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| 49974 | Paul Reubens (Pee-wee Herman) has passed away | <p><img alt="" src="https://i.pinimg.com/564x/1e/a6/1b/1ea61b0a672f85acc3855e7e31fe6b67.jpg" /></p> <p>In the World of Entertainment timing is everything, and Paul Reuben's TV career got traction just when the entire television landscape began to shift with the integration of Ted Turner's SuperStation WTBS - Atlanta, in 1979.</p> <p>Nationwide satellite and cable subscription services put the pressure on television networks to go 24/7, resulting in an explosion of late night television broadcasting that played right into the growing Comedy Club expansion that was happening in major media markets.</p> <p>Paul Reuben's "Pee Wee" persona became an instant hit on late night TV.</p> <p>I first saw Pee Wee Herman on Public Broadcasting's new late night talk show, "PBS LateNight with Dennis Wholey", waay back in 1982. Oh how I wish I could find a clip of that interview. Paul became "Pee Wee" for his interview with Dennis and it was a real hoot!</p> <p>Here is the intro for PBS LateNight and it became a musical anthem for the after midnight crowd:</p> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7my4VzjQ3sQ?si=Yi0r6G6SY-4qO_IM" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p> <p>Don't underestimate how the novelty of 24-Hour television fueled the creative energy of 80's Music on TV, High-energy Saturday morning cartoons, the Pro Wrestling craze, and the explosion of new comedy shows inspired by the popularity Comedy Clubs.</p> <p>The 80's Pop Culture Craze was like sunlight for Paul and PeeWee and he was making appearances on every TV network, across a variety of shows and television specials long before he scored his own Saturday morning series.</p> <p>Check out how awesome Paul interacts with Roddy Piper on the "All-Star Rock 'N' Wrestling Saturday Spectacular", Primetime Special on CBS in 1985:</p> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jRgy1U69lrg?si=zS4IqoUm7xduK7Kp" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p> <p>The stage was set for Pee Wee to get his own show but I never imagined a live action Saturday morning spot for Paul Reuben's character. The result was more awesome than I could imagine at the time. Here is a full resolution video of Pee Wee's Playhouse, better than I ever saw on my low-res television in 1986!</p> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WzHdKOYCLnQ?si=aJU-wnhtooD73jlF" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe><img alt="" src="https://i.pinimg.com/736x/27/0a/f9/270af9833d77576e99a168b9e8b21047.jpg" /></p> | eddstarr | Aug 21, 2023 |  |
| 49973 | Gran Turismo movie | <p>Ben, if you had won a Gran Turismo contest, would you want to drive a race car?</p> | Mr Magic | Aug 20, 2023 | |
| 49972 | Gran Turismo movie | <p><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Maybe if it's successful enough they'll bring back production of the Sly Cooper movie. Might check it out</span></p> | Benjanime | Aug 20, 2023 | |
| 49971 | Last Movie You Watched | <p>^ The Marine was pretty sweet.</p> | Mr Magic | Aug 19, 2023 | |
| 49970 | Last Movie You Watched | <p>12 Rounds. A pretty confusing movie. It's ok if you like John Cena actiom films.</p> | pikachulover | Aug 19, 2023 | |
| 49969 | Shannon - Let the Music Play | <div class="thread-wrap"> <div class="post-content"> <p>It's pretty popular in Los Angeles. I remember it getting radio airplay well into the mid 90s. Freestyle music is still popular here.</p> </div> </div> | pikachulover | Aug 19, 2023 | |
| 49967 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge | <p><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">I know I'm a bit late on posting this, but a DLC story mode has been announced including new characters Usagi Yojimbo and Karai. The release date is on August 31st and apparently the pricing will be $7.99.</span></p> <div data-oembed-url="https://youtu.be/RNwMlhGUzM0"> <div> <div style="height:0; left:0; padding-bottom:56.25%; position:relative; width:100%"><iframe allow="accelerometer *; clipboard-write *; encrypted-media *; gyroscope *; picture-in-picture *; web-share *;" allowfullscreen="" scrolling="no" src="//if-cdn.com/HPbt6Pm" style="top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;" tabindex="-1"></iframe></div> </div> </div> <p> </p> | Benjanime | Aug 18, 2023 | |
| 49965 | Johnny Hardwick a.k.a. Dale Gribble has died | <p>RIP Johnny Hardwick and Brittany Murphy (Luanne).</p> | Mr Magic | Aug 15, 2023 | |
| 49964 | Johnny Hardwick a.k.a. Dale Gribble has died | <p><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Update: according to news sources Johnny Hardwick actually voiced a couple of episodes of the reboot, but that's as far as he got before he passed away. Not sure how the show will explain anything regarding the change, whether they'll have Dale written out or just having a replacement voice actor. The reboot is slated to premiere in 2024.</span></p> | Benjanime | Aug 15, 2023 | |
| 49963 | Your avatar. | <p>AC/DC guitarist Angus Young playing a solo in the "You Shook Me All Night Long" music video.</p> | Mr Magic | Aug 14, 2023 | |
