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‘Pee-wee’s Playhouse’ and ‘Elvira’ stars say John Paragon was so much more than Jambi
The death of John Paragon, who played Jambi ... like when they penned young adult books about her character. Cassandra Peterson, who plays horror icon Elvira, tells The Times about her newly ...
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The Woman Behind Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, on Her 35th Year as the Bodacious Horror Hostess
While putting together an all-new anniversary “coffin table book” celebrating ... he knew exactly what Elvira should be doing and saying. My writing partner, John Paragon, and I needed ...
Los Angeles Daily News3y
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark icon Cassandra Peterson opens up in ‘Yours Cruelly, Elvira’ memoir
As much as the book is about the rise of Elvira ... Peterson sought input from comedian, writer and fellow Groundling John Paragon to bring Elvira to life. Paragon, who died earlier this year ...
Los Angeles Times3y
Cassandra Peterson finally drags Elvira, L.A.’s spookiest icon, out of the dark
When the book came out last month ... Edie McClurg and the late John Paragon, who helped shape Elvira as Peterson’s confidante and writing partner. “It’s very easy to write off Cassandra ...
Mental Floss3y
14 Fiendish Facts About Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
Cassandra Peterson credits John Paragon, the actor who played Jambi on Pee-wee’s Playhouse, with helping her create Elvira ... Peterson writes in her book. “But I still wonder sometimes ...
Los Angeles Times3y
Actor John Paragon, Jambi the Genie on ‘Pee-Wee’s Playhouse,’ dies at 66
“Lost someone that meant the world to me and was such a huge part of ‘Elvira’ and my life that it’s impossible to express how sad I feel,” Peterson tweeted Friday. “John ...
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Elvira Opens Up About Late Mentors Phil Hartman and Paul Reubens — and the Emotional Dreams She Has About Them (Exclusive)
At The Groundlings’ 50th anniversary party in Los Angeles, the actress — known best, by many, as Elvira — spoke ... because I studied Phil Hartman, John Paragon and Paul Reubens,” the ...
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John Paragon, Aka ‘Jambi The Genie’ On ‘Pee-Wee’s Playhouse’, Is Laid To Rest In Unique Urn
Friends and family of actor/writer/director John ... Paragon died on April 3, 2021 at age 67 of heart disease complications. His ashes were stored by actress Cassandra Peterson (aka Elvira ...
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John Paragon, ‘Pee-wee’s Playhouse’ Star, Dies at 66
John Paragon ... a recurring role as Cedric on “Seinfeld,” “The Elvira Show” and “Elvira’s Movie Macabre.” In 2011, Paragon reprised his role as Jambi the Genie in the television ...
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John Paragon, ‘Jambi The Genie’ On ‘Pee-Wee’s Playhouse’, Is Laid To Rest In Unique Urn
Friends and family of actor/writer/director John ... Paragon died on April 3, 2021, at age 67 of heart disease complications. His ashes were stored by actress Cassandra Peterson (aka Elvira ...
Yahoo3y
John Paragon, ‘Pee-wee’s Playhouse’ Star, Dies at 66
John Paragon ... a recurring role as Cedric on “Seinfeld,” “The Elvira Show” and “Elvira’s Movie Macabre.” In 2011, Paragon reprised his role as Jambi the Genie in the television ...