Two 1981 "The Pee-wee Herman Show" Mr. Knucklehead Sock Puppets are displayed during the "Paul Rubens Big Auction" Julien's auctions press preview at the Groundlings Theater and School, where the character of Pee Wee Hermanwas created, on October 14, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP via Getty Images)