If you ever doubted how amazing, imaginative, cheeky, and twisted Paul Rubens' signature character was in his heyday, doubt no more as you take in this full version of an hour-long Pee-Wee's Christmas Special from December 1988. It features Chairy, Miss Yvonne, Conky, Cowboy Curtis (Laurence Fishburne) and the rest of the gang, along with a slew of guest stars including Cher, Joan Rivers, Oprah Winfrey (!), Charo, Magic Johnson, Annette Funicello, Frankie Avalon, Grace Jones, and k.d. lang.

Also, if you ever doubted the not-so-secret gay subtext to this show, just wait for the "construction workers" making the new wing of the playhouse out of fruitcake at the 43:45 mark.

You're welcome, and Merry Christmas.

[via Laughing Squid]