2006 @ 10:35AM
susan said...
think my little girl will love watching that show my older kids loved it
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6-06-2006 @ 10:54AM
John said...
This is fantastic! Pee-Wee's Playhouse will be a greta addditon to Adult Swim. I haven't seen that show in yeras!
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6-06-2006 @ 11:02AM
Lady Termina said...
OH. MY. GOD. Adult Swim. Pee-wee. My mind is boggling. Aqua Teen, Inuyasha, FMA, and PEE-WEE CANNOT MIX SUCCESSFULLY! Adult Swim`s lost it. Oh well... Better Pee-Wee then "Saved By The Bell".
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6-06-2006 @ 1:24PM
Robert said...
My sister used to call me every Saturday morning...
"PeeWee is on!" I was in my early twenties and usually hungover from the night before.
Now I am in my fourties and will be really stoned as I watch it. I can't wait!!!
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6-06-2006 @ 2:12PM
Stu said...
Now if they'll just show the original HBO special, that would be cool!!!!
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6-06-2006 @ 2:46PM
OldPhatMC said...
Captain Carl: "You're wierd, Pee-Wee."
Pee Wee: "Thank you, Captain Carl!"
Can't wait for the return. Thanks to Adult Swim. Way cool.
OldPhatMC sends.
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6-06-2006 @ 5:07PM
KK said...
I guess today's secret words could be "Adult Swim"! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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6-06-2006 @ 8:52PM
chris o said...
this is frickin' lame! adult swim is for ADULT's. AS is getting lame as hell... at least i can still watch futurama and family guy then go to bed when this crap comes on.
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