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Christmas at Pee-wee's Playhouse

  • TV Movie
  • 1988
  • TV-PG
  • 49m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
1.7K
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Paul Reubens and Aaron Fletcher in Christmas at Pee-wee's Playhouse (1988)
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Pee-Wee Herman throws a Christmas party at his playhouse with his friends and some celebrity guests.Pee-Wee Herman throws a Christmas party at his playhouse with his friends and some celebrity guests.Pee-Wee Herman throws a Christmas party at his playhouse with his friends and some celebrity guests.

  • Directors
    • Wayne Orr
    • Paul Reubens
  • Writers
    • John Paragon
    • Paul Reubens
  • Stars
    • Paul Reubens
    • Kevin Carlson
    • Laurence Fishburne
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    1.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Wayne Orr
      • Paul Reubens
    • Writers
      • John Paragon
      • Paul Reubens
    • Stars
      • Paul Reubens
      • Kevin Carlson
      • Laurence Fishburne
    • 15User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys
      • 3 nominations total

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    Paul Reubens
    Paul Reubens
    • Pee-wee Herman
    Kevin Carlson
    Kevin Carlson
    • Clocky…
    Laurence Fishburne
    Laurence Fishburne
    • Cowboy Curtis
    • (as Larry Fishburne)
    Aaron Fletcher
    • Santa Claus
    Ric Heitzman
    • Cool Cat…
    Suzanne Kent
    Suzanne Kent
    • Mrs. Rene
    William Marshall
    William Marshall
    • King Of Cartoons
    George McGrath
    George McGrath
    • Cowntess…
    S. Epatha Merkerson
    S. Epatha Merkerson
    • Reba
    Alison Mork
    • Chairry…
    John Paragon
    John Paragon
    • Jambi…
    Lynne Marie Stewart
    Lynne Marie Stewart
    • Miss Yvonne
    • (as Lynne Stewart)
    Vic Trevino
    Vic Trevino
    • Ricardo
    Wayne White
    Wayne White
    • Dirty Dog…
    Charlie Tickner
    • Hans
    Annette Funicello
    Annette Funicello
    • Self
    Frankie Avalon
    Frankie Avalon
    • Self
    Charo
    Charo
    • Self
    • Directors
      • Wayne Orr
      • Paul Reubens
    • Writers
      • John Paragon
      • Paul Reubens
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The choir of Marines was actually the Men's Choir of UCLA (in marine uniforms). The producers had hoped to book the actual Marine Corps choir, but they were unavailable at the time of filming.
    • Goofs
      In the final shot of the opening number with the singing and dancing marines, one of them drops his hat when Pee-wee sings the word "fun", but continues extending his arm back and forth wiggling his hand around as if he's still holding it.
    • Quotes

      Pee-wee: That was Cher! Cher was right over there! In the same room as my chair! I hope I didn't stare! Oh well! I don't care!

    • Crazy credits
      During the end credits, Dinah Shore continues to sing "Twelve Days of Christmas" and after the credits, she asks where Pee-Wee has gone because the mannequin dressed as Pee-Wee does not respond.
    • Connections
      Featured in 25 Most Hilarious Holiday TV Moments (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Christmas in the Playhouse
      Performed by UCLA Mens Chior and Paul Reubens

    User reviews15

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    Fun with a moral attached.

    Pee Wee Herman, many of the Playhouse regulars and a load of celebrities celebrate the holidays in a grand and glorious way. Among the many funny skits is an interminable rendering of 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' by Dinah Shore on Pee Wee's multi-media phone device.

    The celebrities are too numerous to mention, and all are very good sports. In the end, Pee Wee (and the viewers) learn a wonderful lesson about selflessness and sharing.

    Regardless of his press in recent years, Pee Wee is a comic genius who tickles the funny bones of children as well as adults. Well worth viewing.
    • mateuschler
    • May 19, 2004
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    • Release date
      • December 21, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Christmas Special
    • Filming locations
      • Hollywood Center Studios, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Binder Entertainment
      • Pee Wee Pictures
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    • Runtime
      49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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