American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1914, the Artist Who Elevated the Grand Ole Opry and Wrote One of the Most-Performed Songs in History

On this day (February 18) in 1914, Pee Wee King was born Julius Frank Anthony Kuczynski in Abrams, Wisconsin. He learned to play accordion from his father, a polka musician, at a young age. Later, he ...
NPR

'Pee-wee as Himself' is a portrait of a private man and his public alter ego

In 1986, one of the most unusual and iconic kids' TV shows debuted. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "PEE-WEE'S PLAYHOUSE THEME") PAUL REUBENS: (As Pee-wee Herman) Hey. CYNDI LAUPER: (Singing) Come in and pull ...
Los Angeles Times

Everyone knew Pee-wee Herman. But few knew the man behind the man-child

The first time we see Paul Reubens in the documentary “Pee-wee as Himself,” he is not playing Pee-wee Herman, the antic man-child he portrayed in comedy routines, movies, a children’s TV show and most ...
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Cowboy Hat, worn by Pee Wee King

Beige felt cowboy hat with thin brown leather band 1/4"W. with metal buckle on top base of hat. Used by country singer and band leader, Pee Wee King. Milwaukee-born Pee Wee King performed on radio in ...