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Rob Zombie’s First Hollywood Job Was Even Stranger Than You Think

The rock singer described himself as the ‘lowest rung on the ladder’ during his tenure.

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Shock rocker Rob Zombie first began his ascent in the entertainment business alongside his band White Zombie, which he co-founded with his then-girlfriend, Sean Yseult, in 1985. However, the group wasn’t an immediate success, and Zombie was forced to find other ways to make ends meet. One of the jobs he worked during that time was at an animation studio in New York City called Broadcast Arts. The company was primarily known for producing commercials, but after Zombie joined the crew, they announced they would team up with a popular comedian for his new children’s TV series.

The show in question was Pee-wee’s Playhouse,........

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