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 Barnes & Noble "Theres a real twisted side to you, Pee-wee," observes Captain Carl (Phil Hartman) at one point in the course of Pee-wees Playhouses Emmy Award-winning run. That twisted side is more in evidence in this five-disc sets 22 episodes. How else to explain the casting of B-movie cult figure Shirley Stoler as "Mrs. Steve," or the appearance of 1950s singing sensations the Del Rubio Triplets, who offer a miniskirt-clad rendition of "These Boots Are Made for Walking"? And Miss Yvonne (Lynne Marie Stewart), the prettiest lady in Puppet Land, playfully flirtatious in the first two seasons, is more brazen here. In the episode "Fire in the Playhouse," she makes it a point to inform a fireman that she keeps a smoke alarm in her bedroom above her bed. None of this makes Pee-wees Playhouses final seasons any less fun or exhilaratingly inventive. Its just a little less innocent and a little more camp. But like Rocky and Bullwinkle before it and SpongeBob Squarepants after, Playhouse has the smarts and the sly wit to appeal to both kids and adults. Off-the-wall silliness, creative set pieces, and fantastic, flamboyant characters make these episodes a not-at-all guilty pleasure. The multicultural cast (including Laurence Fishburne as Cowboy Curtis and Law & Orders S. Epatha Merkerson as Ruby the mail lady) and this series misfit chic offered viewers comforting and welcome reassurance. Nobody here is too cool for the room, and thats what makes Playhouse still so cool after all these years. Donald LiebensonCustomer ReviewsWrite your own online review > Interested in the song lyrics? - Check out themostlyrics.com! Looking For A DVD? - Check out dvd-a-rama.com! |
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