Answer: genius

From The NY Times: Pee-wee started turning up on late-night talk shows, especially “Late Night With David Letterman,” where the juxtaposition of the idiosyncratic Pee-wee and the laid-back, somewhat befuddled Mr. Letterman was comedy gold. (Read Full NY Times story)

Comedy Gold is absolutely spot-on.

And there was nothing better than a befuddled David Letterman…the same person who completely destroyed Late Night talk show norms with his nonsensical methods. But as the recipient of same bizarre whimsy he had dealt many of his guests – he was befuddled…and obviously enjoying every minute.

Check it out.