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Paul Reubens

Pee-wee Herman—and His Legacy—Come Out of the Closet

BUT WHAT AM I?

Paul Reubens posthumously comes out as gay in a new documentary. Does that change how we look at his iconic character, Pee-wee Herman?

Chris Feil | Published May 21, 2025

‘Pee-wee’s Playhouse’ Actress and Comedian Dies at 78

PLAYHOUSE IN THE SKY

Lynne Marie Stewart began her comedy career as part of the Hollywood-based sketch group, “The Groundlings.”

Liam Archacki | Published Feb 22, 2025

The Secret, Closeted Life of Pee-wee Herman

BUT WHAT AM I?

The doc “Pee-wee as Himself” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, revealing the contentious relationship Paul Reubens had with fame and the character who made him a star.

Nick Schager | Published Jan 24, 2025

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‘Pee-wee Herman’ Star Paul Reubens Had Two Kinds of Cancer

SECRET BATTLE

A death certificate reveals new details about his health crisis.

Paul Reubens Never Got to Make the Comeback He Deserved

TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE

After his controversial pair of arrests in the ’90s and early-aughts, the comedian saw his career put on pause. If any reappraisals are made, they’ll now have to be posthumous.

Charles Bramesco | Published Aug 01, 2023

Paul Reubens Thinks It’s Time for a Dark Pee-wee Reboot

LUCKIEST BOY IN THE WORLD

The pitch: Pee-wee emerges from prison, finds fame as a yodeling star, and then transitions to movie stardom—at which point he becomes addicted to pills and alcohol.

Laura Bradley | Published Jan 30, 2020

The Childish Genius of Pee-wee Herman

SECRET WORD

<p><i>I know you are, but what am I</i>? Is Pee-wee a timeless entertainer or a throwback for Gen Xers who want to see a childhood hero grown up and ironically knocking back shots?</p>

Keith Phipps | Published Oct 23, 2014

A Post Pee-wee Universe

Free Fred!

Fred Willard will not suffer the same condemnation Pee-wee Herman did, writes Tricia Romano.

Tricia Romano | Published Jul 19, 2012

Most Improved Stars of 2010

From Renaissance Man James Franco to Jennifer Grey's return to dancing to the end of Perez Hilton's mean streak, see which celebrities had the biggest boosts this year.

Pee-Wee Invades 'Late Night'

Pee-Wee Herman sat down for an interview with Jimmy Fallon Thursday night, rehashing some favorite Playhouse jokes. Fallon, if you love him that much, why don't you marry him?

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