The Man Behind the Bow Tie: The Life and Legacy of Paul Reubens

ISBN-10
ISBN-13: 9798856598154
Language: English
Published: 2023-08-09
Publisher: Independently Published
Author: Gregory Perk

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Do you love Paul Reubens and Pee-wee Herman? Do you want to know more about their life and career, their triumphs and troubles, their legacy and influence? If so, this book is for you! This book is a comprehensive and engaging biography of Paul Reubens, the man behind Pee-wee Herman. It traces his life and career from his birth in Peekskill, New York, to his current status as a comedy icon and cult hero. It explores his influences, inspirations, achievements, challenges, and legacy. It also examines the cultural impact and significance of Pee-wee Herman as a character and a phenomenon. It is a book for fans of Paul Reubens, Pee-wee Herman, and comedy in general. In this book, you will learn: How Paul Reubens developed his passion for drawing and performing since childhood How he joined an improvisational comedy group called The Groundlings and created his most famous character, Pee-wee Herman How he made his first stage show starring Pee-wee Herman, which ran for five months at the Roxy nightclub in Los Angeles and was aired as an HBO special in 1981 How he made his first feature film, Pee-wee's Big Adventure, directed by Tim Burton in 1985, which was a critical and commercial success How he made his Emmy Award-winning children's program, Pee-wee's Playhouse, which aired on CBS from 1986 to 1990, and featured a colorful cast of characters and puppets How he faced a media storm and a public backlash after his arrest for indecent exposure in an adult theater in Sarasota, Florida, in 1991 How he retreated from the spotlight and took a hiatus from his career for years How he made a comeback in the late 1990s and early 2000s with a series of acclaimed and diverse roles in films such as Mystery Men, Blow, Batman Returns, and TV shows such as Murphy Brown, 30 Rock, Portlandia, and The Blacklist How he revived Pee-wee Herman in the 2010s with a new stage show that ran in Los Angeles and on Broadway, a Netflix film Pee-wee's Big Holiday, directed by John Lee, and a series of public appearances and interviews as himself rather than as Pee-wee This book is not authorized or endorsed by Paul Reubens or any of his representatives. It is based on extensive research from various sources, including interviews, articles, books, documentaries, websites, social media posts, podcasts, videos, and personal observations. It is written with admiration and respect for Paul Reubens as an artist and a human being. If you are looking for a fascinating and entertaining read about one of the most original and versatile comedians of our time, this book is for you! Order your copy today!

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