What did Pee Wee do?

‘Pee-wee’s Playhouse’ star Paul Reubens is arrested for masturbating in an adult theater in 1991. (Originally published by the Daily News on July 28, 1991.) SARASOTA, Fla. — Children’s television star Pee-wee Herman was arrested and charged with exposing himself inside an adult theater, authorities said yesterday.

What was Pee-wee Herman convicted?

Actor Paul Reubens, best known for his role as “Pee-wee Herman,” pleaded guilty Friday to a misdemeanor obscenity charge and was placed on probation, court officials said. Both sides claimed victory in the plea bargain, in which prosecutors dropped more serious charges of child pornography against Reubens, 51.

Why is it called Pee-wee?

peewee (adj.) 1877, “small, tiny; for children,” a dialect word, possibly a varied reduplication of wee. Attested earlier (1848) as a noun meaning “a small marble.” (Baseball Hall-of-Famer Harold “Peewee” Reese got his nickname because he was a marbles champion before he became a Dodgers shortstop.)

Why did Pee-wee Herman fall from grace?

As anyone familiar with Pee-wee likely remembers, Pee-wee’s fall from grace was prompted by Reubens’ 1991 arrest for indecent exposure after he was caught masturbating at an adult movie theater.

What was the secret word on Pee-Wee’s Playhouse?

In season 1, Episode 7 The Restaurant, Pee-wee says the secret word (“day”) when explaining the instructions, but no one screams.

How much is Pee-Wee’s net worth?

What is Paul Reubens’ Net Worth and Salary? Paul Reubens, also known by his character/alter ego, “Pee-Wee Herman”, is an American comedian, actor and television personality who has a net worth of $5 million dollars.