RIP Paul Ruebens. He comes across in this interview as one of the most naturally funny comedians without a big ego. And he was a comedy genius with his character.
He was super quick-witted AS Peewee (as one can see in his many Letterman appearances), but this demonstrates his natural wit and charisma. I almost wish he'd been a traditional standup comic, because I enjoy both of his personas.
Hats off to this man for his ability to show up to a panel and not only engage, but to have that ‘spark’ and not phone this stuff in. He was clearly going through serious health issues during this period and the public had no idea. What a legend!!! Paul Rubens will always live on with the work he left here on earth.
The child porn charges are what killed his career. He was found with photos of underage boys in his “vintage porn” collection. The charges were later dropped.
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@@davidkruse4030 the man is not Pedo he was watching adult straight porn what do you expect can't blame him for being a man. What where those two cops doing there polishing each others pistols.... Anyhow I grew up watching pee wee still love him and enjoy every film paul has been in...
No, it was the early 90's. He was back by the late 90's. But yeah, that killed a whole decade of his career. He was so cool how he dealt with it: "Heard any good jokes lately?" Love Paul.
You mean early 90s. The adult movie theatre incident happened in 91. But I completely agree with you… there was no internet porn back then, it was either magazine, VHS tape, or adult theatre! He didn’t deserve to have his career ruined for it. I was 8 years old when that happened, the biggest Pee Wee fan, and I remember being so confused by that incident. They made it seem like he was a pervert / sex offender just because they caught him in an adult theatre and because he happened to have a children’s tv show on the air at the same time. I’m so happy he was able to make a comeback, if anyone deserved it, it was Paul Reubens.
When your art means so much to you and a person can get choked up while almost shedding a tear as he did telling the part about the reveal of the dinosaurs scene, you know what an artist he truly was inside...
You must have been the perfect age for this movie. I was 10yo when it came out so by the time it got to cable, where I proceeded to watch it 150x it seems like, I was a little old for it. I still loved it but I couldn’t really follow the further adventures of PeeWee in the sequels and the TV show. I had found girls (Though they hadn’t found me interesting yet) and was obviously too cool for “kid stuff”. That was stupid.
This guy knows how to tell a good story. He seems highly likeable with a great sense of humor. Pee wee's playhouse was an innovative kids show and Pee Wee's stand up was hysterical.
He was telling this story while fighting cancer and not telling anyone….. Bless this man and of course thank you for all the laughs you provided us as children. Looking forward to watching PW:BA with my daughter 😢
The child porn charges are what killed his career. He was found with photos of underage boys in his “vintage porn” collection. The charges were later dropped.
My son was little when Pee-Wee's Big Adventure came out. This was one movie that he and I both loved. My favorite seen was when Pee-Wee was singing song-after-song on a train with an old hobo, and as time wears on Pee-Wee gets more-and-more burned out, finally screaming and jumping off the train, landing near the Alamo. (You have to see it. I'm laughing as I remember.) Still love Paul Reubens.
I'm laughing at your telling the story. My kids too, watched PeeWee when young and I want to be the one to turn the grandkids on to it. They are 4 & 2. (better than watching Frozen AGAIN lol)
So sad to realize that during this time Paul was suffering from cancer and that he has passed away from it. But we can be grateful for the kindness Paul showed in not revealing his illness to us so we could just enjoy seeing and hearing him instead of also being sad because of knowing what he was going through. Of course, it is not wrong for a celebrity to reveal that he/she has an illness. That is something each one has to decide for themselves. There is no right or wrong to it and no reason for hurt or anger because they did not reveal their medical condition. Paul/Pee Wee, we love you, you are terribly missed. You will live in our memory and our hearts.
The child porn charges are what killed his career. He was found with photos of underage boys in his “vintage porn” collection. The charges were later dropped.
Yeah it can go either way.. sometimes it's nice if we can say goodbye to them early, but other times it's nice that we just didn't have to feel bad this whole time.
I was today years old when I realized Tim Burton directed Pee Wee’s Big Adventure and it makes complete sense. The music and all of the whimsical theatrics throughout the movie. There is that thing I learned today. 👍
Had to come back to this after hearing about this great man's passing. I remember gaining a lot of respect for Tim Burton after hearing that he cast Mr. Ruebens for the part of Oswald's father in BATMAN RETURNS. While the media was quick to judge the man, Burton stuck to his guns and said NO. This is my friend, and he WILL be in my newest picture. Rest In Love and Peace, Paul Ruebens...❤
Pee Wee kept my son in line. If he misbehaved, he knew what to expect...no Pee Wee's Playhouse! I cut slack most of the time. I laughed my ass off watching him myself!
Great and Grateful Memories! Pee Wee's Playhouse would come on, my 3 kids would sit down to watch it. I would go back and forth as I cleaned thinking what a silly show it was. My house would be filled with gut wrenching laughter that echoed above the vacuum as it all but shook the windows. He delightfully made kids all over spontaneously combust with hysterical laughter! Thank you Pee Wee Herman, Paul RIP and God bless you!
Genius. Fabulous story teller. I could listen to him tell stories all day. Thank you Paul. Off to find "Pee-Wee's Big Adventure." I have watched it many times, but I will watch it again now.
Years back.... I think I was still in high school (graduated in '89), and I grew up doing live community theater. Was in many productions, such as musicals, straight plays, etc. And one of our fellow thespians, her nephew worked for Paul Reubens agent in LA as the secretary. She knew what a huge Pee Wee fan I was, so she asked her nephew if he could get me a personally autographed photo from Paul for me. I still have it to this day & really cherish it more after his passing. ❤
I'd say it's still Burton's BEST film. It was the perfect marriage of his very stylized cartoony sensibilities and art direction with the ideal subject matter: Paul Reuben's highly stylized 1950s retro sensibilities and Pee-wee character. Toss in the groundbreaking Danny Elfman score, and they all collaborated to create a one-of-a-kind original comedy masterpiece.
This man is a kind genius. We lost many years of brilliance from him because of the horribly dark side of America. Paul is truly the best there is in entertainment!
We lost him because of cancel-culture. The Christian Right were the cancellers then but now it’s the woke left cancelling. People should resist cancel campaigns.
@@MicahMicahel Because he was caught wanking it at a porno theater and that's somehow Christians fault? I'm going to have to ask you to logically explain that one.
@@chosenone8408 A childrens tv star doing the wrong thing, at the wrong time with nothing else going on good for news, caught a lot of blame and a lot of public humiliation from churches and news outlets. Enough to destroy him before the internet. July of 91 for indecent exposure where people go to for indecent exposure. I'm not looking to start a fight I'm just explaining things because I remember everything well that happened
Happy to see him getting his recognition. I grew up on this character. It hurt me that one miserable moment when he waa ousted but it didnt hurt how i felt about his movies or playhouse. Genius.
That's exactly what I was thinking. Why did the execs in Paul's story act as if Burton were such a big shot at the time? From the way Paul tells it you'd think they were talking about Scorsese or something, but he really hadn't done any major projects until Paul's movie. Not to take away from TB's incredible career accomplishments since then but, during the time period that Paul is describing, Burton had only done a few shorts and a kind of surreal version of Hansel and Gretel for TV.
yep or Batman. WB loved what Tim did that they hired him to adapt Batman for the big screen. Then we know what came of that & the rest is history. It's crazy how this all connects the dots.
@@alfredoprime5495 Because Burton had integrity and he turned down every script that didn't fit with his vision. He wasn't going to just settle for any run of the mill production. It was by his own discernment that he hadn't done much yet. Tim didn’t need the studios, the studios needed Tim.
@@themaggattack I'm confused at your assertion that the studio needed Burton at that time in his career. Why exactly would any studio need a 27 year old up-and-coming director who only had two or three projects (not financially successful, I might add) under his belt?
Yeah I think we would have forgotten about oingo boingo and forbidden zone if Tim Burton didn't choose Mr Elfman for all his movies. Maybe. We wouldn't have had that weird Tim Burton vibe. Noone except Danny Elfman's brother had it, and a few forgotten movies. Put that vibe out in the mainstream.
Like him or not, he was one of a kind. Imagine your standup routine is a child character and you commit to it 100% He was so rare a performer. But keep in mind, he wasn't just a gimick, he was funny. Great to see him here being himself. Great stuff
Just went to AlamoDraftHouse and Watched Pee Wee’s Big Adventure on the Big Screen once again. We laughed we cried we loved it! Pee Wee brought smiles to people’s faces brought laughter and that’s what most will remember him for. So sad he is gone but will be forever in my heart. 🖤
Faerie theatre was my youth!!! Omg 80’s ahhh …. 😢❤️ I was a baby…. Not too many know of that series….. I was 23 when I bought the whole series. It stayed with me the whole time. 23 yrs old and I could never forget it. ❤️🫶🏼 so many actors. Liza Minnelli, Jeff Bridges, Mick Jagger!! Etc…. So many ppl. I hold dear in my heart. Paul played Pinnochio!!!
I just saw his show this past weekend in Salt Lake City. I loved his humor, his kind voice, and hearing all his stories. If he's coming to your city, you gotta go see him. ❤️
@Fuck RUclips same here! I was not a fan back then. My husband is a huge fan, so he reminded me and made me realize how fun Peewee was, and still is. I came across a You Tube video of his first show this year, so I looked up his tour schedule and he was here that week in SLC. Sheer luck for us and that there were still tickets.
Beautiful story! Pee Wee's Big Adventure was such an awesome part of mine and my brothers and cousins' childhoods. My grandma had it on VHS and it made the rounds through the extended family and we were always quoting it. I think what's great about classic movies like that is that they DO have that kind of style and attention to detail that's head and shoulders above the norm. And for those of us that find ourselves attracted to the arts, whether drawing, painting, writing, film, acting, music, etc., having influences like that at a young age really opens you up to the possibilities. I totally remember that scene he talked about where Large Marge drives away and reveals the dinosaurs on the other side of the truck. Such a cool transition and it def made an impression on me as a kid.
What a great story told by a fine raconteur. We lost a good one. Paul Reubens may be gone, but long live all his work as Paul Reubens the actor, and Pee Wee Herman the comedic icon, that we still have around to enjoy (plus posts like this)! ❤☮🌎
What an insane creation he made I can't believe he pulled it off too especially with the adult theater charge he was obviously a good person and charismatic and creative enough to power thru it all so endless props to Paul Reubens for being such a badass entertainer!❤
The child porn charges are what killed his career. He was found with photos of underage boys in his “vintage porn” collection. The charges were later dropped.
About 10 years ago when me and my sons mother were dating we were having a movie night at my place and were looking for something to watch. So i asked her if shed ever seen Pee Wees big adventure and she had no idea what i was talking about. She asked what it was about and i said its a comedy and you just have to watch it. She laughed hysterically through the film live i never seen before or since. Of course i was laughing because its a comedic masterpiece and we had a great time. Till this day she has PWBA as her #1 funniest movie of all time. She still watches it from time to time and just loves it. She was saddened by Pauls passing and rewatched it the other night. Thanks for the laughs Pee Wee. RIP
R.I.P Paul Reubens. There’s not been many celebrity deaths that have hit me hard; Adam MCA Yauch, Sir Christopher Lee (who I’d had a long conversation with in 2007) & Ray Harryhausen being 3 that did. But Paul’s death completely caught me off guard & I thought when I found out yesterday, that I’d read the article incorrectly. 😢😢😢
I'm 38 years old so the only two I know mentioned are MCA of the beastie boys and Paul Rubens, and those two were some of my favorite entertainers as well. The death of both these icons has definitely made me cry a little bit as if I lost a family member I cared so much about. 😢
Call it a goofy comedy, but it was a masterpiece in all elements of film making. I'm ashamed to say, but I either didn't know Tim Burton directed, or I forgot. Either way, I don't think anyone else could have done it and made it the epic movie it was.
The child porn charges are what killed his career. He was found with photos of underage boys in his “vintage porn” collection. The charges were later dropped.
At 6:35 he mentions a friend who was on ‘Seinfeld’. I spent so long looking up this trivia that I thought I’d share some of the results: Maryedith Ann Burrell (née Smith, born May 20, 1952) Seinfeld S3 E22, “The Parking Space” Seinfeld S5 E6, “The Non-Fat Yogurt” She played the mom of the kid (played by John Christian Graas) who curses after hearing Jerry do so. Maryedith was also on ‘Fridays’ alongside Larry David and Michael Richards in 1980.
I saw this movie in a double feature with Back to the Future with my best friend Matt. One of the greatest nights of my life! RIP, Pee Wee. You were one of a kind.
Ya know, I have so many happy memories from the first time I remember seeing Pee Wee in C & Cs Next Movie, We were saying, "Who is that guy, he is hilarious" and from then on I have watched everything Pee Wee, Paul Reubens , has ever done. I even watched his kid show on Saturday morning and I was an adult! Im a big fan and would love to meet or see him at a comic con. I would just simply thank him for so much great entertainment.
Just looked up who Maryedith Burrell was on Seinfeld: She was the mom that gets mad at Jerry for swearing in front of her kid. She and her husband own the "non-fat" frozen yogurt shop.
God bless Paul and his creation, Pee-wee Herman. He didn't deserve being cancelled that way by the news media. Long live Paul Reuben for all the imagination and laughs he brought to us.
why do we appreciate the people we enjoy, more after they are gone....he should have gotten more recognition while he was alive. IF you have nice things to say to loved ones.... don't wait to say them! Said them to your loved ones now.
This man was such a huge part of my entire generation's childhood and lives in general. From the old school HBO Pee Wee comedy special, to Pee Wee's Big Adventure to the Saturday morning show. He was like an uncle. And he also had the greatest vampire death scene in movie history. RIP Uncle Paul. Fun fact: Rob Zombie was an art director on Pee Wee's Playhouse.
What a funny and humble man, he always was one of my heros and still now is firmly in place 😎👌👏 r.i.p to the legend that is pee wee herman(Paul reubens)he will always be missed.
I will miss his talent ,I have learned so much from his silly voice ,with PAUL on stage comedy he made me feel comfortable being silly. You will be greatly missed in the comedy world
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Knowing now that he was ill during this makes me cherish this video even more. RIP Paul and thank you for the laughs.
What year was this recorded?
@@robertmac7833 2019, so the year before this was when he was diagnosed with cancer since he said he had been battling it for the past 6 years :(
Love see Paul Rubens here. Thanks
@LinkRocks could be unrelated but his hands are being clenched in a way that chemotherapy can cause
@@bartsimpson8002 if that was legit he'd have met a real penalty.
RIP Paul Ruebens. He comes across in this interview as one of the most naturally funny comedians without a big ego. And he was a comedy genius with his character.
He was super quick-witted AS Peewee (as one can see in his many Letterman appearances), but this demonstrates his natural wit and charisma. I almost wish he'd been a traditional standup comic, because I enjoy both of his personas.
Hats off to this man for his ability to show up to a panel and not only engage, but to have that ‘spark’ and not phone this stuff in. He was clearly going through serious health issues during this period and the public had no idea. What a legend!!! Paul Rubens will always live on with the work he left here on earth.
The world is a little sadder without Pee Wee. RIP Paul Reubens.
The child porn charges are what killed his career. He was found with photos of underage boys in his “vintage porn” collection. The charges were later dropped.
Amen
Pee-Wee's Big Adventure is legitimately a masterpiece
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1 of the best movies ever
It truly is. A cinematic gem of a film and perfect in every way!
It sure is!
Rest in peace Paul. You really were a magic human being. Thanks for all the smiles you put into the world.
It’s messed up how Paul Rubens was thrown under the bus during the late 90’s. He’s always such a pleasure to listen to.
It was pleasing himself in a theater in the 90s
@@davidkruse4030 the man is not Pedo he was watching adult straight porn what do you expect can't blame him for being a man. What where those two cops doing there polishing each others pistols.... Anyhow I grew up watching pee wee still love him and enjoy every film paul has been in...
No, it was the early 90's. He was back by the late 90's. But yeah, that killed a whole decade of his career. He was so cool how he dealt with it: "Heard any good jokes lately?" Love Paul.
You mean early 90s. The adult movie theatre incident happened in 91. But I completely agree with you… there was no internet porn back then, it was either magazine, VHS tape, or adult theatre! He didn’t deserve to have his career ruined for it. I was 8 years old when that happened, the biggest Pee Wee fan, and I remember being so confused by that incident. They made it seem like he was a pervert / sex offender just because they caught him in an adult theatre and because he happened to have a children’s tv show on the air at the same time. I’m so happy he was able to make a comeback, if anyone deserved it, it was Paul Reubens.
Hollywood never misses a chance to display false virtue.
When your art means so much to you and a person can get choked up while almost shedding a tear as he did telling the part about the reveal of the dinosaurs scene, you know what an artist he truly was inside...
I'm a 45 year old man who felt like a kid again watching this. Paul made me an emotional mess. What an absolute legend. ❤
I sympathize with your comment
You must have been the perfect age for this movie. I was 10yo when it came out so by the time it got to cable, where I proceeded to watch it 150x it seems like, I was a little old for it. I still loved it but I couldn’t really follow the further adventures of PeeWee in the sequels and the TV show. I had found girls (Though they hadn’t found me interesting yet) and was obviously too cool for “kid stuff”. That was stupid.
Never too old for pee wee
I’m 32 and this movie was my favorite as a child
Awesome. Agreed. Please read my books 🙏 THOMAS C. STUHR
Similar humor and style.
This guy knows how to tell a good story. He seems highly likeable with a great sense of humor. Pee wee's playhouse was an innovative kids show and Pee Wee's stand up was hysterical.
He was telling this story while fighting cancer and not telling anyone…..
Bless this man and of course thank you for all the laughs you provided us as children. Looking forward to watching PW:BA with my daughter 😢
The child porn charges are what killed his career. He was found with photos of underage boys in his “vintage porn” collection. The charges were later dropped.
My son was little when Pee-Wee's Big Adventure came out. This was one movie that he and I both loved. My favorite seen was when Pee-Wee was singing song-after-song on a train with an old hobo, and as time wears on Pee-Wee gets more-and-more burned out, finally screaming and jumping off the train, landing near the Alamo. (You have to see it. I'm laughing as I remember.) Still love Paul Reubens.
Jimmy cracked cooorn!!! Annnnnd I don't CAAAAAAAARRREE!!!!
@@jamstrat YES! That brings back so many great memories. Wasn't that scene hilarious? Thanks so much for the reminder.
I'm laughing at your telling the story. My kids too, watched PeeWee when young and I want to be the one to turn the grandkids on to it. They are 4 & 2. (better than watching Frozen AGAIN lol)
I don't Care what people have to say about Paul Reubens
He was a Genius and Young and Old Loved Him.❤ Infinity!!!
I Miss Paul..
So sad to realize that during this time Paul was suffering from cancer and that he has passed away from it. But we can be grateful for the kindness Paul showed in not revealing his illness to us so we could just enjoy seeing and hearing him instead of also being sad because of knowing what he was going through. Of course, it is not wrong for a celebrity to reveal that he/she has an illness. That is something each one has to decide for themselves. There is no right or wrong to it and no reason for hurt or anger because they did not reveal their medical condition. Paul/Pee Wee, we love you, you are terribly missed. You will live in our memory and our hearts.
The child porn charges are what killed his career. He was found with photos of underage boys in his “vintage porn” collection. The charges were later dropped.
Yeah it can go either way.. sometimes it's nice if we can say goodbye to them early, but other times it's nice that we just didn't have to feel bad this whole time.
What a soothing voice. What poise. What smoothness. I could listen forever.
@@SingingWhileDrunk we all do
@@SingingWhileDrunk Who doesnt?
Paul should be in a lot more movies. Look how hypocritical Hollywood is for shunning this man over something so small compared to their own crimes.
Yeah, he needs to be back in the movies
One would imagine it's a small thing, because...pee-wee!
"it wasn't THAT small" ba-doom-tiss
Actually two charges, one for public indecency and misconduct and the other for public nudity.
@Jason Stewart I never said he should get back into Children's entertainment....
I couldn’t love this guy more. I miss him.
I was today years old when I realized Tim Burton directed Pee Wee’s Big Adventure and it makes complete sense. The music and all of the whimsical theatrics throughout the movie. There is that thing I learned today. 👍
Had to come back to this after hearing about this great man's passing. I remember gaining a lot of respect for Tim Burton after hearing that he cast Mr. Ruebens for the part of Oswald's father in BATMAN RETURNS. While the media was quick to judge the man, Burton stuck to his guns and said NO. This is my friend, and he WILL be in my newest picture. Rest In Love and Peace, Paul Ruebens...❤
Pee Wee kept my son in line. If he misbehaved, he knew what to expect...no Pee Wee's Playhouse! I cut slack most of the time. I laughed my ass off watching him myself!
Great and Grateful Memories! Pee Wee's Playhouse would come on, my 3 kids would sit down to watch it. I would go back and forth as I cleaned thinking what a silly show it was. My house would be filled with gut wrenching laughter that echoed above the vacuum as it all but shook the windows. He delightfully made kids all over spontaneously combust with hysterical laughter! Thank you Pee Wee Herman, Paul RIP and God bless you!
My four kids loved him too!
Genius. Fabulous story teller. I could listen to him tell stories all day. Thank you Paul. Off to find "Pee-Wee's Big Adventure." I have watched it many times, but I will watch it again now.
Glorious person. Massive hero. One of a kind, never to be repeated.
Paul Reuben's is my new found joy. He's so damned cool, no matter the era
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What a generous soul. So grateful that he knew he was admired by so many for his talent. I hope it was a comfort to him that he was loved.
I think he took more comfort in giving said love away, and it came back to him tenfold.
I was there with Shelley Duvall when he called her. She was so delighted to talk to him!
That was such an awesome story. How cool to be there in it!
A lot of us grew up with Faerie Tale Theatre and it left a pretty big imprint on our childhood. Hope Shelley is doing ok.
aaronrus Oh yeah, you were the guy that cleaned up all the loads afterwards...
I was there in the adult theater when Paul was jerking off in the front row in Sarasota FL
@@rosskstar Sitting right next and helping out
Rest in peace Paul , you made my Saturday mornings special with pee wees playhouse , a half hour slice of magic
It's a long, slow road he takes us down, but the scenery is beautiful.
This story is amazing. My best friend at the time, one Halloween, dressed as pee wee and I was Shelly Duvals, olive oil. What are the odds? RIP.
Reubens was so underrated as a performer; sad that he’s gone
I love this guy. I remember watching Pee Wee Playhouse with my kids and thought it was so creative and original.
Years back.... I think I was still in high school (graduated in '89), and I grew up doing live community theater. Was in many productions, such as musicals, straight plays, etc. And one of our fellow thespians, her nephew worked for Paul Reubens agent in LA as the secretary. She knew what a huge Pee Wee fan I was, so she asked her nephew if he could get me a personally autographed photo from Paul for me. I still have it to this day & really cherish it more after his passing. ❤
Pee=Wee's Big Adventure has been one of my favorite movies for my entire life. It's still one of Tim Burton's best films.
Me too. I still love it
I'd say it's still Burton's BEST film. It was the perfect marriage of his very stylized cartoony sensibilities and art direction with the ideal subject matter: Paul Reuben's highly stylized 1950s retro sensibilities and Pee-wee character. Toss in the groundbreaking Danny Elfman score, and they all collaborated to create a one-of-a-kind original comedy masterpiece.
It's easily his best. He gets worse as he goes.
Ed Wood is Burton's best, but Peewee is still legitimately great.
This man is a kind genius. We lost many years of brilliance from him because of the horribly dark side of America. Paul is truly the best there is in entertainment!
We lost him because of cancel-culture. The Christian Right were the cancellers then but now it’s the woke left cancelling.
People should resist cancel campaigns.
@@MicahMicahel Because he was caught wanking it at a porno theater and that's somehow Christians fault? I'm going to have to ask you to logically explain that one.
@@chosenone8408 A childrens tv star doing the wrong thing, at the wrong time with nothing else going on good for news, caught a lot of blame and a lot of public humiliation from churches and news outlets. Enough to destroy him before the internet. July of 91 for indecent exposure where people go to for indecent exposure. I'm not looking to start a fight I'm just explaining things because I remember everything well that happened
@@MicahMicahel I was "woke" for many years. That really just means less ignorant. But still ignorant.
@@mike-ue4wy I didn't realize how shockingly the media lied. The media is populated by activists.
Happy to see him getting his recognition. I grew up on this character. It hurt me that one miserable moment when he waa ousted but it didnt hurt how i felt about his movies or playhouse. Genius.
It was the child porn charges that killed his career.
@@calisongbirdthere wasn't any child porn. Just art books.
I thought, "I'll watch a few minutes of this." I ended up sitting through the entire thing. Reubens was a very entertaining speaker. R.I.P.
Without Paul Reubens we would have no Tim Burton or Danny Elfman, so thank you Paul!
That's exactly what I was thinking. Why did the execs in Paul's story act as if Burton were such a big shot at the time? From the way Paul tells it you'd think they were talking about Scorsese or something, but he really hadn't done any major projects until Paul's movie. Not to take away from TB's incredible career accomplishments since then but, during the time period that Paul is describing, Burton had only done a few shorts and a kind of surreal version of Hansel and Gretel for TV.
yep or Batman. WB loved what Tim did that they hired him to adapt Batman for the big screen. Then we know what came of that & the rest is history. It's crazy how this all connects the dots.
@@alfredoprime5495 Because Burton had integrity and he turned down every script that didn't fit with his vision. He wasn't going to just settle for any run of the mill production. It was by his own discernment that he hadn't done much yet. Tim didn’t need the studios, the studios needed Tim.
@@themaggattack I'm confused at your assertion that the studio needed Burton at that time in his career. Why exactly would any studio need a 27 year old up-and-coming director who only had two or three projects (not financially successful, I might add) under his belt?
Yeah I think we would have forgotten about oingo boingo and forbidden zone if Tim Burton didn't choose Mr Elfman for all his movies. Maybe. We wouldn't have had that weird Tim Burton vibe. Noone except Danny Elfman's brother had it, and a few forgotten movies. Put that vibe out in the mainstream.
This warms my heart so much. I could listen to Paul telling stories of his early career for days. 💝
Love how calm Paul tells this story.
Heroine
RIP Paul 🙏❤️🙏 you brought happiness and joy to so many of us. Always loved your performances in all the movies and shows
Agree PW was classic and so sweet. Please read my books on kdp. Thomas C. Stuhr
Rest in Peace, Pee-Wee. We didn't get enough of you. I'll never not think of you, whenever the opening of "Tequila" plays.
Like him or not, he was one of a kind. Imagine your standup routine is a child character and you commit to it 100% He was so rare a performer. But keep in mind, he wasn't just a gimick, he was funny. Great to see him here being himself. Great stuff
Really love seeing this way, so genuine and generous.
Just went to AlamoDraftHouse and Watched Pee Wee’s Big Adventure on the Big Screen once again. We laughed we cried we loved it! Pee Wee brought smiles to people’s faces brought laughter and that’s what most will remember him for. So sad he is gone but will be forever in my heart. 🖤
Tim Burton is a 'singular" director in the truest sense of the word. A style like none other.
@Agent J what?
Was.
Faerie theatre was my youth!!! Omg 80’s ahhh …. 😢❤️ I was a baby…. Not too many know of that series….. I was 23 when I bought the whole series. It stayed with me the whole time. 23 yrs old and I could never forget it. ❤️🫶🏼 so many actors. Liza Minnelli, Jeff Bridges, Mick Jagger!! Etc…. So many ppl. I hold dear in my heart. Paul played Pinnochio!!!
I just saw his show this past weekend in Salt Lake City. I loved his humor, his kind voice, and hearing all his stories. If he's coming to your city, you gotta go see him. ❤️
I heard all tix are sold out :(
Tom Green and Bob goldthwaite played my town a cpl yrs ago . 15 bucks apeice. They were awesome. Love peewee, I'd see him 4 sure
I think Salt Lake was the only city that didn't sell out. I'm sorry you couldn't get tickets. I bet he extends it. Obviously it's a hit. 😁
He was just in SLC?! Sigh. Glad to hear he was fun, hopefully I'll catch him next time.
@Fuck RUclips same here! I was not a fan back then. My husband is a huge fan, so he reminded me and made me realize how fun Peewee was, and still is. I came across a You Tube video of his first show this year, so I looked up his tour schedule and he was here that week in SLC. Sheer luck for us and that there were still tickets.
Such a great storyteller!! RIP Pee Wee 🌹
Beautiful story! Pee Wee's Big Adventure was such an awesome part of mine and my brothers and cousins' childhoods. My grandma had it on VHS and it made the rounds through the extended family and we were always quoting it.
I think what's great about classic movies like that is that they DO have that kind of style and attention to detail that's head and shoulders above the norm. And for those of us that find ourselves attracted to the arts, whether drawing, painting, writing, film, acting, music, etc., having influences like that at a young age really opens you up to the possibilities.
I totally remember that scene he talked about where Large Marge drives away and reveals the dinosaurs on the other side of the truck. Such a cool transition and it def made an impression on me as a kid.
What a great story told by a fine raconteur. We lost a good one. Paul Reubens may be gone, but long live all his work as Paul Reubens the actor, and Pee Wee Herman the comedic icon, that we still have around to enjoy (plus posts like this)! ❤☮🌎
What an insane creation he made I can't believe he pulled it off too especially with the adult theater charge he was obviously a good person and charismatic and creative enough to power thru it all so endless props to Paul Reubens for being such a badass entertainer!❤
The child porn charges are what killed his career. He was found with photos of underage boys in his “vintage porn” collection. The charges were later dropped.
Paul Reubens is a national treasure.
About 10 years ago when me and my sons mother were dating we were having a movie night at my place and were looking for something to watch. So i asked her if shed ever seen Pee Wees big adventure and she had no idea what i was talking about. She asked what it was about and i said its a comedy and you just have to watch it. She laughed hysterically through the film live i never seen before or since. Of course i was laughing because its a comedic masterpiece and we had a great time. Till this day she has PWBA as her #1 funniest movie of all time. She still watches it from time to time and just loves it. She was saddened by Pauls passing and rewatched it the other night. Thanks for the laughs Pee Wee. RIP
Paul was great in "Blow".
He was better in the Cheech and Chong films. #respecttheHamburgerman
@@sayhitosteve2785 HAMBURGARRRRRRRRRR!!!! ;)
I'm NOT sorry i took the Money?
R.I.P Paul Reubens.
There’s not been many celebrity deaths that have hit me hard; Adam MCA Yauch, Sir Christopher Lee (who I’d had a long conversation with in 2007) & Ray Harryhausen being 3 that did.
But Paul’s death completely caught me off guard & I thought when I found out yesterday, that I’d read the article incorrectly. 😢😢😢
I'm 38 years old so the only two I know mentioned are MCA of the beastie boys and Paul Rubens, and those two were some of my favorite entertainers as well. The death of both these icons has definitely made me cry a little bit as if I lost a family member I cared so much about. 😢
Absolutely love this story. Also the audience adores him.
Could listen to Paul’s stories, all day. Such a beautiful human being. RIP Pee-Wee.
Call it a goofy comedy, but it was a masterpiece in all elements of film making. I'm ashamed to say, but I either didn't know Tim Burton directed, or I forgot. Either way, I don't think anyone else could have done it and made it the epic movie it was.
It was Tim Burton's directorial debut, as well as Danny Elfman's scoring debut on a feature length film.
Classic film. Please read my books. On kdp. Similar approach of PW.
Thomas C. Stuhr
RIP to a true legend. :(
I cannot fathom anyone but Tim Burton directing Pee Wee's Big Adventure
I love this so much. God bless you, Paul. There’ll never be another like you.
The child porn charges are what killed his career. He was found with photos of underage boys in his “vintage porn” collection. The charges were later dropped.
Paul Reubens has become so much more fascinating than any of us watching his TV show or Mug Shot could have imagined. Thank you internet.
I'm just like this. I never miss an opportunity to cram a five minute story into half-an-hour.
At 6:35 he mentions a friend who was on ‘Seinfeld’. I spent so long looking up this trivia that I thought I’d share some of the results:
Maryedith Ann Burrell (née Smith, born May 20, 1952)
Seinfeld S3 E22, “The Parking Space”
Seinfeld S5 E6, “The Non-Fat Yogurt”
She played the mom of the kid (played by John Christian Graas) who curses after hearing Jerry do so.
Maryedith was also on ‘Fridays’ alongside Larry David and Michael Richards in 1980.
"Where's my fucking cupcake?"
Runs off to watch Fridays on Tubi ... I vaguely remember it . Nit disappointed by the opening clip .
Thanks
Friday's wow I vaguely remember Richards playing with the army men and burning them and all other things.
Thank you so much... I had no idea and am a big fan of Seinfeld.
He is the best... so touching to still be emotional about a scene cut. Real.
Such a soft spoken genius!
Let's not forget the great Phil Hartman wrote the script with him and Paul never mentions him. SAD!
god i still cant believe hes gone :( Pee Wee's Big Adventure is hands down the best Pee Wee movie of all time
I could just sit and listen to his stories all day. I grew up watching Pee-Wee’s Playhouse, but Paul himself just seems lovely to talk to.
I saw this movie in a double feature with Back to the Future with my best friend Matt. One of the greatest nights of my life! RIP, Pee Wee. You were one of a kind.
Epic!
@@FreeTheTrolls It took us days to process what we had seen and ended up watching both of them multiple times over the following weeks.
Bless you Paul!!!! Thank you for being part of my childhood ❤❤
i had no idea he had gotten so big, but he sounds so happy here.
Ya know, I have so many happy memories from the first time I remember seeing Pee Wee in C & Cs Next Movie, We were saying, "Who is that guy, he is hilarious" and from then on I have watched everything Pee Wee, Paul Reubens , has ever done. I even watched his kid show on Saturday morning and I was an adult! Im a big fan and would love to meet or see him at a comic con. I would just simply thank him for so much great entertainment.
Funny, intelligent and well spoken. RIP.
Just looked up who Maryedith Burrell was on Seinfeld: She was the mom that gets mad at Jerry for swearing in front of her kid. She and her husband own the "non-fat" frozen yogurt shop.
I met him in 2018 here in Orlando. Really nice guy. Down to earth.
so glad he did, Tim Burton's stylish darkness his films have made the movie so great. Pee wees big adventure movie is pretty dark!
God bless Paul and his creation, Pee-wee Herman. He didn't deserve being cancelled that way by the news media. Long live Paul Reuben for all the imagination and laughs he brought to us.
RIP Paul Reubens. He always made me laugh.
What a guy. So fortunate to have grown up with him. We miss you, Pee Dub.
“I love that story!”
-Pee Wee Herman
Rest in peace!
He’s so full of energy here that we never knew he had been battling cancer
He was a true fighter
I love this man and his contribution. he is by turns, humble... insightful... and hilarious. He left=we lost.
Wow, he's really charming and laid back.
That was such a fun, endearing story to listen to. Pee Wee’s Big Adventure was always one of my favorite movies.
Pee wee's big adventure is such a happy movie .
why do we appreciate the people we enjoy, more after they are gone....he should have gotten more recognition while he was alive. IF you have nice things to say to loved ones.... don't wait to say them! Said them to your loved ones now.
Great comedic timing, he always had it
This man was such a huge part of my entire generation's childhood and lives in general. From the old school HBO Pee Wee comedy special, to Pee Wee's Big Adventure to the Saturday morning show. He was like an uncle. And he also had the greatest vampire death scene in movie history. RIP Uncle Paul.
Fun fact: Rob Zombie was an art director on Pee Wee's Playhouse.
How lucky to be in that room & hear that story.
Rest in Peace Paul Reubens, from another Paul. :(
R.I.P Paul thanks for the joy you gave us
What a beautiful man. So gentle and kind and creative. I’m so sorry he’s not with us anymore.
What a funny and humble man, he always was one of my heros and still now is firmly in place 😎👌👏 r.i.p to the legend that is pee wee herman(Paul reubens)he will always be missed.
I will miss his talent ,I have learned so much from his silly voice ,with PAUL on stage comedy he made me feel comfortable being silly. You will be greatly missed in the comedy world
I always assumed Paul Reubens and Tim Burton went to CalArts together or knew each other because they went to the same school. -- RIP Pee-Wee
Love this guy also, I grew up with him. I show my kids all of pee wee playhouse shows.
He is so effortlessly funny. 😭😭😭 RIP
Rest Easy funny man Paul Ruebens, thank you for all the happiness and laughs. We love you, Sir
I have gained a lot of appreciation for Paul Reubens watching this type material over the last few days.
RIP Paul…. You were truly loved by a whole generation
Rest easy, Paul! We love you forever~
RIP
Forever missed truly truly missed RIP