| Pee-wee's Playhouse #1 - Seasons 1 and 2 | 
 enlarge | Directors: Paul Reubens, Bill Freiberger, Guy J. Louthan, Stephen R. Johnson, Steven Johnson
Actors: Paul Reubens, John Paragon, Phil Hartman, Laurence Fishburne, Johann Carlo
Studio: Image Entertainment
Category: DVD
List Price: $29.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  60 reviews
Sales Rank: 1832
Format: Box Set, Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 5
Running Time: 575
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5.4 x 1.4
MPN: IMED2509D
UPC: 014381250923
EAN: 0014381250923
ASIN: B0002IQB3A
Theatrical Release Date: September 13, 1986
Release Date: November 16, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: BRAND NEW AND FACTORY SEALED
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Product Description
Studio: Image Entertainment Release Date: 09/04/2007
Amazon.com
The secret word is overdue in regard to a DVD release of the delirious Pee-Wee's Playhouse, but this boxed set, packaged with the assistance and approval of series creator and star Paul Reubens, brings back all the bizarre charm and energy of this terrific Saturday-morning series. In creating Pee-Wee's Playhouse, Reubens blended the innocence of early children's television shows with the surreal visual style of music videos and Reubens' own gleefully manic creation (Pee-Wee grew out of Reubens's stint with the legendary comic improv group the Groundlings). The end result was the rare '80s children's program that encouraged creativity and individuality (and screaming, which was the proper response whenever the "secret word" was uttered) in its younger viewers, and delivered sly, subversive humor for Pee-Wee's older fans that had seen his live shows and movies. Critics were tickled by his antics as well, and gave the show the Television Critics Award for Outstanding Children's Program in 1987 (it would also pick up numerous Emmy awards and nominations for writing, editing and art direction through its five-season run). The five discs in Playhouse #1 include all of Pee-Wee's first- and second-season adventures (including two unaired episodes) with his puppet pals Chairry, Conky the Robot, and Pterry, as well as a host of offbeat human performers like the late Phil Hartman (who played Captain Carl and served as one of the show's writers), Laurence Fishburne (Cowboy Curtis), Natasha Lyonne (the precocious Opal), William (Blacula) Marshall as the King of Cartoons (Marshall replaced Gilbert Lewis, who reigned as the King from 1986-87), Shirley Stoler from The Honeymoon Killers as Mrs. Steve, and Law and Order's S. Epartha Merkerson as Reba the Mail Lady. Highlights include the first episode, "Ice Cream Soup," which introduces most of the Playhouse crew; "Playhouse in Outer Space," which teaches a sweet (if thoroughly cracked) lesson in friendship; and the frantic "Party," which culminates in a rousing game of Pin the Tail on the Globey. PW faithful, take note: the 1988 Christmas Special is not included here, but fret not--it's available as a separate disc. This set has no supplemental features. --Paul Gaita
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Glad I got this! November 17, 2008
I ordered this for my two boys ages 9 and 2. I used to watch Pee-Wee when I was younger and remembered how much I loved it, and thought they would enjoy it too. I am so glad that I got this. The first time I put it on, they were mezmerized. It didn't take long for my 2 year old to go on Pee-Wee overdrive and watch repeatedly. I didn't mind because it's a nice break from animated stupidness and robots shooting each other. I had forgotten that most of the shows actually deal with things like not smoking, being nice to your friends, sharing, and other important "kid stuff". If nothing else, I enjoyed watching them, and plan to buy the next set very soon.
Great value on the greatest Saturday morning show ever October 24, 2008
I'm so glad I was able to enlighten my own children as to this beautiful show. This is an extraordinary value.
 Pee Wee October 20, 2008
If you like Pee Wee and want retro-80s Saturday morning entertainment, you'll like this. There's a lot of Pee-Wee in this Pack.
Perfect! May 22, 2008
I got the two seasons of PeeWee's Playhouse in PERFECT condition and more quickly than I expected. Thank you!
A New Generation For Pee Wee March 15, 2008
I myself never watched Pee Wee Herman although my daughter did as his popularity soared back in the 80's??
Correct the timing if I'm wrong.
I had been looking for a movie to rent one evening while spending the time with our grandson who is 41/2. It really was a fluke that Pee Wee's Big Adventure fell into my hands and I said "why not". I knew nothing of him or what the DVD would be like but luckily I took a chance. My grandson loved it! I watched it with him and I was amazed at how clever and creative Pee Wee was. Since then I have purchased Pee Wee's old TV shows which have delighted my grandson and he tells everyone that he meets at the park all about Pee Wee Herman. The kids don't know who he is talking about but the parents all remember him fondly. All I can say is that he is a very funny guy with a great imagination!
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