Inside Pee-wee's Playhouse by Caseen Gaines

'This book is a great nostalgic trip and will be wonderful for any fan, old or new.' - San Francisco Book Review (December 1, 2011) all Pee-wee fans will enjoy this informative and fun text.' Library Journal (July 1, 2011) It's the perfect fix for die hard fans, and a great introduction for those just budding.' 'Utilizing interviews with key cast and crew members, Gaines follows the development and run of Pee-wee's Playhouse and liberally adds anecdotal material and behind-the-scenes gossip from numerous insiders. ' Inside Pee-wee's Playhouse's release couldn't have come at a better time. 'For all its attraction for the superfan, from the exhaustive episode guide to the previously unpublished photographs and behind-the-scenes tech-talk, the human portrait of Paul Reubens stands as Gaines' signal achievement.' -(December 2011) Gaines demonstrates the enchantment and broad appeal of the Playhouse, as well as the spontaneity of a show where 'anything could happen.'' Publishers Weekly (August 8, 2011) 'This book is a must have for pop-culture enthusiasts as well as anyone who has enjoyed the prodigious Pee-wee Herman phenomena.' 'Stills from the Playhouse and a fantastic Episode Guide enable the reader to relive memorable moments and learn obscure trivia. From casual fans to devout followers, everyone will be interested in taking a look Inside Pee-wee's Playhouse.

Pee-wee Herman fans have been energized recently by the character's re-emerging presence. Inside Pee-wee's Playhouse is the first comprehensive look at this amazingly successful (and still revered) children's program. His public Twitter and Facebook accounts boast over one million fans and followers. He starred in a successful stage revival of his live show in January and February of 2010, and it hit Broadway later that year.

Paul Reubens (as Pee-wee Herman) has been making a comeback since August 2010, appearing on Saturday Night Live, The View, The Jimmy Kimmel Show, Conan, and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Now, on the 25th anniversary of the show, the complete behind-the-scenes story is being told for the first time by those who experienced it.Ĭomplete with an episode guide, biographical information about the cast and key members of the show's creative team, never-before-told anecdotes, and previously unpublished photos, Inside Pee-wee's Playhouse takes the first in-depth look behind the program TV Guide recently cited as one of the top ten cult classics of all time. Between 19, nearly ten million people a week watched Pee-wee's Playhouse, the critically acclaimed and widely successful children's program broadcast on CBS.

Inside Pee-wee's Playhouse by Caseen Gaines