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7.9

To Tell the Tooth

7.9/10 · 44 votesSep 24, 198830 min

Ranked #2 of 2 in Season 3•−0.2 vs season avg

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Pee-wee has to eat his words when he tells the gang how important dental hygiene is and, then, develops an ow-some toothache! Since Jambi is taking a head-turning vacation at Mount Rushmore, Pee-Wee is forced to face his greatest fear - the dentist! He's so

Written byJohn Paragon

Seasons5

Season 3 Episodes2

Cast8

Paul Reubens

Paul Reubens

Pee-wee Herman

Lynne Marie Stewart

Lynne Marie Stewart

Miss Yvonne

Laurence Fishburne

Laurence Fishburne

Cowboy Curtis

Suzanne Kent

Suzanne Kent

Mrs. Renee

S. Epatha Merkerson

S. Epatha Merkerson

Reba

John Paragon

John Paragon

Jambi

Alison Mork

Alison Mork

Chairry (voice) / Magic Screen (voice)

William Marshall

William Marshall

The King of Cartoons

Crew3

W

Wayne Orr

Director

Paul Reubens

Paul Reubens

Director

John Paragon

John Paragon

Writer

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Episode Summary

"To Tell the Tooth" is episode 2 of Pee-wee's Playhouse season 3. It scored 7.9/10 from 44 votes, ranking #2 of 2 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Wayne Orr, Paul Reubens and written by John Paragon, it aired on September 24, 1988.