tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20710455.post115255884107329624..comments2023-12-20T08:31:53.642-05:00Comments on POPSURFING.COM: Pee-wee Is Back!Michael in New Yorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01449933463450154603noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20710455.post-1152719043146147782006-07-12T11:44:00.000-04:002006-07-12T11:44:00.000-04:00Wikipedia can be very useful. But Hartman has no c...Wikipedia can be very useful. But Hartman has no credit other than acting on the first Pee-wee HBO special Pee-wee Live at the Roxy. No writing credit, no co-created credit. Clearly he became a big part, working with Reuben every step of the way after that.Michael in New Yorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01449933463450154603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20710455.post-1152713236540350172006-07-12T10:07:00.000-04:002006-07-12T10:07:00.000-04:00I believe that Hartman and Reubens co-created the ...I believe that Hartman and Reubens co-created the character while with the Groundlings.<BR/><BR/>From Wikipedia (which of course could be wrong):<BR/><BR/>In the 1970s, Reubens performed at local comedy clubs and made four guest appearances on The Gong Show. He soon joined the Los Angeles-based improvisational comedy team The Groundlings and remained a member for six years, working with Bob McClurg, John Paragon, Susan Barnes, and Phil Hartman. Hartman and Reubens became friends, often writing and working on material together. Reubens wrote sketches and developed his improvisational skills. He also forged a significant friendship and working relationship with Hartman, with whom he developed the "Pee-wee Herman" character.priv8petehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08581174665532176849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20710455.post-1152662336511318242006-07-11T19:58:00.000-04:002006-07-11T19:58:00.000-04:00Phil Hartman is certainly a key contributor to Pee...Phil Hartman is certainly a key contributor to Pee-wee, having cowritten Pee-wee's Big adventure and contributed to the series and appeared in the first special. But I don't think we can call him co-creator. I think that belongs solely to Reubens, unless you know something I don't. I never thought twice about Hartman on SNL, but I really grew to love him on NewsRadio and now I too miss him.Michael in New Yorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01449933463450154603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20710455.post-1152641713698848982006-07-11T14:15:00.000-04:002006-07-11T14:15:00.000-04:00It's a shame Pee-Wee co-creator, Phil Hartman, is ...It's a shame Pee-Wee co-creator, Phil Hartman, is not around for interviews. Man, do I miss Phil Hartman...priv8petehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08581174665532176849noreply@blogger.com