The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers - Pee Wee Herman 1987

Pee Wee's act never gets old.

The best. RIP Joan Rivers. She was so sweet to him on here, he was much more relaxed with her than when he's with Letterman.

"Does that hurt you?" "Yeah, I'm laughin all the way to the bank." 😂 True statement Pee Wee.

So cool for Joan to sincerely appreciate the genius that is Pee Wee and not treat him like some freak, like other Hollywood celebs would. Kudos to you, late, great, Joan Rivers.

I am 63 years old and I still have the Pee Wee Herman doll that my sister gave me some 30 years ago. I keep him and his suit clean and sparkly! RIP Pee Wee! I love you!

An hysterical performer. One in a billion. Rest In Peace Paul.

Two comedic geniuses onstage together, lot's of fun seeing this.

It's hard to believe that both of these gems are no longer with us. I love how much Joan loved PeeWee.

I did that Cracked parody. And in 2011, backstage at his Broadway show, I gave him the original art. He was very happy and I was thrilled.

Pee Wee's Playhouse was a program for adults. I watched it every Saturday. The inuendos were funny as hell. Went right over the kids' heads. The camping episode, with Cowboy Curtis was FREAKING EPIC!

These two nuts... How can you not smile? The world is a much sadder place without them, but can you imagine Heaven now? What a blast! 🎉

Joan is one of the few people who lived a seemingly incredible life full of success in the industry but still managed to get robbed of her full potential. She would've been a fantastic latenight longterm host if Carson's ego hadn't saw to it that she wouldn't. RIP, Joan.

This is precious. Joan was having a blast! Of all the late night shows Pee Wee was on, Joan's was definitely the best.

paul reubens is one of the most brilliant comedians of all time

I think that PeeWee was the accidental genius. His gig became legendary. Truly one of a kind.

Telling my 26 year old son just now: When I first saw Pee Wee, the character was so complete, natural and classic I thought he was reviving an old Hollywood character from the golden age. So for about a year I told people PeeWee Herman is an old comedy guy from way back and this guy brought him back. Found out no, I was mistaken. But, THAT’S how original and flawless Paul Reubens put this all together. Mr. Bean is another genius character of that caliber. Barney Fife, Freddy the freeloader and others. That’s the class Pee Wee will be in forever. The very best.

Pee Wee has the most unique and recognizable voice in recorded history.

I miss the 80s. Funny thing is, during the 80s I never thought I would feel that way.

~ He was one of the funniest people on the planet back then.

The main thing that strikes me about Pee Wee is that his audiences were half laughing at him and half laughing at his act. And the immeasurable amount of courage it took to do his act.