`Pee-Wee' Accused Of Lewd Act

SARASOTA, Fla. - Children's television star "Pee-wee Herman" was arrested for allegedly exposing himself inside an adult theater, authorities said yesterday.

The comic, whose real name is Paul Reubens, was arrested Friday night after undercover detectives raided the South Trail Cinema in a sting operation, a Sarasota County Sheriff's affidavit said.

Reubens was observed exposing himself and masturbating, and a detective arrested him in the lobby, the affidavit said.

Reubens, 38, was charged with exposure of a sexual organ and released from the county jail Friday night after posting a $219 bond. Three other people were arrested on similar charges, said a booking officer who spoke on condition of anonymity.