Today’s the day gang! The star of the GREATEST MOVIE EVER MADE turns 57 today. There has been talk of a new Pee Wee Project for like 20 years. So what’s the latest? Well, there are a few things in development. The most pressing is the Pee Wee stage show, which will go off in Hollywood in November. We here at JGT headquarters are seriously thinking about spending our Thanksgiving in LA.
Meanwhile, there are two Pee Wee scripts written, AND FOR THE LOVE OF GOD WILL SOMEONE WITH LOTS OF MONEY PLEASE PRODUCE THEM? Damnit, this is one of those times I wish I was filthy rich. The next Pee Wee movie is going to be Number 1 with a bullet at the box office, but these goons in Hollywood can’t see it, so nobody seems to be funding these films.

One is about Pee-Wee’s Playhouse, and I’m sure it will be a great film. But it’s the other script that has me really excited. It is what Reubens has called a “dark comedy”.

“It’s basically the story of Pee-wee Herman becoming famous as a singer,” Reubens explained. “He has a hit single and gets brought out to Hollywood to make musical movies, kind of like they did with Elvis. It all kind of goes downhill from there for Pee-wee. He turns into a monster. He does everything wrong and becomes a big jerk.” Though he described it as a movie “about fame,” Reubens insisted, “It’s not autobiographical.”

A dark Pee-Wee comedy. Color Me Sold. Of course, there is some bad news. Reubens admitted he’s talked to “Big Adventure” director Burton. “I have talked to Tim about one of them about a year ago. But Tim is booked. I think he would be interested in it, but he’s really busy.”

Damnit, Tim! Come to your senses man! There is nothing you are working on that is as important as a dark Pee Wee comedy. Nothing! OK, if not Tim, maybe David Lynch. You got any ideas for who should be director of these films?

First of all, a little heads up, this will not be a night for high scoring. The winning scores last night were 88 and 84. The 2nd round is a little different than usual. I think it’s kind of cool but it’s also really tough. Was able to raise a lot of money yesterday. Special thanks go out to the guys on Dog Peed on My Eagles Jersey, who after winning donated the cash equivalent of their gift certificate to the program. Classy move…and it certainly won’t hurt them in the power rankings. Had several other folks last night who were extremely generous with their offers. Trust me, it is greatly appreciated and will be put to good use.

OK, on to quizzo tonight. The Jams try to stay on top at 6:15 p.m. They’ll be hard pressed to keep their average up around 113 with tonight’s quiz, but that doesn’t mean they’ll lose their 3 game winning streak. Then we head to Black Sheep at 8 p.m. There are rumors of an Axis of Evil Knieval sighting tonight. They’ll be hard pressed to knock off a Duane’s World team that is King of the Hill at the Sheep. Hope to see ya tonight!

Here is a look at “The Future” in 1969. This is pretty cool.