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Paul Reubens Reveals His True Self and Shares His Final Words in Candid New Pee-wee Herman Documentary
Paul Reubens spent more than 40 hours discussing his life and career in the months before his 2023 death for the new two-part HBO documentary 'Pee-wee as Himself'.
'Pee-wee as Himself' examines Paul Reubens' controversial past, delivers final message
Paul Reubens shares a final message about his controversial past in HBO's "Pee-wee as Himself" documentary, recorded just a ...
How Did Pee-wee Herman Actor Paul Reubens Die? Revisiting His Sudden Death (and the Shocking News That Followed)
Paul Reubens, known for his iconic character Pee-wee Herman, died on July 30, 2023. Here is everything to know about how Paul ...
'Pee-wee as Himself' gives unprecedented access to an eccentric comedy legend
Also on TV this week, a new season of Nine Perfect Strangers premieres on Hulu, and new episodes of Couples Therapy debut on Paramount+ with Showtime.
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Paul Reubens did not tell the director of “Pee-wee as Himself” that he was dying of cancer
Known for playing Pee-wee Herman, Paul Reubens died of cancer in 2023. The actor and comedian didn’t tell Matt Wolf, director of the documentary “Pee-wee as Himself,” that he had cancer.
Joe Manganiello Emotionally Reflects On Pee-Wee Co-Star Paul Reubens, And Reveals The Sweet Dream He Had About Him: ‘It Was So Vivid’
Paul Reubens died at 70 in 2023 after a private battle with cancer, though his comedic talents are still fondly remembered.
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‘Pee-wee as Himself’ – Reverent documentary on Paul Reubens tells almost all
If you are wondering why the doc “Pee-wee as Himself” (HBO Documentary Films) airs in two parts on HBO Max, it’s because both subjects, the late Paul Reubens and his alter-ego Pee-wee Herman are ...
‘Pee-wee as Himself': Matt Wolf on exploring the duality of Paul Reubens and earning his trust - ‘It was a constant struggle'
When Matt Wolf took on the daunting task of creating a documentary about the enigmatic Paul Reubens, the man behind the flamboyant and charming Pee-wee Herman, the filmmaker never could have imagined ...
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‘Pee-wee as Himself’ gives Paul Reubens the final word on his identity
‘Pee-wee as Himself,’ a two-part documentary directed by Matt Wolf premiering Friday on HBO, supplies a vivid portrait of Paul Reubens, who receded behind his character. May 22, 2025 Unknown ...
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Paul Reubens tells his story in ‘Pee-wee as Himself.’ Here's how it came together after his death
This image released by HBO Max shows Paul Reubens in a scene from the documentary "Pee-Wee As Himself." (HBO Max via AP) This image released by HBO Max shows Paul Reubens in a scene from the ...
Joe Manganiello, Who Starred in ‘Pee-wee’s Big Holiday,’ Breaks Down in Tears Remembering Late Friend Paul Reubens: “I Was His Biggest Fan”
During a ‘Deal or No Deal Island’ chat, Manganiello talked about the bond they created working together, and the special message Reubens sent before his death: “It was just this glowing, unbelievable ...
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‘Pee-wee as Himself’ Gives Unprecedented Access to an Eccentric Comedy Legend
Moments into the illuminating, two-part HBO documentary Pee-wee as Himself, what emerges pretty quickly is a struggle for control. Paul Reubens, the performer who invented the Pee-wee Herman character ...