Holiday Palate Cleanser: Pee-Wee's Christmas Special, 25 Years Later

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]