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My wife and I have a 34 year old son who is autistic. He went through a very tough time in the early 2,000’s where seizures were routine. We all got through it by watching Pee Wee’s Big Adventure every day for almost a year. We take that very worn VHS tape out from time to time and play it. We know all the dialog by heart. Thanks Paul Reubens. Rest In Peace.
It's one of the greatest movies ever...pure magic. Grew up on it, so I'm probably biased.
🫂🕊❣
This isn't anywhere near the same thing but my (at the time) beloved girlfriend of five years broke up with me in 2008 and I wound up staying at a relative's house the weekend after, just to "escape". For some reason they'd happened to have rented the 1982 horror film Creepshow, which I'd already seen a hundred times since childhood. But as a distraction I threw the dvd in and started watching it, and damn if I didn't watch it three or four more times in a row, alone in that living room, until I was finally soothed enough to go to sleep.
I'll never forget that memory. There's nothing heartwarming about that film, but it was a comfort. It was something I was familiar with, and had always enjoyed, and for some reason it occupied me enough that for that very important night it took the pain away and allowed me to focus on a positive instead of a negative, which I was in desperate need of at that time. It's a magical thing that movies can take us away from the harsh reality of the real world and bring us to a place of enjoyment and peace.
I could only imagine how I would have felt that night if I'd had Pee-Wee's Big Adventure at my disposal, though. :)
That’s a great story. Thank you for sharing it ❤
We have all the Pee Wee’s playhouse dvds… somewhere :) Loved watching that with the kids!
The loss of Paul Reubens hit me hard. A few years ago my family saw him on Cameo. We paid for him to do a happy birthday message to my aunt who grew up a big Pee Wee fan. We paid the regular price. We were expecting just a minute long "happy birthday from Paul Reubens." He went on for 6 minutes. Above and beyond for a fan. It was amazing.
What a gift and a blessing.
Wow that's an amazing story and gift!
That is AWESOME !
He was a pedophile
For my birthday, my mom and I saw Conan on tour at Radio City Music Hall. It wasn't the show where Stewart and Colbert showed up, but the next day where Paul briefly appeared as Pee-Wee. A lady in the audience yelled, "I love you, Pee-Wee!" Without missing a beat, he answered, "If you love me so much, why don't you marry me?!" The whole place exploded. It was wonderful. One of the best days I ever spent with my mom, who passed away last year.
Ah man great story, thank you
Aw… I can picture it 💯 ❤️
Sorry for your loss
That is such a special memory. Loss and grief is so overwhelming and these memories can give some solace.
I heard him in my mind 💓💔💓💔 love that guy 😂
I have a friend who was pen-pals with Paul Reubens for years. My friend is just a regular dude- not at all famous. This story from Conan totally rings true about him being just a generous, good dude.
I wish there were more like him but there are none.
Lovely
I wanted to be a pen-pal with Louis Anderson… Too late. He and I had so much in common… Not just our weight but I have a dozen other things. I wrote to him twice but never got a reply. I would’ve given anything to have been a pen-pal of Paul Reubens also.
How do you even get their addresses lol. What kind of stalker do you have to be for that
@@ElectricVehiclesAreGoodF-ti7xd Fan clubs.
Conan is pretty important to me, and this video is a great reason why.
Funny Ginger legend. Yes, Conan is a great guy too.
Vinee÷
vinny! i’m a big fan of your livestreams and a HUGE fan of paul and conan. seeing you comment on this is special. rest easy paul.
It is a great reason why. Well said. I knew Paul well for over 2 decades and worked with him a couple times as an actor and a writer. And Paul liked working with Conan and no one could say it better.
Thank you for sharing.
I’m touched by your tribute. You’re not the only person who has brought up what a decent man Paul was.
AHH , BUT SUCH A SPECIAL AND UNIQUE TRIBUTE ALA CONAN.
He was a sex offender I guess if your rich and famous you can do whatever look at these so called heroes if people actually look at the sick stuff famous musicians has admitted to doing to children or movie stars as done it’s disgusting but money and power controls the narrative if you’re poor and innocent you’re fucked and you must suffer in jail or prison I don’t cry about his death I cry for the kids that are damaged by the monsters that still exist and breathing
@@markcall2764 You’re judging a fellow human, and the scriptures are abundantly clear what awaits those who judge. And let’s just say, it ain’t pretty. There are literally millions of FAR WORSE THINGS a person could do in the sight of Jehovah (God) and masturbation is not one of them. If that was the case, literally nobody would be entering the pearly gates. 😳. In the meantime, I’d suggest you visit a counselor for psychological assistance. And perhaps dye your hair something other than its usual blue.
decent? he was a pedophile
@@Charles-qv2ro that was the tip of the iceberg, old boy. reubens was tied to the jeffrey jones kiddie porn sting.
Somehow Paul found a way to talk to Conan one last time even after he had passed. Paul Reubens always seemed like a magical being.
Paul Reubens Was a Genius
Jambi the Genie gave him his last wish...
@@ivanvanogre-nd1sw yes he did!! But I still Miss Paul Reubens. I know Paul is out of Pain!! Just knowing he is not here on Earth 🌎. Makes me Sad 😭
He absolutely did. ✨
he was. A planet of a person.
Conan is such a remarkably articulate, sensitive, and all around good person. After I lost my job, I saw his talk about not allowing yourself to become bitter. Just exactly what I needed to hear, from someone I really do listen to.
This is another one of those times. I won't feel better about Paul Reubens' death, but I suddenly do feel much better about his life.
Do you know the title of the video about not becoming bitter?
@@Ladran_SanchoI think the vid he is referring to is when Conan was let go from The Tonight Show. It was the last show he did for TTS and towards the end Conan gave a nice speech about not being bitter and to have a positive attitude- that everything happens for a reason. I believe he addressed young people directly, he said : 'don't be cynical. I hate cynicism. It will get you nowhere'. Then he got on stage with Billy Gibbons, Will Ferrell and I believe Chad Smith (and a few other musicians) and jammed to Skynyrds Free Bird. Apologies if I got anything incorrect, this is all off the top of my head. It's on YT. Look it up. You'll be glad you did.
@@billmcmahon5454easy to avoid cynicism when you’re rich!
@@billmcmahon5454 I sure will!
@@billmcmahon5454Yes, I _love_ what he said about cynicism. Cynicism has become so pervasive in contemporary culture, and it's really just a lazy way to try to convince everyone else that you're nobody's fool.
I think a big part of Paul's success as Pee Wee was that he was the opposite of cynical, and he just warmed people's hearts.
As a child of the 70's and 80's up until present day 2023....I have never associated any negative thing to Mr. Reubens and his memory, with the exception of the horrible and unjust way the industry and others treated him.
I associate nothing but laughter, Joy, artful quick thought, a childlike , honest innocence, volatile comedic timing, a wallow in absurdity, an example of empathy in an intelligent wrapper. Intelligent and Humbly Dignified and a Grounded , real Individual.
His influence on our generation probably greatly surpassed his own estimate of such a thing.
Thanks Paul Reubens.❤
Exactly
I had the puzzle peices come together on the impact of my entertainment taste he touched. Years ago I found out Phil Hartman was the fisherman on the stage version of the playhouse before it got a TV finding out the legend came from improving with Paul started opening my eyes a bit to his importance. A few years later I hear him on a pod cast going in depth on the making of Big Adventure and find out he had asked for Burton but the studio said everyone has tried to get him to direct but no one could Burton did it for Paul, I assume because how big Pee Wee was culturely and how much the studio wanted Burton gave them freedom to make that movie what it needed to be. That movie also saw the incredible partnership of Burton with Elfman and the now incredible composing career he has had.
I say all this to say ya he had a massive impact on our generation but Burton credits him in part for him having the Directing career he has had and that has had an impact on so much. The industry did throw him away when he had 1 mistake that really cause no harm to anyone. Because of that we may never fully understand how far in the ocean his ripples go.
Pee-Wee's big adventure was one of the first childhood films I showed my kids. And as a 40+ guy it still makes me laugh
Soooo...the reveal that he owned a LOT of CP and claimed it was "art" was a-ok to you?
Beautiful.
His mission in life was to make people smile and laugh. That’s why this hurts, it’s rare to have people like this in the world.
Or rare for people to be in the fulness of their own wonder.
Well yeah nevermind that he was a pedophile
more like it’s rare to have those who are widely recognized for it.
This was a beautiful eulogy for a beautiful man. Thank you, Conan.
You just called a pedophile a wonderful man
He fought this virtually alone. I wish he knew there were people and friends that truly loved his work and himself as well.
He did. That's why he fought it alone. His last message on social media makes it quite clear. He did not want people to worry about him.
Thank you for sharing this Conan! We need more folks talking about feelings like this. Cassandra Peterson shared a video Paul sent her on her most recent birthday that sounds like it was in the same spirit as yours. Count among your blessings that he held your friendship--and you! in such high esteem. The love he had for all of you isn't really gone as long as you remember how he made you feel.
Can you share a link to the video? I tried to find it and failed. Thanks in advance
Thank you! All the fans aren’t “nosy neighbors”. The good side of entertainment boils down to who are down to earth, and the respectful loving unheard of fans on the other side of the fence. We aren’t allowed to cross it, so your insight is appreciated. Aliens communicating to aliens. (Insert Pee Wee laugh) “Ha-ha!”
Elvira!
@@MrOuchiez They won't let me link it because it's not a TH-cam video.
Wonderfully said. ❤
"He went out of his way to tell people what they meant to him..." - I think that sums up everything you need to know about what kind of amazing person this was... Thank you so much for sharing this - he was one-of-a-kind for sure :)
The child porn charges killed his career. He was found with photos of underage boys in his “vintage porn” collection. The charges were later dropped.
Pee Wee's death is the first time I've felt old. Like, I feel like I've beaten the odds and I've outlasted most of my childhood heroes, and I'm only 44. I can imagine how much more intense it gets as one grows old, to see all the movie and tv personalities you grew up with and LIVED with, at the same time, are now gone. And you're not too far behind. Pee Wee's Big Adventure and Big Top Pee Wee are etched into my childhood soul. God Bless You Paul.
The Death of Paul Reubens really hit different. Hit me right in the feels as if I had lost a personal friend.
It’s weird man, I feel the exact same way.
As an 80s kid i was shocked! I used to watch Pee Wees Playhouse saturday mornings
Man, same here
Comment sections are full of essentially the same sentiment. He affected so many so deeply. I hope he knew.
I feel that way too. I am a huge fan of Paul Reubens work. I kinda feel like I did when Elvis and Prince died. He was just an amazing performer and a brilliant comic. Paul/Pee Wee, you will be missed.
Touching tribute from Conan. Paul Reubens's death hit like a bolt from the blue. I was just enjoying Paul's appearances with Conan on Late Night and the TBS show a few weeks ago. Great he appeared on the podcast. Hard to believe he's gone and I don't even know why. Rest in Peace.
He died from cancer (not specified). He battled it for six years in private.
“Hit like a bolt from the blue”
I am so glad I sat down to watch this. Paul was one of a kind. Your stories about him warmed my heart. I can honestly say that I am heartbroken and I never met the man. But his movies and shows are burned in my heart. I remember when I would see him do other things I would be loud because he met so much to my childhood
@@goofusmaximus1482 Thanks, I meant it's hard to know why I find it's hard to believe he's gone. I appreciate your response.
"Touching" tribute :)
He was a terrific and supremely underrated actor.
Stop calling everything underrated kid. Peewee was in no way underrated. He's extremely internationally famous and has been for almost 45 years.
You're just twelve so anything you haven't heard of before is "underrated"
I'm guessing you don't know what "underrated" even means.
I'm only 23, but I grew up watching Pee Wee's Playhouse. My dad got the full dvd collection for me and my sister, and it was one of the funniest things I'd ever seen. I wouldn't have thought his death would hit me as hard as it did, but I was shell shocked. I'm so grateful for all the work he did, and I hope it will continue to mean as much to people as it did to me.
So nice to hear. It's pretty normal to suddenly get wacked with the sad on stuff like this. You and your sis and Dad are pretty neat people, y'know.
Yay for Paul Reubens! 😀✌️
I saw him do a Q & A in Atlanta after a screening of ‘Big Adventure’ in 2020 (right before lockdown). He got emotional saying how much his fans have loved and supported him (and we do love him very much). I didn’t realize it at the time, but I think he was saying goodbye. I’ve grown up admiring Paul’s humor my entire life and it has made such a profound impact on me. I love that Conan knew him personally and feels that way too.
As a child in the 80s, I can say he was one of the biggest cultural big deals in my childhood. He meant so much to us in so many ways. He always showed us that its always better to be yourself no matter what. Its ok to be silly as an adult.
Exactly, being silly is ok and good for your mental health!
I'm glad for Conan that he found that video. I can tell how much Paul meant to him.
Paul was sending a message saying goodbye :,( heart breaking - seeing this side of Conan and for him to share…Love Conan - RIP PR
Omg hearing the unopened gifts from Paul made me cry 🥺 Thank you Conan, for sharing and always taking some time out of comedy to be truly vulnerable with your audience. ❤
Conan is kind of awesome like that.
Paul reminded me of an eccentric Mr. Roger's. He seemed totally harmless and even a little fragile. I remember as a kid, the pornography thing just seemed like overblown and mean-spirited click-bait. When that blew over and I saw him acting in movies as a non-PeeWee character, I was happy to see he was still out there doing the entertainment thing.
Don’t believe anything the media says…if something happens it’s standard practice to blow it out of proportion and make the celebrities look as bad as possible.they don’t care it’s just all a scam to make more money at someones expense,my family has a bit of Hollywood history my mom was a child actor and occasionally still works in film…but I’ve met various famous people who were hurt by the lies
Yeah if he was literally anyone else, it wouldn't have been a scandal at all. Every other dude in that theatre was doing the exact same thing, it's literally why it existed. But because he was a celebrity and a "children's entertainer" (even though Pee-Wee's Playhouse started as a stage show that was not intended for children at all) it was a big deal and people thought he was a huge pervert. But yeah, he paid some fines and did some community service PSAs (the infamous Pee-Wee talks about crack video is one such PSA) and that was that.
Paul was a hundred times better than Mr. Rogers. Mr. Rogers was a Communist.
My sentiments exactly. Even as a kid I knew by Hollywood standards he was being judged far too harshly. Peoples sense of smug moral superiority drives me nuts.
Are yall aware that he pled guilty to posessing obscene images of children? It wasn't just the movie theater masturbation incident.
Conan, this is such a lovely tribute to your friend Paul. Thank you for sharing your memories of a guy who made so many of us laugh.
I'm sorry about his friend. I'm sad as a fan, but losing a beloved friend to cancer, for Conan to be this honest and real and share these memories when he's so sad, it's a beautiful tribute to his friend.
Absolutely agree. It'll always be memorable.
Don't know how he got thru it.
Paul Reubens as an artist had 'something special' that upon encountering him you were shocked and amazed by is talent and charisma. It is obvious he had personal challenges but who does not have their own journey to walk in life. RIP Paul.
He seemed like such a kind wonderful person. I hope he knew how appreciated he was by so many people around the world. RIP Paul Reubens & thanks for sharing Conan!!!!!!!
that man was nothing more than a hornball. he just goes to x-rated movie theaters and beats off in public. then he asks little boys to touch his naughty parts
I feel so certain that the love his fans sent his way was felt.
that man was nothing more than a hornball. he just goes to x-rated movie theaters and beats off in public. then he asks little boys to touch his naughty parts
@@jv-ep2tc
research him.
he was a perv.
pled guilty to it.
I saw Paul live twice. Once as peewee and once as himself and it hit me hard when he passed the other day, I grew up with him on my TV throughout my life. I agree Paul was a quick witted hilarious thoughtful human who just could talk for hours on a stage and yet be captivating and hilarious by just being his genuine self. He's left a big hole in this world.
Paul Reubens and Jim Varney really did a lot to create what must surely be thousands (likely more) recall moments from their quality collection of abilities and works.
I can't even imagine a world they didn't exist in.
"we shall not see his like again"
So dreadfully true.
Beyond Pee Wee, he had some serious acting chops, and loved playing villains or even just despicable people, because it was FUN!
Such a genuine and lovely tribute to Paul Reubens. Thank you Conan Obrien. This level of touching humanity is one of the many reasons why we love you!
I’m so glad Paul Reubens is getting his due recognition. Pee Wee’s Big Adventure was a fixture in my family’s household.
Part of the reason that I don’t care if people get why things are funny, he WAS SO funny and whoever disagrees doesn’t matter.
The other characters he did were so great too.
The child porn charges killed his career. He was found with photos of underage boys in his “vintage porn” collection. The charges were later dropped.
This was an amazing story about friendship that you almost never see in Hollywood. I always find these types of humble famous people to be the most inspiring. Especially when it's very obvious Paul Reubens was a very generous and caring person. We lost one of the good ones RIP.
Really powerful story from Conan, this really reminds me of Norm's passing, both comedian's kept their illness a secret, and still seemed to be at the top of their game until the very end. RIP Paul/Pee Wee
Norm…just mentioning him brings another wave of sadness! TWO Great comedians greatly missed in this era where comedy is sorely missing!
I've watched several remembrances of Pee Wee/Paul. It is remarkable about how much people loved him and how deeply his passing affected them.
I couldn't wait for Saturday mornings. I would literally wake up with excitement just to spend 30 minutes at Peewee's Playhouse! It set the tone for my entire weekend! Everything had a soul in my house, and those things understood my soul. To say it was magical, doesn't begin to describe how deep of an effect that show had on my childhood. When Peewee would leave on his scooter and that song would play, I knew my weekend would be awesome. Have fun in your Playhouse forever in heaven Peewee! Thanks for an awesome childhood!
after he was busted for his porno visit CBS finished up the i think 5th season and than never aired it again for obvious reasons i mean i don't even remember them showing repeats of the show anyways i watched that last one and i was i think 13 at the time maybe 12? and it felt weird that the show was done cause it was a huge part of my child hood. i don't think we will ever see a remake of pee-wee at all because it would never work with anyone else at all ever though i would not be surprised if hollywood does try it but it would right away flop unless they do a bio. you can't create pee wee like he did
What a sweet story! He was an amazing guy. If you get a chance, look up his Christmas show. Hilarious!
@@KingfisherTalkingPictures will do!
OMG so true
I know exactly where you’re coming from. It did set the tone for the weekend. Pee Wee was a huge part of my childhood. This hurts
This loss leaves a generation with a hole in our hearts. I was just watching clips of Pee-wee a couple weeks ago. Can't imagine my childhood without him. RIP, Paul Reubens.
Aw, this made me cry.
Paul had very warm eyes; I had always assumed he was sweet.
This was lovely.
It’s amazing to hear all the stories from people who knew Paul Reubens well that he was as kind and thoughtful as he was silly and hilarious.
This tribute from Conan is so awesome. In the middle of it I just started crying like a child. There will never be another Pee-Wee.
Sorry for your loss Conan, my favorite scene Paul ever did was his last scene in the Buffy movie. He was a comedic gem ❤❤❤
What he faced was no different than other celebrities flaws.. whether it was drugs, theft, prostitution, etc etc. in our own worlds we often forget we are still humans, capable of flaw at any given moment. He had a great heart and that’s something many don’t have, he was kind and genuine. Thank you for the laughs and memories Mr. Reubens. Rest for now!
So sad to deal with loss. Conan is really brave for talking through grief and showing people it's okay to share emotions ❤
I lost my son and people said I was brave. What the hell does that even mean? Calling people brave because we've heard others say it after someone dies? One of those things people say without thinking, I guess.
@@dawn8542 I think that's just some people's way to say 'you got this', like 'don't give up'. Of course you have no other choice than to be "brave" so it's a bit of an unsensitive thing to say.
@@dawn8542Sorry for your loss. Losing a child is a huge tragedy.
@@dawn8542 I'm terribly sorry for your loss.
In this specific comment I was saying Conan was brave for opening up about it. Talking about grief on such a public platform (or even just with friends or people we know) can be extremely difficult.
HE WAS A PREDATOR.
Paul was an absolute genius he's going to be sorely missed, we lost a legend 😢
Sorry for the loss of your friend. Can tell he ment alot to you. A huge legacy he leaves behind. The man entertained and brought joy to millions world wide. Including myself.
It's a great gift to get last words from someone you love. My grandmother's last words to me was, "I love you". Something about that memory comforts me every time I think about her. What a beautiful gift Paul gave to his friend Conan.
Paul Reubens was such a sweet soul and amazing talent. I was so excited when his Conan Needs a Friend episode came out, one of my most favorites! I will miss home greatly! 😞
I loved hearing about his roots in radio!
We will all miss Paul. But he would not want you to leave your home. Please reconsider.
Paul/Pee-Wee was magical! He brightened our lives with his talent.
RIP
He was amazing as Derek Foreal in Blow. Underrated actor.
Thanks Conan, so nice of you to remember your friend this way. I’m sorry for your loss.
Conan, thank you for sharing this story. What a touching and spontaneous remembrance of Paul Reubens. Peewee’s exuberant, zany, and endearing character is always accompanied by a core of sweetness. And that’s not something that can be faked. The story you tell of him here shows that sweetness ran deeply in Paul, and that makes me miss him all the more.
Your comment was so beautifully stated.
Conan truly has a heart ❤
Thank you for sharing such kind memories of Paul.
Paul was a very generous man. He'll be missed big time
Paul truly was a giver in a world of takers.
He also had a conviction for child pornography. Idk, the guy always creeped me out as a kid. Sorry for raining on people's parade
I always got the impression Paul was a genuinely sweet person.
Thanks for helping me squeeze out a couple tears, Conan
Genuinely sweet people typically aren't pedophiles or arrested for child porn.
@@jspur22you’re completely misrepresenting what actually took place. He wasn’t a pedophile. He had purchased a huge collection of art (thousands of pieces), some of which were found to contain erotica of underage people. He turned HIMSELF in to the police and the child pornography charges were eventually dropped.
@@jspur22 He wasn't.
@@jspur22 you are completely wrong lol. its insane the nonsense you spew
@@MyKeeP81 are you that stupid? In 2001 Reubens was charged with misdemeanor possession of child pornography after police seized images from his computer and photography collection. Grow up.
I met Paul a couple of times in LA and he really was just this awesome sweet guy.
What a beautiful and heartfelt remembrance of Paul. 💕
What a lovely and moving tribute. I really love the how tight knit the comedians are with one another.
Although very sad, It’s really nice and comforting to hear how everyone is saying wonderful things about Paul Ruebens, as well as Sinead O’Connor.
Why are all these celebrities dying, and we’re finding out from TH-cam comments instead of the news!?
My heart sank when I heard about Paul's passing, but it's this story from Conan that brought tears to my eyes.
They started as sad tears, but became happy tears when Conan essentially shares that Paul left him a video on Conan's own magic screen. Simply beautiful.
Very well put, same reaction here.....yeah.......sigh....
I didn't realize how close Conan was to Paul. That was a great tribute. Paul was a big part of my childhood, some of my earliest memories were seeing Pee Wee on the screen, as well as other characters that he played. I never got to meet him, but its very emotional for me as well.
"We shall not see his like again."
Man... I don't know why but certain quotes from Hamlet always get me. Thanks for sharing Conan. This was sweet.
🥹 so touching
rest in peace Paull Reubens
my 4 year old inner child says thank you for the wonderful memories of the funny Pee Wee Herman character ❤🕊️
Such a moving tribute & eulogy. Paul is also moved, I am sure.
I believe in the Woo: when my dad passed, also from cancer, a hawk circled our house in a tight pattern for half an hour, keening the whole time, then a rainbow broke in the east horizon, and a strange phone call was received, just crackling static with ethereal hymns heard faintly in the background. A lifelong Unitarian, my dad went all out to try to settle one aspect of an unsettled question for his family.
Oh wow that was great, thank you
All respect to the Woo 🍀
🦅 Woo!
I am sorry to hear of your fathers passing😢 I love to hear the beautiful gifts that are left for loved ones to discover. I have had this happen when a loved one has passed in a dream or a sign is my passion. I think if more people knew their connections with others goes way beyond skin and flesh. I believe in a spirtitual connection that years later still signs come to me from my mother, and my sister both passing in 2014. I take comfort knowing that my belief gives me not just strength to know of life after passing but a faith that gets stronger everyday from the lives of the beautiful souls that surround us everyday. I am happy you saw your father special gifts. Bless you and your family.
@@patriciajhaggard-lovell1399
Patricia, I am sorry for your terrible loss of both your mother and your sister, many years too soon. Thank you for your very kind thoughts and reflections upon the mysteries of existence here and beyond.
There’s so much beyond mere intellect that we humans share, an ocean of dimensions that are so difficult to put into words, yet you did, beautifully.
Blessings, gratitude and contentment to you and yours.
Paul is one of the only celebrities that when I heard the news it actually stopped me in my tracks 😢
I can understand that... I was crushed. So missed. Hugs to everyone who loves and misses him.
"I know you are but what am I?" keeps going through my head when his name is mentioned. I had one of those pull string dolls that had all his one-liners from The Pee-Wee Herman Show. RIP Paul
It is devastating. I had no connection to him personally but I just loved that dude
Paul was a super kind compassionate man. I can totally see him and Conan being friends. 🫶🏼
One of my favorite humans of all times. I’ve loved Paul Rubens since the first time I laid eyes on him in the 80’s, and to this day I always enjoy listening to every single syllable of his work. I will miss him greatly. His episode on Conan’s podcast was mind blowingly hilarious to me like no other episode. Conan brought out the best in Paul and visa versa. I’ve listened to it ten times over the past year. Conan did a perfect job of expressing the appropriate level of adoration for this precious being. Rest well dear one of a kind soul.
Made me think of losing Mr. Saget last year and the hilarious time you all went around San Francisco, too many legends gone too soon. Rest in Peace to Mr. Reubens you will be missed but never forgotten.
Conan's a pretty strong guy to be able to tell this story without breaking down. I'm getting misty just hearing it.
Same
He was trying hard not to break down, he almost did a few times.
thats why he kept his eyes closed the entire time
He's not making eye contact and was twiddling that pen to the edge of the earth. He was fighting everything in his sould to not cry 😭
@@jamesrich8463yeah, when dudes say "idonno" quick while almost tearing up is a form of holding it in.. he said it a good 12 times in this clip. 😢😢 Gonna miss peewee so much 😢
He did the voice of the computer on Flight of the Navigator (under a pseudonym) and was so versatile in expressing characters not to mention his comedy
He did the voice on the Star Tours ride in the Disney parks, too.
Wow, I never knew that. Thank you.
He did a lot of VO work that not many people knew about. The one that caught me by surprise (I believe) was the first edition of You Don't Know Jack on the PC as the host.
@@capt.animosiac5093 I loved that game !
It's a real trip to realize that someone very kind and very important to you was telling you goodbye without you realizing it at the time.
Thank you so much for being vulnerable and showing men it’s okay to do so and to process and have these feelings
We LOVE him, also, Conan. Thank you for this homage🌞
One of the msot underappreciated actors/comedians out there. RIP will miss him greatly
We All loved Pee Wee Herman for being the carefree child that we all have been.. Fun loving without judgement, something we all forget as we age. When we witness it as it should always be thru out our lives thru some one special like Paul as Pee Wee we are drawn to it for it's message of pure enjoyment of life.
RIP Paul the one and only Pee Wee Herman..
My childhood. 😢 Loved Paul in every persona. ❤ 💔
Welcome to Taco Bell. What the hell do you want?
"We shall not see his like again." That's a nice way to remember someone, who, seemingly by ALL accounts, was a very special, much-beloved person.
I've always been a huge fan of pauls ,even though the rough times. My respect of you,Conan , goes even more. I thank you for sharing this private part of your life with us. Most people don't even realize how many movies they saw Paul in. 🙏
Him and Phil Hartman are together again writing comedy gold!! RIP
My eyes welled up when Conan spoke about the two wrapped gifts that he hadn’t opened yet…
Paul Reubens has died.
And that is very sad and maybe too soon, but it isn't a tragedy. Because Paul really lived a good life. He brought joy and fun originally and creatively to a lot of people of all ages, all over the world, all over the years. And he brought love to the people closer to him. We should mourn his death for a moment but what we really should do is celebrate his life and get inspired by it from then on.
Let's say instead: Paul Reubens has lived!
He will be SO missed!!!
I don't believe in heaven, but I'd love to picture Paul and Phil Hartman embracing in the afterlife. (Phil co-wrote Big Adventure, the 1981 HBO special, and appeared on six episodes of Playhouse, in case you didn't know these facts).
If God can forgive the child pornography
@@lamorenalindacopswife What child pornography? Get your facts straight. Paul Reubens was arrested for indecent exposure in a porn theatre. Nothing to do with minors. Just a dude jackin' it in an NYC porn theatre, as God intended.
@@lamorenalindacopswifeyou think they would have dropped the charges if they'd determined the material to be child abuse?
Remember when Hartmann played “Smart Ronald Reagan” on SNL and was on the phone with the King of Saudi Arabia? And his first line was “Mecca lekka-high…” Of course that was a shout-out to Jambi from the “Playhouse.” Also RIP the guy that played the Genie.
We are each of us angels with only one wing and we can only fly by embracing one another.
~~~ Luciano De Crescenzo 😇😇
What a beautiful tribute Conan! Kudos on your authentic and genuine testimony.
Few celebrities remained supportive of Paul Reubens over the years. Despite the lack of favor that befell him, I adored his legacy. One of my child’s first words was Pee Wee and it was the first and, for a time, the only show she cared for. I was so happy to share one of my most beloved childhood treasures with her and relive one of the few endearing parts of my youth. Kindness, eccentricity, and a love for all things and all people were Reubens essence. I was elated when, years ago, Conan openly shared his private and deep respect for Reubens craft and contributions to the world of entertainment, and the true innovation that was his show. Upon hearing of Reubens passing, I immediately thought of Conan. While Paul ‘Pee Wee’ Reubens left us with his gift of laughter, his passing leaves this world a little less colorful. What he did not see is the happiness and wonderment he continued to inspire in children through either streams of his show, or through the adults he helped raise via syndication. Paul, Here’s to seeing you forever on our screens, and in our dreams.
P.S. Conan, your stories and your heart are the healing we all need. Not just now, but for as long as you can give them. They are the gifts you continue to leave for us.
Good night.
This is the first and only time Coco has made me cry 😢 Rip
Every time you miss Paul, open one of the gifts. He'll be there with you.
the last couple of weeks i've been starting my day listening to a youtube playlist that opens with the pee wee herman show intro. it's all so delightfully charming and weird that i have to sit down each time and watch it through to the end. his death is a shock for me bc it reminds of how we're born, we live and then we die, and the world just keeps on going.
Love you Paul. ❤ He was an integral part of my youth. What a cool guy…
Thanks for sharing, Conan. This 1 hit me hard. He was a 1 of a kind and a serious part of history. His early appearances on Letterman were legendary and only got better and better as years went on. Paul Reubens was very quick and a real funny person and performer. Rest EZ.
I love Paul Reubens, endless love for that man the way he was able to entertain children and adults simultaneously at the same level is unmatched. The guy had such talent. I love it what an inspiration he really inspired me to be a musician today.
The child porn charges killed his career. He was found with photos of underage boys in his “vintage porn” collection. The charges were later dropped.
A beautiful tribute to Paul ❤️ such a delightful human to have graced us with his presence on this earth 🧚🏻♀️ sending him all the Love 💕
He pulled a Norm on behalf of all of us who grew up with him, and I've got so much more respect for him because of it. An entertainer until the end.
I was very surprised and saddened to learn of Paul Reubens' passing away. His comic genius as Pee-wee Herman always held a special spot in my heart, and in the hearts of millions the world over. His three movies and many television episodes will be enjoyed and studied well into the future. Just For Old Times' Sake, Paul, "I know you are. But what am I?" and " Gee, Miss Yvonne you have BIG hair!". Rest in peace, Paul.
Listening to the podcast now and it's breaking my heart.... You can feel the sincerity
I was 6 years old when Pee Wee's Playhouse first aired. For a weird kid like me, this show fueled my imagination. It was strange and absurd, and the most clever thing i had ever seen. I feel so fortunate to have grown up during a time where Paul Reuben's influence was everywhere. In many ways I think watching him helped me realize that it was ok to be curious and silly, and just how i was. There was only one and he was it! He was always my favorite and will be so sorely missed. Thank you for sharing your genius with us mere mortals. RIP Paul ❤️👼🛵
Thank you Conan for being a friend to Paul.
Thank you for such a lovely tribute to your friend.
I used to watch Pee Wee's Playhouse when I was a kid and loved it. I had a chance to watch a few of them recently as an adult and they're even funnier. So many jokes that went over my head as a child. Plus it's a trip to see ol' "Larry" Fishburne as Cowboy Curtis! 😄