"Pee-Wee's Big Adventure" (1985) vs. "UHF" (1989): Part 1

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"Pee-Wee's Big Adventure" (1985) vs. "UHF" (1989): Part 1

Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast

44 minutes

3 weeks ago

"Pee-Wee's Big Adventure" (1985) vs. "UHF" (1989): Part 1

This week, Jason and Dee dive handlebars-first into two of the quirkiest cult comedies of the 1980s: Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure (1985) and UHF (1989)! In Part 1 of this two-part showdown, the guys explore the wild and wonderful origins behind both films.Join them as they trace Paul Reubens' journey from the improv stages of the Groundlings to the creation of his iconic alter ego, Pee-Wee Herman, and how a stage act morphed into a beloved Saturday morning show—and ultimately a big-screen debut.They’ll also rewind to the rise of Weird Al Yankovic, unpacking how his music and parody fame led to a shot at movie stardom with UHF.Plus, Jason and Dee break down the unforgettable cast of Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure, and the legendary creative collaboration between Reubens, Tim Burton, and Danny Elfman that brought Pee-Wee's surreal world to life.Grab your bowtie and your secret word of the day—this episode is too weird to miss!