A Conversation With Paul Reubens | Film 2011 | SXSW
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- Paul Reubens is best known for his character, Pee-wee Herman, which he created while a member of the famed Los Angeles improv group, The Groundlings. From its premiere in 1981, the stage production of The Pee-wee Herman Show quickly gained a national audience when it was broadcast by HBO. In 1985, Reubens co-wrote the hit film, Pee-wee's Big Adventure. He went on to create, co-write and co-direct Pee-wee's Playhouse on CBS. The series earned 22 Emmy Awards over its five seasons. Recently, The Pee-wee Herman Show completed an acclaimed run on Broadway and was filmed, once again, for HBO. Join us as Paul discusses his remarkable body of work and the upcoming HBO special broadcast of 'The Pee-wee Herman Show on Broadway'. We can't wait, and hope you can't either
THANK YOU! Finally, an interviewer who kept his mouth shut and let the guest do the talking. Paul Reubens is such an interesting man. I'm grateful to you for letting him talk. We so rarely saw him out of character. This was glorious.
I admire his courage after his arrest.A week or two later he popped up on MTV Awards as Pee wee.The 1st thing that came out of his mouth was " Heard any good jokes lately?!! Ha Ha!!" Brilliant!!
I watched that segment.......and it WAS brilliant.
I was watching that night and got more than a little sad.
Brian Goguen that was amazing!!
I love you pee wee.
Thanks, I never knew that.
I was never up on popular culture even today. ...
He makes me feel like I'm home. When I watched him as a kid, I'd want to cry when the show ended. I had to deal with alot of stuff kids shouldn't go through. When Peewee was on, it was an escape from the chaos, when it went off, felt like I had to return to hell. Thanx for letting a scared lil' girl in your playhouse, Paul,it helped me then and now.
Sixysady Hatey I did cry when the show ended and I was an adult.
It was a very great intervention attention soother
Prayers to you, I'm 60 and went through some trauma, I've never gotten over. Anyway I love Paul Reubens. I hate that Hollywood crucified him. Very hypocritical. I think he is one of the best comedians in history.
@@oldisgood2587 Considering the phonys who were first to condemn him it was pretty rich to say the least! I supported him then and I will continue too do so. Love Paul Reubens.
Same, I cried when he left on his scooter. Now I'm crying after he has left for good. What a genius.
The people we miss most are the ones that made us laugh. You will be sorely missed Paul Reubens.
A true gem of a person. Funny, quick-witted, soft-spoken. The world is less of a happy place without him
Kinda sad how you usually find out more about people after they pass. Paul was a genuine, down to earth and funny guy. Nice interview. RIP Pee-wee
I'm crushed to learn of Paul's passing, but the blow was lessened when seeing the smile on my 5 year old's face watching Pee Wee's Playhouse and again when she asked to see another.
That whole generation of Groundlings were a blessing to the world of humor!
Pee Wee Herman is a total original character that no one besides Paul Reuben can lay claim to and for that magic, he is, in my opinion, a true creative genius. Paul Reuben should be very proud of all he has accomplished.
Michael Berta couldn’t agree more.
I would go one further and say it is the single most unique character ever invented. So unique in fact no one will ever be able to reproduce it. Pee Wee lives and dies with Paul. It's also a character no one ever did before, or could do - a sassy, adult man child. Innocent, but sharp as a tack.
@@56squadron Yeah very similar to the 3 stooges, no one will ever be as good.
Totally original. That’s for certain.
He’s very much like the Elvira character from Cassandra Peterson. Not in terms of character, but a comedian who totally encapsulated their character when in costume. Actually, same as Barry Humphries’ Dame Edna.
I recently met him with my son at a convention & he spent a long time with us. Really nice guy & had us both smiling the whole time.
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But if you give no LOVE, you GET NO LOVE.....It's YOUR intention that you will be reaping....if your love was conditional OR EVEN NONEXISTENT......well then, you can probably figure out what you'll be receiving in the "future"....appears many of you stand firm on your paths to NONEXISTENCE..... EXTINCTION is YOYR choice if you chose and unrepentantly still choose killing over HEALING.
your free will made you a little "BEEYATCH".
Good riddance
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@Joe Devola Yeah... Ok... He wasn't convicted, the material wasn't child porn. Nice try though.
What city?
@Joe Devolawell you must like him or you wouldn’t be watching this
If I had not seen pee wee herman, flipping turning and tossing in an insane bicycle crash leap to his feet and say "I meant to do that", my entire self and universe would be there by dimminished.
So sad he's gone. I could listen to him speaking all day.
@@SkyNetGeneral- yes. Very entertaining and engaging. Can tell good stories. Not boring for sure. 🙂
Rest in peace king. You guided my silly side as a kid and I grew up to be just like you in ways. Making a joke to brighten a day or just being myself (silliest goose). I’d do anything to make someone’s day and Paul had a huge part in that. My father and I would joke our asses off just like he did in the movie. Thanks peewee. hAHA
His death really breaks my heart. I saw Big Adventure in the theater the year I graduated high school and just thought it was one of the best movies ever. What a great guy. RIP Paul Peewee Reubens.
His movies and shows were so brilliant, you could be a young child , a teenager , a young adult or a senior citizen and enjoy his show
Rest in peace! I loved pee wee and loved him in any other role he became. He brought a whole different side of love to everything he did.
Probably the best HBO special ever aired. Pure genius.
Dude is funny, and humane. Thankful he survived the minefield.
Absolutely. He’s a beautiful human being.
As a kid back in around 1991 it was so unfair what the media did to this man. He was framed for something very embarrassing and I remember his career took a real hit and it was sad. People were so stupid and ignorant in those days. Since then I am glad that people have woken up and realized there is nothing wrong with Paul Reubens he is very talented funny man and it's great they he is famous again.
It almost seems that people are still stupid and ignorant today with how easily offended and touchy they get over every little thing.
His career didn't just take a hit, it was obliterated due to the massive amount of outrage for something so human.
Yes the media does attack celebrities when they have a wank in a theatre.
He wasn't framed and unfair is debatable. Indecent exposure is grounds for arrest regardless of status. Masturbating in a public theater is way more than embarrassing, unless you see it as a common practice? I remember a man being in an empty classroom where a friend went to study when I was at university and she became concerned - and she wasn't a prude. Is that normal to you? I think men may not consider sometimes what that often turns into for women. He had also already decided against a new Pee Wee's Playhouse season and was already going into syndication. He also was found to have vintage photos of what is considered child pornography among an alleged large collection of vintage pornography memorabilia. Read up on it. He is very talented but is also somewhat an oddball, which I like minus any sex offender behavior. Read up on him, then decide.
@@Silvana716 first of all the he was arrested in an adult theater which is not exactly open to the public and 2. The vintage magazine's were non pornographic they were so that was dismissed that u can look up
Paul Reubens is brilliant! His show earned 22 Emmy awards and his show was on the cutting edge of race and gender acceptance, blurring the lines of tradition. Really great stuff.
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yes, I was there! As a kid this man almost kept me a reason to wake up and turn on the tv. No other person or show has ever done that. His show was creative , inventive and mostlty funny!!!
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His passing has brought a lot of sadness to many . It’s a realization of the joy that his great character Pee Wee Herman meant . Thanks Paul !
I was born in 1979 I started watching peewees playhouse in 1988 as a 9 year old elementary kid I was just wonderful I think it was saterday morning RIP PAUL RUBEN AKA PEEWEE HERMAN .. we will miss you 😢
This was a very candid interview where Mr. Reubens was relaxed and having no problem sharing both his challenges and good fortune in creating Pee-wee, while also being human. Thank you for posting this informative discussion. RIP, Mr. Reubens you'll be missed for years to come.
Pee Wee , I loved him, he left us too soon. He’s in Heaven now. ❤❤
I love this man as much as I love my favorite friends and family
You covered the audience from children teenager's n adults everyone loved ❤u Pee Wee you weren't Paul u were PeeWee absolutely nailed the character u created
Paul is a comic genius, and now he’s making them laugh in heaven. RIP Paul ❤
My wife and I love you Paul!!! RIP!
Loved his Pee Wee character. Still watch his big Adventure
This guy is a Legend. Simple as that.
We will miss you Paul. Thank you for entertaining and inspiring us!
Paul Rubens and Pee Wee will always have a huge place in my heart. That guy got away with so many things on his show it was always jaw- dropping that he could get away with such naughtiness.
So many great actors on that show too. Thanks Pee!
The sheer amount of energy he put into his character over the years...is nothing short of amazing, to me.
Definitely an original we will never see the likes of again. RIP Pee Wee
I miss his Playhouse. He was a natural.
He and wierd Al Yankovic, great funnage.
I took workshops at The Groundlings back in 1982. My classmates were Jon Lovitz and Daryl Hannah. Great fun!
A buddy of mine played Chairie in Pee Wee's Broadway show. He said Reuben's was really a great guy to work with.
Paul Reubens was our PG13 Fred Rogers.
Watching him on Letterman in 1982, with the tv turned down low and my comforter thrown over it to hide the light, even as a 12 yr old, I realized I was watching the birth of something bigger than ‘just a comic.’
His creativity was genius.
Paul Reubens will be missed, yet Pee Wee lives on. ❤
I love Pee Wee. His outfit should be enshrined at the Smithsonian. RIP Paul, you're still a National Treasure!
When he talked about flying back from NY, dejected because he lost SNL to Gilbert Gottfried, and then in his panic came up with Pee-wee Herman -- the first thing I thought of was Walt Disney, dejected because he lost the rights to Oswald the Rabbit, and on the trip home came up with Mickey Mouse. Sometimes fear is a GREAT motivator for creativity .... Thanks for uploading this! Paul's the man.
Gumboz1953 ugh and Gottfried is so insufferable
I agree. I'm so glad that Paul came up with his Pee-Wee character. It is truly unique and one of a kind. If the story is true that he had nothing to lose and ended up coming out with something due to fear of not doing it... and he solidified his funny/famous character.... then it goes to say... just do what you REALLY want from the get go! I have business ideas I'm only now working on, that due to fear, and only when after years it hit hard enough...that I came up with my solidified companies. One is from when I was just a kid, bored, and walking around truly trying to put my value (add value to those around me pre cell phone and internet days) by helping them with what's truly something important, the outside of their homes. (property maintenance) Since school I always wanted to be a teacher and was never recognized enough or given a real opportunity to be what I could for the other students and in turn myself...so despite my crazy ability to have started any company in the world I ever wanted, I always circled back to wanting to help others. In that aspect, my company's goal became to help other people...with their company whatever that may be. In this way I found I could truly do the best I can for those around me... and came from the fear that I couldn't do it.
I'm an old man. I was in the US Marines when Pee-wee's Playhouse was on TV. I made sure to watch it every Saturday morning. Such a funny show and a great comedian. I also remember a time when someone was talking about having a scoreboard and Miss Yvonne said she had one over her bed - well, her lips said that, but the words came out as something else. Did you see Miss Yvonne in his latest movie? OMG!
Thank you, Paul, for giving my 13-year-old self something to laugh at on TV. Many a kid did imitate the great Pee Wee Herman on the playground, laughing in THAT way and deflecting insults with "I know you are, but what am I?" May he jam on in those platform shoes into eternity! And, BTW, Large Marge sent me!
U thought of so many laughs that most comedians would have never thought so simple to get so many laughs world wide just awesome from a genuis comedian ❤😂
I lived in Sarasota most of my life and his parents were absolutely wonderful. I only met him one time and he was very gracious… hardly recognized him but I also worked next-door at a restaurant to where the theater was. They ended up demolishing the theater and personally I think he was set up… RIP Paul,. Condolences to your family…💔
I thought the same thing too, about a set up, & also when he had the search warrant served regarding is eclectic art collection. Set up due to someone bitter, jealous or...perhaps wanting to make a name for themselves in both cases. How lucky you got to meet him!
❤ Love that he wrote Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure with Phil Hartman and was so close with him. Makes so much sense - Both insanely: brilliant HILARIOUS, just plain wonderful human “beans” ❤
Pee-Wes’s Big Adventure is a PERFECT film. Five stars.
BIG HOLIDAY WAS A BLAST THANK YOU PEE-WEE
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+Jacqueline Campenelli Yes it was very well done, was surprised how good it was after the failure of Dumb dumber 2, zoolander2
God Bless you Pee Wee... you were a comic genious! Paul.. you were okay too!
His Letterman appearances are legendary. However, Pee Wee's Big Adventure is timeless. One of the best comedies of all time. The great thing is that those Pee Wee movies had a lot of dry, obscure humor mixed in. One of my favorite scenes was in Big Top Pee Wee, where his GF gives him an egg salad sandwich and he's acting like it's so delicious as he takes a bite.Then she turns her head for a second and he zings it and it takes off like a rocket. I'm actually laughing writing this. "Mmm, egg salad!" LOL! I don't think I laughed that hard since I realized the singing bush in The Three Amigos keeps singing all thru the scene it was in. If you listen, you can hear it in the background..."Yo Ho, blow the man down!" Plus the voice was hilarious.
He’s awesome. I watch Tim Burton’s Pee Wee’s Big Adventure religiously. Love that Paul Reuben is nothing like the character at all in real life. That shows what a genius actor he is.
This guy is so incredibly talented....the media destroyed him... horrible
The media tried to. I say that because his fans I feel like didn't care. I had that kind of conversation with my brother in law last night after he saw my new Pee-wee tattoo. He said "when he passed, they tried to bring up that stupid thing that happened to him. But, I don't care. He was amazing, and that's what matters. It's a tough loss." Whatever Paul did after that, there were fans still excited.
People expected Pee Wee 24/7, but forgot he was simply a person, Paul Reubens. Regardless I still love this guy! We all have downfalls, but that shouldn't have outweighed the joy and laughs he gave to millions.
What a profound eloquent and insightful man.
He was a gem RIP Mr Reuben
To carry that character was just genius...Paul was a funny and good actor/comedian.
R.I.P....Paul.
Thanks for bringing us Pee Wee Paul. You'll be missed.
Paul Reubens is so genuine and sweet! I wish he never had to deal with those two scandals.
Oh my gosh! This shows Paul as a very calm person which makes me all the more love his uber hyper character
of Pee Wee. :-)
So glad he wasn't too discouraged over the SNL thing - look what the world would have missed!! Love you, Paul!! Love PeeWee!
Patricia J Winn yeah. SNL has turned into a total shit show. Good for PEE WEE
After all is said and done, I would rather watch Pee Wee reruns than SNL.
Best appeareance of Paul out of character ever, so genuine. Finally he can make jokes about what he went through, so well deserved that this man made it back in the saddle, he´s my hero.
This interview, says it All. Tysm for this 🎁
Living legend, can't wait till his next movie. He looks great. Good work Paul!
I see a lot of a young Jerry Lewis in Rubens(Pee Wee) as they were both so different from their own lives and had made themselves great characters.
I use to love to watch Pee Wee's play house as a child. Who remembers the "foil ball?" When visitors would come, they would bring a piece of foil to add to the ball.
I tried the same thing as a child.
I've made many
what about ice cream soup! 🤣
Ice Cream Soup, Yay!
Loved that bit and the salesman
So MANY hours of incredibly wonderful entertainment!!! RIP, Paul.
RIP Paul. We miss you.
The Saturday show was the best. It was absolutely brilliant and full of adult double entendre.
Probably one of the best all around comedians in my generation.
Geez, what an articulate, funny human being. The more I learn about him, the more I miss him!
I never watched Pee Wee and was not familiar with Paul's work - I only knew who he was. After his death this week, I have been watching interviews and tributes and now I am sad I never appreciated this amazing comic genius.
Paul is an original natural comic genius. He was a major player in the scene coming from the Groundlings and so on. I know he's a sincere loving man who cared about people and children too. I would've missed a lotta laughs if Pee Wee Herman was never born..... He still makes me chuckle. .... Glad to see him doing so well here. ...
He's still alive and well. Nice to know.
"I love that story!" Probably my most favorite line from Pee-Wee EVER!
,And hes right. It does work
I forgot just how huge Pee-wee Herman got he was everywhere and he was hilarious. I love him. I love his character and rest in peace.
My God Paul Reubens don't age what is his secret such an amazing comedic genius
Pee-wee was a few years before my time unfortunately but even tho I'm 23 now I'm quickly catching up with the Pee-wee movies and Pee-wee's playhouse and I'm already in love with it all...so funny! People laugh but I can honestly say I'm officially a huge Pee-wee fan!
that1chick92 It's good comedy. If you ever get a chance to see him to standup at decent venue you will die laughing. His improv is sensational.
I believe it :)
that1chick92 There is supposed to be a new Pee-wee movie he's working on. Hopefully we'll see it pop up some time soon.
Yeah I believe they just starting filming last month or earlier this month and it should come out in 2016 I believe. There's been plans to make it for quite a while. If you haven't seen both his original Broadway show and the remake of it from back in 2010 I recommend you watch it's
Oh sweet. Checking it out now. They have it on amazon. Better be good!
He will always be remembered by my generation. I was born in 76.🙏
A true comedic genus and legend. He was so cutting edge and brave. He is naturally funny despite his insecurity about it.
Loved him from day one and never stopped! The love keeps growing!
R.I.P Paul Reubens aka "Pee Wee Herman"! Thanks for all the great laughs and creativity you gave us! Loved your character Pee Wee, a child at heart!❤❤
I was just a kid when that HBO special aired, and I was immediately obsessed. My little sister and I watched it over and over and had it memorized. How has he not aged??? I mean, I’m a year away from my AARP eligibility. 😳
He still looks amazing! Love Paul Reubens too.
“If I could fly, I’d be the luckiest boy in the world!”
“Yeah, it’s pretty heavy, Pee Wee.”
Gets me every time.
Honestly what a genuine, humble and passionate human being. I’ll miss you so much ❤
That was awesome...I will use, and never forget that last advice:) SO sad he has left us, one of the best!!!
#PaulReubens is a fantastic performer, always been a fan since I was in middle school in the 80s. A great positive person, so amazing, I wish him continued success for decades to come.
My kids were crazy about Pee Wee and I think me and the wife were a little also because he really put a smile and a laugh on our faces on everything he did. A favorite skit is when he danced to Tequila at the Biker Bar and getting picked up by large Marge. The Play House show was a staple in our house we still enjoy him in our 70's.
Pee Wee’s Playhouse was the best. The characters were so unique and hysterical. This guy is one of the best. I wish him well and a long beautiful life.
I love this talented man
He was great in Blow!
he is still awesome...a true performer.
I have always loved Pee Wee. I never knew what a profound artist he is!
THANK YEW! 😀
What a legend
Yeah, Paul was cut from a whole different cloth than other entertainers. One of the few performers I will miss over the years. I'm glad I still have my Pee Wee Herman DVDs to watch whenever I need a good laugh.
He is one of my favorite entertainers, and I don't say something like that lightly or casually. I love so much of his work-- from Pee-Wee (it was fantastic when he guest hosted on The Joan Rivers Show in '86) to his appearances on Murphy Brown, and Everybody Loves Raymond as Russell the comic book guy, plus all the cartoon voices he did, and as Gerhardt in a 30 Rock episode, and as Pinocchio in Faerie Tale Theatre.
But most dear to my heart are the Pee-Wee films and specials. Pure fun in massive amounts. I go back to them now and again, and they retain their charm and comedy. They'll never age, just like Paul. He's one of the good ones.
Paul, you are the best. Your show and movies [as Pee Wee Herman] were great and funny.
I will always love Pee Wee!
R.I.P pee wee Herman 🙏🏻 thank you for making my childhood amazing especially with your show pee wee's play house. Rest in heaven Paul rueben 🙏🏻🕊️🙏🏻🕊️
His longevity as an actor much less as one single character as Pee Wee Herman stands as a testament to Reubens genius. When I was in college, me and my friends would make it a point to watch his show on Saturday mornings.
Love how he answers a question by speaking to the audience. Many being interviewed look at the interviewer only. He knows how to relate to his fans.
Even “snarky Pee Wee” was still the sweetest Pee Wee. You kindness and magic will live on
Great memories as an adult child, watching Pee-Wee! I've never met anyone that didn’t like Paul "Pee-Wee Herman" Reubens.
I will love you forever Paul Reubens. Absolute legend 💐🖤