Pee-Wee as Himself

Miniseries

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A kaleidoscopic portrait told in two parts that traces the life of the imaginative artist.

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2 Episodes

  • Part 1
    E1
    Part 1In the 1950s, Paul Reubens develops his art in CalArts and The Groundlings, bringing Pee-wee Herman to life. After the worldwide success of his film in 1985, he becomes so immersed in the character that fame becomes a double-edged sword.
  • Part 2
    E2
    Part 2As his profile continues to grow with his Emmy®-winning series Pee-wee's Playhouse, Reubens becomes a pop culture icon, but faces rumors, vilification, and the vitriol of the media following his arrest in 1991. After reemerging as a cult figure through cameos and a Broadway revival, the actor reclaims his legacy and shares a final message before his untimely passing.

Cast of Miniseries

  • Paul ReubensSelf / Executive Producer
  • Cassandra PetersonSelf
  • Debi MazarSelf
  • David ArquetteSelf
  • Natasha LyonneSelf
  • Lynne Marie StewartSelf
  • Tracy NewmanSelf
  • Nancy AbrahamExecutive Producer
  • Lisa HellerExecutive Producer
  • Benny SafdieExecutive Producer
  • Josh SafdieExecutive Producer
  • Eli BushExecutive Producer
  • Sara RodriguezExecutive Producer
  • Kyle MartinExecutive Producer
  • Emma Tillinger KoskoffProducer
  • Brittan DunhamCo-Producer
  • Candace TomarkenExecutive Producer
  • Matt WolfExecutive Producer
  • Ronald BronsteinExecutive Producer
  • Damian RodriguezEditor

Pee-Wee as Himself • Miniseries Ratings & Reviews

  • Patrick and NancyJune 7, 2025
    Lots of great background. Complicated man but a brought so much joy to all of us.

 

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