AND THE WINNER IS…..JENAE from BRIGHT SPOTS!
Thank you to everyone that entered for their chance to win a copy of Caseen Gaines’ new book Inside Pee-wee’s Playhouse.
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Entering is simple: just reblog this post, and then send your name, contact information, and blog link to peeweesplayhousetumblr@hotmail.com before November 15th with CONTEST in the Subject Line. One entry per person. Your reblog CAN be on any blog format such as blogger, typepad, wordpress, etc. Winner will be chosen at random and announced shortly after the contest ends.
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Spike TV’s Scream Awards 2011 to honor Pee-wee Herman
On Saturday night, Paul Reubens will be given the Visionary Award at Spike TV’s Scream Awards 2011 ceremony in Los Angeles.
Reubens will be given the special award for the many ways he has entertained audiences as Pee-wee Herman since his introduction of the character in 1978. Said Reubens in the announcement, “If Pee-wee were giving this quote, I think he’d scream out ‘I’m a visionary! I’m a visionary!’ and then run to the dictionary to look up what visionary means. But I know what it means, and I am profoundly grateful and honored …”
“Inside Pee-wee’s Playhouse” - Signed by the Author (Chairy-Tee Auction)
Please note that this is a charity auction and 100% of the proceeds will go to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. The book will come signed by the author and personalized, if you wish.
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BOOK REVIEW: “Inside Pee-wee’s Playhouse: The Untold, Unauthorized, and Unpredictable Story of a Pop Phenomenon” by Caseen Gaines.
Preorder available HERE and at Amazon.com.
Inside Pee-wee’s Playhouse offers refreshing insights about the most celebrated playhouse of American pop-culture. Caseen Gaines divulges information about the show and movement that even the most savvy Pee-wee connoisseurs had been unaware of—that is, until now. Many fans instantly reminisce when they think of the hit television show, reliving memories of favorite characters, certain jokes, or particular episodes. However, this book exhibits value far beyond mere nostalgia. Gaines plunges deeper than ever before and explores the dynamics of the Playhouse and of Reuben’s entire career, which began with Groundlings Theatre troupe in the late 1970s and has led him all the way to contemporary Broadway and a Judd Apatow directed movie in the near future.
Over the years, the show’s continual metamorphosis has caught the discerning eye of many die-hard Pee-wee fans. Alterations in character appearances alongside unexplained character departures and arrivals throughout the show’s duration have continually aroused intrigue amongst aficionados. In order to better grasp the intricacies in the evolution of the Playhouse, Gaines interviewed over 200 individuals involved with Pee-wee, ranging from those involved with the show and movies, and even people involved in the merchandising process. This book uncovers some of the most rare and previously unknown aspects that have all been directly involved in the creation and transformation of Pee-wee Herman throughout the last 25 years.
Gaines magnificently reveals the inner-workings of the playhouse, from the show’s production to some of the relationships built on set. Inside Pee-wee’s Playhouse also investigates a few of the show’s setbacks, including never before heard information about the abrupt ending of its final season, courtesy of the head of CBS at the time of Reuben’s unfortunate and infamous run in with the law.
This book is a must have for pop-culture enthusiasts as well as anyone who has enjoyed the prodigious Pee-wee Herman phenomena. This publication prevails as a celebration of the Pee-wee movement through his personal successes, those of his playhouse, and the praise of all the creative people behind the scenes since the show’s inception.
