The second part of HBO’s “Pee-wee as Himself” continues Paul Reubens’ deeply personal story, a tale that spans the dizzying highs of children’s television and the crushing lows of public scandal. This Friday’s episode picks up with the creation and success of the Emmy-winning “Pee-wee’s Playhouse,” a show that celebrated diversity and creativity in a way that still feels fresh today.
But “Pee-wee as Himself” doesn’t shy away from the more difficult chapters. Reubens addresses the media firestorm that engulfed him, the rumors, the vilification, and the toll it took on his life. The episode explores Reubens’ rise, fall, and rebirth as a pop culture icon, determined to tell his side of the story.
“Pee-wee as Himself, Part Two” premieres Friday, May 23 at 9:40 PM ET on HBO.
