paging mr herman mr herman to the pearly gates heartbreaking news paul rubens the comedian

and performance artist behind the childlike alter ego pee we herman died from complications of cancer

he was 70 he knew who we were, but who was he.

Rubens created his iconic character while performing with the comedy troupe the groundlings,

and it quickly became a cultural sensation on late night TV,

which led to his breakthrough film, Peewee's Big Adventure,

and his iconic Saturday morning live-action TV show, Peewee's Big Adventure, and his iconic Saturday morning live action TV show, Pee Wee's Playhouse.

After being arrested in a theater in Florida,

Paul Rubin's career got derailed despite a public outcry

against overzealous police.

Comedian Gilbert Godfrey joke,

If masturbation is a crime, I should be getting the electric chair.

Today, drag queen impresario misunderstood

joins us to look at the hilarious and wonderfully weird life and legacy of Paul Rubens,

the genius behind Pee Wee Herman.

Peevi!

Plus, a look at the urban legends surrounding Carol Channing and the life and legacy of

Chuhada Sadacat, the musician best known as Shnade O'Connor. I'm Faustafurnos, and I'm Mark Filian.

And this is Feast of Fun. Before we begin, let's listen to a scene from Pee Wee's Playhouse,

Season 1, Episode 1, titled Ice Cream Soup,

where Pee Wee is bullied by Randy when he's trying to make some chocolate vanilla ice cream soup.

Hey, boys and girls, let's make a snack.

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