Kate Pierson Performs Pee-wee's Playhouse Theme at Netflix Tribute Concert
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Tom Breihan
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Summary
The article covers Kate Pierson (of The B-52s) performing the Pee-wee's Playhouse theme song at Netflix's 40th anniversary tribute concert for the show. It provides background on Paul Reubens' development of the Pee-wee Herman character from the LA improv scene through to the TV show, and notes the cultural significance of the series as a mainstream success for subculture creators.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledWhen it hit the airwaves in 1986, Pee-wee's Playhouse was a rare mainstream triumph for a bunch of weirdo subculture types.
The late Paul Reubens developed his Pee-wee Herman character on the LA improv-comedy scene in the '70s, turned it into a stage show, appeared in a Cheech & Chong movie, and fully got the chance to go nuts in the classic 1985 cinematic vehicle Pee-wee's Big Adventure.
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