Pee-wee Herman's Rise, Fall and Rise

Paul Reubens, a/k/a Pee-wee Herman
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Sensation
Comedian Paul Reubens is best known for his portrayal of the fictional character Pee-wee Herman. At the height of his success, Reubens was arrested for indecent exposure, a scandal that flushed the Pee-wee franchise down the drain. Now, 19 years since his last appearance as the iconic character, Reubens has resurrected him for the stage in the new Pee-wee Herman Show.

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