Hollywood legends strange stash going up for auction in LA with iconic props, costumes and more up for grabs

More than three years after his passing, fans of Paul Reubens and his beloved character Pee-Wee Herman can take home some special items from the actor’s life.Julien’s Auction is presenting Pee-Wee’s Big Auction, where over 400 items from Reubens’ life and career will be put on the block.The auction will take place online and at The Groundlings Theatre (7307 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046) on Wednesday, October 28th at 10 a.m., with tickets going on sale Friday, October 2nd at Groundlings.com.The biggest news, opinion and culture shaping California right now.

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Never miss a story After creating his Pee-Wee Herman character during an improvisation exercise at The Groundlings Theatre in 1978, Reubens created the stage show dubbed “The Pee-Wee Herman Show” in the early 80s.That paved the way for Reubens to write the 1985 feature film “Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure,” which served as the directorial debut of Tim Burton and grossed over $40 million from a $7 million budget.The success of the film quickly led to the 1986 TV series Pee-Wee’s Playhouse, which ran from 1986 to 1990 and featured rising stars such as Phil Hartman, Laurence Fishburne and S.Epatha Merkerson.California Post News: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedInCalifornia Post Sports Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, XCalifornia Post Opinion California Post Newsletters: Sign up here!California Post App: Download here!Home delivery: Sign up here!Page Six Hollywood: Sign up here!The auction features dozens of items from both the film and TV series, with possibly the most coveted item being the full grey suit and red bowtie Reubens wore in Netflix’s 2015 film “Pee-Wee’s Big Holiday.”The slate grey suit was worn by Reubens throughout the film, with an opening bid of $4,000 already placed, with the auction house...