Reubens kicked off the production of his character in 1980 after being rejected as an SNL cast member for the 1980–81 season. “The character came from a [1950s] show that we both watched when we were ...

Paul Reubens, the Peekskill, N.Y.-born actor and comedian, best known for his lovable portrayal of the film and TV character Pee-wee Herman, died on Sunday (July 30) after a private battle with cancer ...

As many fans learned today (July 31), Paul Reubens, the actor, and comedian famous for creating the Pee-wee Herman character, passed away last night after a six-year bout with cancer. Sharing on ...

Musician Dave Burgess, known for his work with the group the Champs, who contributed the song "Tequila" to the 1985 movie Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, has died. He was 90. Burgess, who died Oct. 19, was a ...