Who said Hey Vern?
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Worrell is a fictional character, portrayed by Jim Varney in a series of television commercials and later in a television series (Hey Vern, It’s Ernest!) as well as a series of feature films.
What happened to Ernest Worrell?
GRINNING actor Jim Varney — who shot to fame as the goofy handyman Ernest and was the voice of Slinky Dog in the “Toy Story” movies — died yesterday. Varney, 50, died of lung cancer at his home in White House, Tenn.
Who was Vern in Ernest movies?
actor Jim Varney
Comedic actor Jim Varney played his signature character Ernest P. Worrell in hundreds of commercials and five Disney films including ‘Ernest Goes to Camp.
Where does the saying you know what I mean Vern come from?
For a couple of years in the early 1980s, Varney was the face of Braum’s. In commercials, Ernest spoke into the camera as if he was talking to an off-camera buddy: “Know what I mean, Vern?” In this neck of the woods, the catchphrase lingers to present day.
Was Ernest Saves Christmas filmed in Florida?
He would play her for most of the series up to Ernest Goes to Africa (1997). This was the first movie filmed at Disney/MGM Studios (now named Disney’s Hollywood Studios) in Orlando, Florida.
Does Ernest Saves Christmas have cuss words?
There’s no sex, violence, or language to speak of, which makes Ernest Saves Christmas a fairly safe, if not exactly heartwarming, option for families.
How many Ernest P. Worrell movies are there?
All ten movies feature Jim Varney in the role of Ernest.
Is Ernest Saves Christmas funny?
While “Ernest Saves Christmas” hardly is a Christmas Classic, it is still a funny and entertaining movie. Especially if you like the kind of slapstick comedy used there. And yes, there are a lot of funny situations, and I did laugh often and enjoyed the silliness of the movie, for sure.
What was Ernest catchphrase?
Ernest P. Worrell became a cult figure in the 1980s, known for his catchphrase, “knowwhatimean?” and for talking to an off-camera character named Vern.
Do we ever see Vern in Ernest?
His first appearance in theaters was Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam, although his first major appearance was Ernest Goes to Camp (1987). Ernest is known to live with a neighbor named Vern. While Vern is not seen on-screen, he is the person that Ernest considers his best friend.
What happened to the guy who played Ernest?
He is best known for his broadly comedic role as Ernest P….
| Jim Varney | |
|---|---|
| Died | February 10, 2000 (aged 50) White House, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Resting place | Lexington Cemetery |
| Occupation | Actor comedian |
| Years active | 1964–2000 |