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Pee-wee's Playhouse The Complete Series on Blu-ray 10-21
July 16, in the year of our Lord 2014 --
Experience Pee-wee’s Playhouse like never before! All 45 wacky
episodes, plus the Pee-wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special, have
been meticulously remastered from the original film elements —
and now you can see this ground-breaking series for the first
time in beautiful high-definition!
Scream along to the secret word with Pee-wee Herman and his
pals: Jambi the Genie, Miss Yvonne, Cowboy Curtis, Reba the mail
lady, Captain Carl, Magic Screen, Conky, Globey, Chairry,
Pterri, Randy and all the rest. Pee-wee’s Playhouse: The
Complete Series Blu-ray box set, with special bonus content,
debuts on home entertainment shelves October 21, 2014 from
Shout! Factory. Also available to own on the same day is
Pee-wee’s Playhouse: Seasons One and Two in a high-definition
4-DVD set. Mecka-lecka hi, Mecka-hiney ho!
Winner of an amazing 22 Emmy® Awards, Pee-wee’s Playhouse is a
cultural touchstone for a generation, and its visually dynamic
design and offbeat sense of humor were a genuine phenomenon.
Whether reliving childhood memories or introducing this beloved
series to a new generation, the newly re-mastered Pee-wee’s
Playhouse will take you back to being a kid. This is an
essential Blu-ray collection for loyal fans and collectors.
TV Guide named Pee-wee’s Playhouse #10 on their list of THE TOP
25 CULT TELEVISION SHOWS EVER! For over 25 years, the enormously
popular Pee-wee Herman and innovative television series
Pee-wee’s Playhouse, created by, and starring Paul Reubens, has
captured a special place in the hearts of millions of viewers,
young and old. Since its initial premiere on CBS in 1986, this
highly acclaimed children’s program became Saturday morning
appointment viewing for kids in the ‘80s and ‘90s and has been a
staple in the pop culture zeitgeist ever since.
Pee-wee’s Playhouse is an educational, artistic and entertaining
show that teaches kids strong ‘life lessons.’ With its
innovative production design and Reubens’ rich original
characters and humor, Pee-wee’s Playhouse is a magical place
that sparks creativity and imagination—and brings joy to
children and adults alike. Parents and grown-ups have always
enjoyed the show’s many double entendres. The series features
beloved regulars Cowboy Curtis (Laurence Fishburne), Reba the
Mail Lady (S. Epatha Merkerson), Miss Yvonne (Lynne Marie
Stewart), Captain Carl (Phil Hartman), The King of Cartoons
(William Marshall), Jambi the Genie (John Paragon), Ricardo (Vic
Trevino) and Mrs. Rene (Suzanne Kent). And of course, Chairry,
Pterri, Conky, Magic Screen, Clocky, Cool Cat, Dirty Dog, Chicky
Baby, Penny, the Dinosaur family, and the rest of the gang!