Pee-wee's PlayhouseSpecials

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Each show, Pee-Wee Herman comes to his wonderful playhouse where anything can happen. Whether it be screaming at the secret word, entertaining friends like Cowboy Curtis and Ms. Yvonne, or enjoying animation clips presented by the King of Cartoons or the stories of the claymation girl, Penny; there's always lots of fun things to do.

Where to Watch Pee-wee's Playhouse • Specials

11 Episodes

Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special
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Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas SpecialIt's the wildest holiday ever when some V.I.P.'s (Very Important Persons) stop by to wish Pee-wee a V.M.C. (Very Merry Christmas)! Annette Funicello and Frankie Avalon are off the beach and on Pee-wee's floor making Christmas cards, Magic Johnson joins Pee-wee for a wild sleigh ride in the Magic Screen, and Dinah Shore sings the "12 Days (or so) of Christmas!" Joan Rivers, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg wish Pee-wee a merry Christmas and a happy new "year." Pee-wee shows Little Richard how to ice skate, and Charo, K.D. Lang, the Del Rubio triplets, and Grace Jones perform fun yuletide carols! However, Pee-wee's got a problem larger than his mounting fruitcake collection when perhaps the M.I.P. (Most Important Person), Santa Claus, drops by to tell him that his Christmas wish list is just too long, and no one else will get presents if he doesn't shorten it! Will he keep the gifts, or will he help Santa deliver?
Building the Playhouse
E4
Building the PlayhouseSome great interviews which help to trace the genesis of the show and, ultimately, the incredible production design.
Opening the Playhouse
E5
Opening the PlayhouseA fun look at the opening multi-media title sequence.
Writing for the Playhouse
E6
Writing for the PlayhouseDoesn't just concentrate on the word writers, but on other writers, like composer Mark Mothersbaugh.
The Look of the Playhouse
E7
The Look of the Playhouse Good companion piece to the Building featurette, offering more of a look at some of the construction process for the show's incredible array of props, sets and costumes.
Music of the Playhouse
E8
Music of the PlayhouseProfiles Mothersbaugh and his compositional process for the series.
The Cast of the Playhouse
E9
The Cast of the PlayhouseA loving look at the series' truly phenomenal performers, many of whom have gone on to greater renown (and at least one, Phil Hartman, to his "greater reward". The featurette also nicely includes some of the behind the scenes performers who helped bring characters like Chairy to life.
Puppets of the Playhouse
E10
Puppets of the PlayhouseA great look at the production and manipulation of the show's puppets.
Animating the Playhouse
E11
Animating the PlayhouseDetails the many different animation techniques which were utilized in the series.
A Very Merry Christmas Special
E12
A Very Merry Christmas SpecialGoes behind the scenes of this special episode.
Fans and Memorabilia of the Playhouse
E13
Fans and Memorabilia of the PlayhouseLooks at the lasting impact of the show courtesy of tchokes that fans still collect.