The entire Playhouse is actually carried off into outer space to an alien planet, where they meet Zyzzybalubah, a lonely, big-headed alien who brought the Playhouse to his planet so he can have friends to play with. Pee-wee teaches the alien that if you want to have friends, you need to be nice. Secret Word: ZYZZYBALUBAH
Angela Bassett was planning her nuptials with then-fiancé Courtney B. Vance when cast in the lead role. The start of production kept being pushed back by producer Deborah Schindler which was a blessing and a curse for Bassett. The continued delay of production gave her ample time to get her body in perfect shape for the film but it also prevented her from being able to set a definite date for her wedding. Determined to get married in the fall of 1997, Bassett and Vance stood their ground ...[Read Story ]