Pee-Wee Herman vs Ernest

[Law Talkin’ Guy]

As someone born in 1985 I don’t remember as much about the 1980s as I remember about the 1990s, but two absolute staples for my entertainment consumption in those formative years of the late 1980s were Pee-Wee Herman and Ernest P Worrell. I think Paul Reuben and Jim Varney were both brilliant in their respective roles.

Overall I think I preferred Pee-Wee’s Playhouse to Hey Vern, It’s Ernest! while I’d say I would probably collectively prefer most of Ernest’s films to Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure (though on an individual basis Pee-Herman’s single film may be better than any of Ernest’s films on an individual basis).

What say you Sherbros? Who was the king of 80s children’s comedy?

 

[Sycho Sid]

I never watched peewee and loved Jim Varney, so easy choice

 

[Sonny Qc]

Don't think we ever had pee wee on tv here in french canada

I remember Ernest tho.

John Cena start to look like him btw.

 

[mjmj]

Pee Wee's Playhouse was a staple of Saturday mornings. We also had the movie on tape and watched it countless times. So for me, Pee Wee was a big part of childhood. I remember Ernest, but never saw any of the movies and he didn't seem to be quite as front and center for us kids.

 

[PG29 red0 Jr]

PEE WEE >> ERNEST

 

[Yoel Bromero]

Earnest is better than Pee Wee, you KnowwhatImean

 

[Pliny Pete]

I remember everything about the Pee Wee Herman Saturday morning show but I dont remember anything about the Hey Vern, Its Ernest show even though I know I watched it because I was a fan of Ernest, I do remember his car commercials that initially lead to him getting famous though
Pee Wee's Big Adventure is one of my all time favorite movies, still quote it all the time, love watching it whenever it's on, didnt care for any of the other Pee Wee movies, though
Watched the first couple Ernest movies but dont remember anything about em
Plus, Pee Wee comes from the 70's LA comedy scene, I remember his first HBO special before the character transitioned into a childrens gimmick and he also did shots in the old Cheech And Chong movies when he was still working on the character before it became Pee Wee Herman
Pee Wee wins this easy

 

[IDGETKTFO]

Ernest, and it's not even close.

 

[koquerelle]

I remember everything about the Pee Wee Herman Saturday morning show but I dont remember anything about the Hey Vern, Its Ernest show even though I know I watched it because I was a fan of Ernest, I do remember his car commercials that initially lead to him getting famous though
Pee Wee's Big Adventure is one of my all time favorite movies, still quote it all the time, love watching it whenever it's on, didnt care for any of the other Pee Wee movies, though
Watched the first couple Ernest movies but dont remember anything about em
Plus, Pee Wee comes from the 70's LA comedy scene, I remember his first HBO special before the character transitioned into a childrens gimmick and he also did shots in the old Cheech And Chong movies when he was still working on the character before it became Pee Wee Herman
Pee Wee wins this easy

Big Adventure is better than anything Ernest did.

I loved Playhouse too. Smoked a lot of hash watching that show.

 

[Your Salad]

Pee Wee and it's not even close.
Buncha rubes in here voting Earnest.

 

[UberHere]

P.W.

Pee Wee’s Big Adventure > Ernest Goes to Camp

 

[Gene Tunney]

They both are pillars of the 80's childhood.

Went with Pee Wee.

 

[Mr. Shickadance]

Peewee easily, Ernest was fun but not nearly as fun or original as peewee, plus Paul Reubens being a Florida boy helps too

 

[Other]

Big Adventure is better than anything Ernest did.

I loved Playhouse too. Smoked a lot of hash watching that show.

Phil Hartman actually helped Paul Reubens develop the character.

 

[Other]

As someone born in 1985 I don’t remember as much about the 1980s as I remember about the 1990s, but two absolute staples for my entertainment consumption in those formative years of the late 1980s were Pee-Wee Herman and Ernest P Worrell. I think Paul Reuben and Jim Varney were both brilliant in their respective roles.

Overall I think I preferred Pee-Wee’s Playhouse to Hey Vern, It’s Ernest! while I’d say I would probably collectively prefer most of Ernest’s films to Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure (though on an individual basis Pee-Herman’s single film may be better than any of Ernest’s films on an individual basis).

What say you Sherbros? Who was the king of 80s children’s comedy?

'83 here and both were a huge staple in my house growing up, it's hard to give the edge to either.

Pee-Wee's Big Adventure is hard to beat, though.

 

[koquerelle]

Phil Hartman actually helped Paul Reubens develop the character.

I didn't know that. Thanks for the info!

 

[IDGETKTFO]

Ernest movies have way better replay value. I might have liked Pee Wee when i was young, but no way i could watch Playhouse or Big Adenture as an adult.

 

[Other]

I didn't know that. Thanks for the info!

I listen to Fly on the Wall Podcast with David Spade and Dana Carvey sometimes. One of the times John Lovitz was on they talked about that.

If you really want your mind blown, look up the album covers that Phil Hartman designed.

 

[koquerelle]

I listen to Fly on the Wall Podcast with David Spade and Dana Carvey sometimes. One of the times John Lovitz was on they talked about that.

If you really want your mind blown, look up the album covers that Phil Hartman designed.

I will.

 

[Streeter]

Ernest was funny on occasion . While Rubens was deginitley a better actor based on his non PWH roles he was annoying not funny. Ernest movies are a guilty pleasure sometimes