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CBS News
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
The Alamo puts Pee-wee Herman's bike on display
It took 40 years, but Pee-wee's bike is now at the Alamo. Just not the basement. The Alamo announced last week it had acquired and would display the iconic bike from the 1985 Tim Burton film, "Pee-wee's Big Adventure." The San Antonio landmark plays a key role in the film chronicling Pee-wee Herman's search for his stolen bicycle when a devious fortuneteller tells him the bike is located in the Alamo's basement. Pee-wee, played by the late Paul Reubens, learns the Alamo doesn't have a basement, but hasn't stopped tourists from tongue-in-cheek inquiries. "It's the most common question our guest services team hears is, 'Where is the basement at the Alamo?'" said Jonathan Huhn, senior communications director for the Alamo Trust, Inc., the nonprofit organization that oversees the Alamo's operations. "It's an iconic piece of Alamo pop-culture history." The red-and-white bike — or as Pee-wee calls it in the movie, "the best bike in the whole world" — is adorned with streamers on the handlebars and a lion emblem at the front. Huhn said it was acquired from an auction in Los Angeles. The bike will serve as a centerpiece in the Mays Family Legacy Gallery, which examines the Alamo's cultural impact, part of a new visitor center and museum slated to open in fall 2027. It will join other pop culture items, including memorabilia from the 1960 movie about the Alamo that starred John Wayne. "It's really a pop culture bridge" that will bring people to learn about the Alamo's history, Huhn said. But before then, the bike will go on display for a limited time at the Ralston Family Collections Center. The Alamo also plans to host a free public screening of "Pee-wee's Big Adventure" in Plaza de Valero. More details about dates for the display and the screening will be released later. Unlike the Alamo, the building where Pee-wee's bike will eventually be located does have a basement. But, before you ask, that's not where the bike will be.
The Independent
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Pee-wee's bike is at the Alamo, but not where you think
It took 40 years, but Pee-wee's bike is now at the Alamo. Just not the basement. The Alamo announced last week it had acquired and would display the iconic bike from the 1985 Tim Burton film, 'Pee-wee's Big Adventure.' The San Antonio landmark plays a key role in the film chronicling Pee-wee Herman 's search for his stolen bicycle when a devious fortuneteller tells him the bike is located in the Alamo's basement. Pee-wee, played by the late Paul Reubens, learns the Alamo doesn't have a basement, but hasn't stopped tourists from tongue-in-cheek inquiries. 'It's the most common question our guest services team hears is, 'Where is the basement at the Alamo?'' said Jonathan Huhn, senior communications director for the Alamo Trust, Inc., the nonprofit organization that oversees the Alamo's operations. 'It's an iconic piece of Alamo pop-culture history.' The red-and-white bike — or as Pee-wee calls it in the movie, 'the best bike in the whole world" — is adorned with streamers on the handlebars and a lion emblem at the front. Huhn said it was acquired from an auction in Los Angeles. The bike will serve as a centerpiece in the Mays Family Legacy Gallery, which examines the the Alamo's cultural impact, part of a new visitor center and museum slated to open in fall 2027. It will join other pop culture items including memorabilia from the 1960 movie about the Alamo that starred John Wayne. 'It's really a pop culture bridge" that will bring people to learn about the Alamo's history, Huhn said. But before then, the bike will go on display for a limited time at the Ralston Family Collections Center. The Alamo also plans to host a free public screening of 'Pee-wee's Big Adventure' in Plaza de Valero. More details about dates for the display and the screening will be released later. Unlike the Alamo, the building where Pee-wee's bike will eventually be located does have a basement. But, before you ask, that's not where the bike will be.
Al Arabiya
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Al Arabiya
Pee-wee's bike is at the Alamo, but not where you think
The Alamo announced last week it had acquired and would display the iconic bike from the 1985 Tim Burton film, Pee-wee's Big Adventure. The San Antonio landmark plays a key role in the film, chronicling Pee-wee Herman's search for his stolen bicycle when a devious fortuneteller tells him the bike is located in the Alamo's basement. Pee-wee, played by the late Paul Reubens, learns the Alamo doesn't have a basement but hasn't stopped tourists from tongue-in-cheek inquiries. 'It's the most common question our guest services team hears is 'Where is the basement at the Alamo?'' said Jonathan Huhn, senior communications director for the Alamo Trust Inc., the nonprofit organization that oversees the Alamo's operations. 'It's an iconic piece of Alamo pop-culture history.' The red-and-white bike – or as Pee-wee calls it in the movie, 'the best bike in the whole world' – is adorned with streamers on the handlebars and a lion emblem at the front. Huhn said it was acquired from an auction in Los Angeles. The bike will serve as a centerpiece in the Mays Family Legacy Gallery, which examines the Alamo's cultural impact, part of a new visitor center and museum slated to open in fall 2027. It will join other pop culture items including memorabilia from the 1960 movie about the Alamo that starred John Wayne. 'It's really a pop culture bridge that will bring people to learn about the Alamo's history,' Huhn said. But before then, the bike will go on display for a limited time at the Ralston Family Collections Center. The Alamo also plans to host a free public screening of Pee-wee's Big Adventure in Plaza de Valero. More details about dates for the display and the screening will be released later. Unlike the Alamo, the building where Pee-wee's bike will eventually be located does have a basement. But before you ask, that's not where the bike will be.
Associated Press
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Pee-wee's bike is at the Alamo, but not where you think
It took 40 years, but Pee-wee's bike is now at the Alamo. Just not the basement. The Alamo announced last week it had acquired and would display the iconic bike from the 1985 Tim Burton film, 'Pee-wee's Big Adventure.' The San Antonio landmark plays a key role in the film chronicling Pee-wee Herman's search for his stolen bicycle when a devious fortuneteller tells him the bike is located in the Alamo's basement. Pee-wee, played by the late Paul Reubens, learns the Alamo doesn't have a basement, but hasn't stopped tourists from tongue-in-cheek inquiries. 'It's the most common question our guest services team hears is, 'Where is the basement at the Alamo?'' said Jonathan Huhn, senior communications director for the Alamo Trust, Inc., the nonprofit organization that oversees the Alamo's operations. 'It's an iconic piece of Alamo pop-culture history.' The red-and-white bike — or as Pee-wee calls it in the movie, 'the best bike in the whole world' — is adorned with streamers on the handlebars and a lion emblem at the front. Huhn said it was acquired from an auction in Los Angeles. The bike will serve as a centerpiece in the Mays Family Legacy Gallery, which examines the the Alamo's cultural impact, part of a new visitor center and museum slated to open in fall 2027. It will join other pop culture items including memorabilia from the 1960 movie about the Alamo that starred John Wayne. 'It's really a pop culture bridge' that will bring people to learn about the Alamo's history, Huhn said. But before then, the bike will go on display for a limited time at the Ralston Family Collections Center. The Alamo also plans to host a free public screening of 'Pee-wee's Big Adventure' in Plaza de Valero. More details about dates for the display and the screening will be released later. Unlike the Alamo, the building where Pee-wee's bike will eventually be located does have a basement. But, before you ask, that's not where the bike will be.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘The Summer I Turned Pretty' Star Apologizes to Taylor Swift in Resurfaced Video
'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Star Apologizes to Taylor Swift in Resurfaced Video originally appeared on Parade. The Summer I Turned Pretty star apologized to in a resurfaced video about her music. This week, the Today show's official TikTok account re-posted a 2023 clip of the actor behind Conrad Fisher after he was asked about the Fisher brothers' favorite Swift song. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 "I enjoy Taylor Swift, I just don't know her music like that," he admitted. "And I apologize to her. I'm sorry." Briney continued, "And I don't want to be like, 'Blank Space,' and people are like, 'What?'" After that, the video cut to , the actor who portrays Jeremiah Fisher. "I feel like they would jam out to 'Blank Space,'" he shared. "That's like a good going-out song. I feel like that's a good answer." In the comments, fans of the beloved Prime Video series based on the trilogy written by Jenny Han weighed in on the answers. One TikTok user declared, "Oh Connie baby you never have to apologize!" Another wrote, "I apologize to her 🤣🤣🤣." Someone else pointed out, "Whoever edited this is 100% team Conrad." The Summer I Turned Prettyfeatures many Swift songs throughout its three seasons, in addition to hidden Easter eggs referencing the pop star, so it's safe to assume Briney has heard his fair share of songs now. During a 2022 interview with E! Online, Han revealed that she "almost dedicated" the second book of the series to Swift. "I was listening to Fearless and I was like, 'These songs have really helped me get to the finish line,'" the author shared. "When I write books, I like to listen to music to help me see the emotional vein of the story and her music really did that with me for the series." The first two episodes of The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 are available to stream on Prime Video. A new episode will be added weekly until the series finale on Sept. 17. Next: 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Star Apologizes to Taylor Swift in Resurfaced Video first appeared on Parade on Jul 18, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 18, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
