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Ernest Goes to MovieWeb: How Jim Varney Went From Mascot to Icon
Jim Varney's Ernest P. Worrell character started out as an advertising tool. Here is how he became a pop culture icon.
John Cherry, Creator of Jim Varney's Ernest, Dies at 73
John Cherry, director of nearly every installment of the Ernest movie series, has passed away after a battle with Parkinson's disease.
Ernest Scared Stupid Was Released in Theaters 30 Years Ago Today
Jim Varney ventured into Halloween territory with the classic comedy Ernest Scared Stupid, which is now 30 years old.
Jim Varney Doc The Importance of Being Ernest Is Fully Funded After Successful Kickstarter
The Importance of Being Ernest aims to tell the definitive story of Jim Varney and Ernest P. Worrell, and the project has far surpassed its Kickstarter goal.
Jim Varney Celebrated by Ernest Fans on What Would've Been His 72nd Birthday
Fans are paying tribute to the late Jim Varney on the day the Ernest actor should be celebrating his 72nd birthday.
Jim Varney Documentary The Importance of Being Ernest Launches Kickstarter Campaign
The Importance of Being Ernest, which is currently raising funds on Kickstarter, will chronicle the life and career of Jim Varney.
The Importance of Being Ernest Documentary Trailer Celebrates the Legend of Jim Varney
The Importance of Being Ernest will delve into the unforgettable life and career of Jim Varney, the man behind Ernest P. Worrell.
Ernest P. Worrell Tribute Video Celebrates Jim Varney as the Original Viral Superstar
A new YouTube video explores how Jim Varney became the 'original viral star' by playing Ernest P. Worrell in the 1980's.