"This book is a must have for pop-culture enthusiasts as well as anyone who has enjoyed the prodigious Pee-wee Herman phenomena." —www.PeeWeesPlayhouse.tumblr.com
"Stills from the Playhouse and a fantastic Episode Guide enable the reader to relive memorable moments and learn obscure trivia. . . . Gaines demonstrates the enchantment and broad appeal of the Playhouse, as well as the spontaneity of a show where 'anything could happen.'" —Publishers Weekly (August 8, 2011)
"If you're a fan of Pee-wee Herman or Pee-wee's Playhouse then you are going to thoroughly enjoy this entertaining and enlightening book!" —www.OldSchool.tblog.com
"Inside Pee-wee's Playhouse's release couldn't have come at a better time. It's the perfect fix for die hard fans, and a great introduction for those just budding." —www.TheNonReview.com
"Utilizing interviews with key cast and crew members, Gaines follows the development and run of Pee-wee's Playhouse and liberally adds anecdotal material and behind-the-scenes gossip from numerous insiders. . . . all Pee-wee fans will enjoy this informative and fun text." —Library Journal (July 1, 2011)
About the Author
Caseen Gaines is a pop culture enthusiast and an author who has won awards for essays on the Flip Wilson Show and the Planet of the Apes film series. He is a high school English teacher and the cofounder of Hackensack Theatre Company. He lives in Hackensack, New Jersey.
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Review
"This book is a must have for pop-culture enthusiasts as well as anyone who has enjoyed the prodigious Pee-wee Herman phenomena." —www.PeeWeesPlayhouse.tumblr.com
"Stills from the Playhouse and a fantastic Episode Guide enable the reader to relive memorable moments and learn obscure trivia. . . . Gaines demonstrates the enchantment and broad appeal of the Playhouse, as well as the spontaneity of a show where 'anything could happen.'" —Publishers Weekly (August 8, 2011)
"If you're a fan of Pee-wee Herman or Pee-wee's Playhouse then you are going to thoroughly enjoy this entertaining and enlightening book!" —www.OldSchool.tblog.com
"Inside Pee-wee's Playhouse's release couldn't have come at a better time. It's the perfect fix for die hard fans, and a great introduction for those just budding." —www.TheNonReview.com
"Utilizing interviews with key cast and crew members, Gaines follows the development and run of Pee-wee's Playhouse and liberally adds anecdotal material and behind-the-scenes gossip from numerous insiders. . . . all Pee-wee fans will enjoy this informative and fun text." —Library Journal (July 1, 2011)
About the Author
Caseen Gaines is a pop culture enthusiast and an author who has won awards for essays on the Flip Wilson Show and the Planet of the Apes film series. He is a high school English teacher and the cofounder of Hackensack Theatre Company. He lives in Hackensack, New Jersey.