Pee-wee's Playhouse

Question 1

Pee-wee’s Playhouse was derived from the character Paul Reubens debuted as part of what live stage show in 1980.

Answer 1

The Pee-wee Herman Show

Question 2

CBS approached Paul Reubens about a live-action TV show after the success of what 1985 film?

Answer 2

Pee-wee’s Big Adventure

Question 3

Pee-wee’s titular playhouse existed in what fictional setting?

Answer 3

Puppetland

Question 4

Pee-wee’s Playhouse featured stop-motion animation sequences created by British studio Aardman Animations, which would later go on to create this popular duo that debuted in the 1989 film A Grand Day Out.

Answer 4

Wallace & Gromit

Question 5

The Pee-wee’s Playhouse theme song performance was credited to “Ellen Shaw”, though in her autobiography, this artist admits to being the actual singer.

Answer 5

Cyndi Lauper

Question 6

Every episode featured a secret word that would be printed out at the start by this character.

Answer 6

Conky the Robot

Question 7

At the end of every episode, Pee-wee would launch himself out of the playhouse while riding what type of vehicle?

Answer 7

Scooter

Question 8

Captain Carl – who only appeared in the first season of the show – was a gritty but shy character portrayed by this comedian.

Answer 8

Phil Hartman

Question 9

This character, portrayed by Lynne Marie Stewart, is described by other characters in the show as the “most beautiful woman in Puppetland.”

Answer 9

Miss Yvonne

Question 10

This actress portrayed Reba The Mail Lady, although she would later become better known for her role as Lieutenant Anita Van Buren on Law & Order.

Answer 10

S. Epatha Merkerson

Question 11

The Playhouse Gang was a group of three children that interacted with Pee-wee throughout the series. The members of this gang changed after the first season, during which it featured this actress who would later appear in the American Pie film series.

Answer 11

Natasha Lyonne

Question 12

This presidential dog appears throughout the series. Only Pee-wee can understand what he’s saying.

Answer 12

Roosevelt

Question 13

John Paragon portrayed this magical wish-granting character who lived in a jeweled box.

Answer 13

Jambi

Question 14

Pee-wee would jump inside of this character when performing his recurring “Connect The Dots” segment.

Answer 14

Magic Screen

Question 15

This character would introduce other characters before they entered the playhouse. He would also sometimes be a means of entry for Pterri when he entered the playhouse.

Answer 15

Mr. Window

Question 16

Clockey – a talking clock – was shaped like what?

Answer 16

(a map of) The United States

Question 17

This puppet character was the playhouse bully.

Answer 17

Randy

Question 18

A clay-mation family of these creatures lived in a mousehole in the playhouse.

Answer 18

Dinosaurs

Question 19

This character was featured in mini claymation shorts throughout the series. She later went on to feature in public service commercials. Her name was based off the objects that were used to create her eyes.

Answer 19

Penny

Question 20

This malevolent alien hypnotized Conky into making his own name the secret word and launched the playhouse into space.

Answer 20

Zyzzybalubah

Question 21

This actor portrayed Authorized Conky Repairman Johnny Wilson.

Answer 21

Jimmy Smits

Question 22

This comedian portrayed Rhonda, a Picturephone operator who had a crush on Pee-wee.

Answer 22

Sandra Bernhard

Question 23

The only episode to take place outside of the playhouse centers around Pee-wee and Cowboy Curtis partaking in what activity?

Answer 23

Camping