THE UNTOLD TRUTH 🌟 JIM VARNEY (ERNEST)

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3 жыл бұрын

Hey there, Vern. I’m so glad you’re here to join us today.
Do you remember Ernest P. Worrell - the first viral superstar? "KnoWhutImean?” He was huge before smartphones and that strange new app called tik tok that all the kids are on nowadays.
“Today’s the day Vern, when Ernest will go down in those big, thick history books.”
So come on, let’s look at the colorful life and tragic ending of Jim Varney, the man that stared straight into the hearts of all media lovers in the 80s and 90s. But if you think Ernest was all Varney accomplished, or that Jim himself was a bubbling fooled - you’d be sorely mistaken. Jim always had a knack for making people laugh. The people who worked with him said that he was funnier off camera than he was on. Ernest was lovable, goofy beyond belief, and very relatable. We all know someone like him and that’s why the character was so successful. I’m looking at you Uncle Glenn.
I’m your host - Nostalgic Nick! And let’s jump on in and see if I can channel as much contagious energy as Ernest! If you enjoy this video, please give it a thumbs up, don’t be shy, Ernest never was. and subscribe to our channel so you never miss an episode!
THE UNTOLD TRUTH 🌟 JIM VARNEY (ERNEST)
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@DYR 3 жыл бұрын

WHAT DO YOU REMEMBER MOST ABOUT JIM VARNEY? 🤔

@mrj-charles6383 3 жыл бұрын

Probably Ernest Goes to Jail was one I watched many times. Something about Felix or as I call him Evil Ernest is always funny to me. My Brother RIP was a big fan or the Ernest movies' and got me hooked on them.

@michaelparham9551 3 жыл бұрын

Seeing him at the car wash in the city in Tennessee where we both lived. No I did not say" Know what I mean Vern " but I did say hello and so did he. He was washing his De Lorean.

@Farrah300 3 жыл бұрын

My all-time favorite Ernest movie is "Ernest Saves Christmas. I may have commented on this before, so I apologize for repeating it if I did. Ernest Saves Christmas was the funniest ever!!!

@Farrah300 3 жыл бұрын

I also adored him in the role of "Jed Clampett" in the movie version of "The Beverly Hillbillies. True, he was no Buddy Ebsen, but he brought his own unique style to the role, and that's what I loved about him in this film.

@beckysmith2346 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite commercials was the one with the tv where he said “my daddy used to work on them” before getting shocked. My dad was a repairman so I loved it.

@PrincessZelda_is_My_Side_Chick 3 жыл бұрын

All I gotta say is "Ernest Scared Stupid." The best Halloween movie EVER.

@comedyoutlawnoahlockwood1241 2 жыл бұрын

Troll: Ernest you're going to pay for your forefathers doings! Ernest: 4 father's? I only had one father and I didn't know him all that well..... 😂 Lol 😂

@PrincessZelda_is_My_Side_Chick 2 жыл бұрын

@@comedyoutlawnoahlockwood1241 good ol' Trantor

@tomspring213 2 жыл бұрын

Kill it with Miak 🤣

@PrincessZelda_is_My_Side_Chick 2 жыл бұрын

@@tomspring213 100% Bulgarian Miak

@PrincessZelda_is_My_Side_Chick 2 жыл бұрын

I actually dressed up as Ernest one year for Halloween. Had the whole getup... His khaki hat, the gray pocket tee with denim Wrangler vest.. Even the shoes.. It was perfect. I even practiced enough and got good at his facial expression when he goes "Eeeeeeewwwwwwww" Everyone knew exactly who I was

@wirelesmike73 3 жыл бұрын

I was lucky enough to meet him at some gas station when I was a kid. I walked up and asked if he was Ernest. He laughed and said, 'Only when I'm workin'.' He was, in fact, one of the nicest people I've ever met. Three years later, I randomly happened to bump into him again. And, to my utter superprise, he remembered me. THAT blew my mind. So sad that he went so soon.

@mikereseigh Жыл бұрын

That's a great memory

@brahtrumpwonbigly7309 Жыл бұрын

That's cool. Seemed like a genuine guy.

@punawelewele Жыл бұрын

You casually bumped into Jim Varney twice. You're a Legend my guy.

@theredmenace4581 Жыл бұрын

The man deserved so much more time here. He'll always be my childhood hero.

@stardustsimulation Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! That sounds like a great memory.

@pandabutt3384 Жыл бұрын

I was almost scared to watch this because so many of these videos expose how awful these people usually are. It warms my heart to know he was such an amazing person both on and off screen. Thank you, Jim, for everything. You helped make my childhood an enjoyable one.

@dishonoredundead Жыл бұрын

Yeah I feel you on that one. Makes it even more beautiful when a man like this can exist, in a world like this. Know what I mean?

@marcybunting6609 Жыл бұрын

Same here.

@MKDyer1988 Жыл бұрын

Yea, I know. Same here. You have an image of a person and the some jerk on KZfaq cone along and ultimately shatters it. It's so amazing to know that at least some of the people who made my childhood great were actually as wonderful and decent as I originally thought, if not better

@brandansampsan Жыл бұрын

Same here, super relieved now

@1971bdott Жыл бұрын

I worked with Jim on “ Ernest rides again” and “ Ernest goes to school”. He was a very kind person and amazing actor he would just slip into doing Shakespeare and it was truly amazing performance. Sadly, he died way too young.

@scottmichael3745 Жыл бұрын

Very cool my friend. Thanks for sharing.

@teronward7570 Жыл бұрын

I'm nosey, what was your job?

@TheOtherCatholic 11 ай бұрын

What did you do on those films?

@gregmatic2861 3 жыл бұрын

That man was a national treasure. The Christmas movie alone proved that.

@tsadkiel2008 3 жыл бұрын

"Air Brakes, hehehehehe" best line of that movie!

@Grinlathak 3 жыл бұрын

Ernest P. Worell : Hey! Listen, I gotta get these reindeer down to the children's museumm, like, five minutes ago, you know what I mean? Chuck : Elms? Ernest P. Worell : No. Ernest. Chuck : Your name ain't Elms? Ernest P. Worell : No. Ernest. Chuck : We're holding these reindeer for a guy named "Helper Elms". Now, we've got some REAL good questions, and he'd better have some REAL good answers. Ernest P. Worell : Look, it's a long story, but before I tell you, let me ask you something. Do you believe in Santa Claus? Chuck : [eyes the flying reindeer on the ceiling] Somehow... I knew this question was going to come up.

@jamesa77522 3 жыл бұрын

I like ernest goes to jail and the on the jury bored at the hearing and bites into the pen. There is ink all over his face then he starts chewing on the paper. Then everyone looks at him . 🤣😂🤣😂

@robertstone9988 3 жыл бұрын

Scared stupid was the best

@gregmatic2861 3 жыл бұрын

@@robertstone9988 No it wasn't. That Christmas movie was a masterpiece.

@un-trackable5705 3 жыл бұрын

I was a lonely child. Earnest was always talking directly to me. Love him forever.

@ericparrish1515 3 жыл бұрын

Doubt that

@westtnskirmishlog6820 Жыл бұрын

Same here. I always wondered if they really had to be sneaky to do his commercials around Nashville without letting his fans, see him. We used to think we loved him the most in the south, but no, folks all over loved and respected this man. Great feller. Lots of bad times were made better for me thanks to Mr. Varney. Still are. God bless you and yours.

@dollydagger8492 Жыл бұрын

Same

@robertjoplin252 Жыл бұрын

I felt like he was talking to me too! Thanks for sharing your memory.

@ScottAndScarlettsDarkHumor Жыл бұрын

I grew up in the town Jim lived in. As you would expect, everyone knew Jim. But it wasn't just the terminally ill kids that got to meet Ernest in person, if the local school had a public event, Jim might be there dressed as Ernest and swamped with kids and parents around him. To us yes he was Ernest but he was also just Jim. Even today, those of us that know, are proud to say that this is where home was for Jim Varney.

@sasamarie 6 ай бұрын

What town is that? Just wondering

@FangZeronos 3 жыл бұрын

My family still says "know what i mean, Vern?" on occasion. One of those great phrases that just don't die.

@troopcom 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve used it many times too!

@aimeewalls8208 2 жыл бұрын

Same!

@solidslovak4906 2 жыл бұрын

im guessing you live in the midwest?

@jwalker6260 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t let it! I say it to my son every time I’m teaching him how to fix something.

@FangZeronos 2 жыл бұрын

@@solidslovak4906 yep! California born but living in Oklahoma.

@lizzymartin4291 3 жыл бұрын

I remember crying when he passed

@HelloKitty-jz5gm 3 жыл бұрын

I cried, too.

@bettyschneider5268 3 жыл бұрын

May he ( RIP) amen!🌈🌹💐🥀💒

@williammcassell3088 3 жыл бұрын

SAD DAY, LIKE WHEN JOHN DENVER DIED AND TOM LESTER.

@jameswalker4225 3 жыл бұрын

HE’S DEAD??? WTF??? NO.

@jameswalker4225 3 жыл бұрын

@@williammcassell3088 what? Varney tried flying too?

@jerrywerth8087 Жыл бұрын

I was born in 82 so naturally Ernest was a huge part of my childhood. I can still watch those movies that I have seen hundreds of times and laugh my butt off and get the same happy emotions I had when I was a kid. It's kind of hard to pick a favorite movie but Ernest Goes to Camp was amazing and I really enjoyed Ernest Goes to Jail also. Excellent video I'm glad you covered this! This video brought back so many fond childhood memories.

@BHarris25 Жыл бұрын

I just watched Ernest saves Christmas couple weeks ago and I’m telling you what his rendition of a “oh Christmas tree” is a classic.

@christhophercruzflores Жыл бұрын

I don't understand why these movies failed and get destroyed by critics and even the audience?

@Schoolforthesoul Жыл бұрын

I was also born in 82 and Ernest goes to camp and jail are also my two favorites.

@Chellespringer1912 6 ай бұрын

I was born in 80. I have Camp, Christmas, Jail, and Scared Stupid all on DVD and still watch them all the time. ❤

@guitarguru.3572 Жыл бұрын

Jim Varney was a huge, huge part of my youth. I’ll never forget seeing Ernest saves Christmas in the theater with my family. I can still hear my dad laugh at the “air brakes” gag to this day.

@djmexicanodetx2195 3 жыл бұрын

Earnest scared stupid and Earnest saves Christmas are my favorite Ernest films!

@joemama-cf7sj 3 жыл бұрын

Earnest goes to prison is the all time best. Scared stupid was great to though.

@joshs9878 3 жыл бұрын

And Ernest goes to camp was good too....man the memories I’m getting old lol I got an Ernest dvd collection in the living room.....I don’t even own a DVD player anymore........

@kiddos2girls 3 жыл бұрын

I grew up during Earnest and I love both of those. My girls (adults now) quote Earnest Scared Stupid.

@Jeudaos 3 жыл бұрын

Ernest Scared Stupid is a GREAT movie. I'm a fan of like 95% of Varney movies though. A lot of my childhood.

@stevecisneros2810 3 жыл бұрын

I fcking loved earnest scares stupid!

@jorynickila7760 3 жыл бұрын

I met Jim Varney in 1993. You was one of the most well-spoken men I have ever met and just from talking to him I can fully understand that he was one of the gentlest men on the planet and he was a true gentleman and only wanted to make people laugh because he knew laughter true laughter could solve most of the world's problems. I love you Jim Varney God Rest Your Soul.😢

@MarijuanaRecords 2 жыл бұрын

Ernest Goes To Jail I watched my moms friends husband 1 of my favorite people John who was about 50-60 at the time cry watching it it was so funny my Grandpa used to really laugh Ernest Goes To Jail is 1 of the funniest movies of all time.

@gabriellam1894 2 жыл бұрын

I totally wish I could have met him!

@jadon8547 Жыл бұрын

@@gabriellam1894 same

@westtnskirmishlog6820 Жыл бұрын

A great man. We miss you and love you sir.

@SniffHeinkel Жыл бұрын

@@gabriellam1894 Me too. He was hilarious!

@cold8578 Жыл бұрын

Never met him, but spending some time learning about him was worth every moment. Great entertainer, great person

@kanevivi Жыл бұрын

Honestly I didnt know alot about his earlier works so it was interesting to learn more about him. But I'll admit even from what bits i did know i could tell he was a good guy.

@mikegamerguy4776 Жыл бұрын

Seeing this brought back some good memories of watching him with my father. Rest in peace Jim. You are a legend.

@sirraf23 Жыл бұрын

I still get teary eyed anytime I see Jim. He was such a blessing to this world.

@damon2772nomad Жыл бұрын

Jim was a special human. Deserves a comedy award. * I'll never forget my dad being mad for me renting an Ernest movie instead of a tough guy karate movie, like my brother, him, and I normally did on weekends. My brother gave me a hard time too, well I remember feeling about 2 inches tall for being a little wimp. Half hour in and they were both laughing into tears from Jim's comedy and I felt like we found a new thing to bond over. Pretty soon we watched them all together. Rip Jim and pop's.

@ExoTheDrakoXIII Жыл бұрын

American culture is very toxic...srry bro... Srry that you cannot just have unique ideas or taste in music and movies without getting attacked and I'm sure that it was both awkward and a mind-fuck sitting there (eventually) bonding over the very thing you were attacked for but glad it worked out

@k3ntuckyfri3d85 Жыл бұрын

This is dope and feels like Americana 😂 Rip to your pops and Jim! And my dad who’s name was also jim.

@ExoTheDrakoXIII Жыл бұрын

@@k3ntuckyfri3d85 Haha ...very dope... For those that subscribe to the Bully culture and cannot see the issues here or cannot be bothered with "BS Psychiatry" but some people are emotionally scarred and reminded about things when they try to move on (it seems OP has, thankfully) but that's actually pretty frightening to really stop and try to Understand how destructive American culture is (and mainly because of /over TV characters!) Dope? Yeah... Bro...sure... 👍😅

@mhopkins7954 Жыл бұрын

@@ExoTheDrakoXIII cool story

@ExoTheDrakoXIII Жыл бұрын

@@mhopkins7954 yeah man... Nothing but a "story", I knw.

@fortyfukinseven 3 жыл бұрын

I grew up on Earnest. My favorites are Goes To Jail, and Scared Stupid

@MWCG 2 жыл бұрын

Classic flicks

@PrincessZelda_is_My_Side_Chick 2 жыл бұрын

My top Ernest flicks: #1 - Ernest Scared Stupid #2 - Ernest Goes to Camp #3 - Ernest Goes to Jail #4 - Ernest Saves Christmas

@archlich4489 2 жыл бұрын

Hot Rod Lincoln!

@MarijuanaRecords 2 жыл бұрын

hammer down Bobby.

@digitalsoldier3894 2 жыл бұрын

His Auntie Nelda persona in Ernest Saves Christmas and Ernest goes to Jail is pure Comedy Gold

@Jester77o7 Жыл бұрын

I have fond memories of Jim Varney in films like Ernest scared stupid. His performances brought me comfort during difficult times in my childhood being without a father. I plan on sharing his movies with my children and am grateful for all the happiness he brought to kids worldwide. Thank you, Jim. You left the world too soon.

@caddy7779 Жыл бұрын

Ernest Scared Stupid is and will always be my all-time favorite. I remember watching it over and over as a kid. I mean I still watch it to this day. I remember my sister bought it for me as a Christmas gift bc she knew how much it meant to me. Idk Such a shame we lost such an amazing talent so early.....

@soundsbitter Жыл бұрын

Same dude that’s a classic

@mattstrathis4328 Жыл бұрын

That one was my favorite too

@ridgerunner3364 Жыл бұрын

Well said, thank you!

@emillioarchuleta Жыл бұрын

Lol miak instead of milk. 😂😂

@caddy7779 Жыл бұрын

@emillioarchuleta Meeeeackkkk

@TroyShahanMusic 3 жыл бұрын

They never get old. They always stay new. Those three little words. “Please”, and “thank you”. That’s just a good-natured riff that he threw out in one of his movies. I never forgot it though.

@8Gigawatts Жыл бұрын

Everybody remembers him for his role as Ernest, but my favorite movie of his was seeing him as Uncle Jed in "the Beverly Hillbillies" movie. He nailed it, and I laughed for days! Nobody else could have done justice to the original the way he did. What a treasure. May he RIP.

@sstiles3601 Жыл бұрын

This was my favorite as well. I love Sam Elliot but he would never have been able to pull that role off the way Jim did. It showed a side of his acting that not a lot of people were familiar with. Yeah, it was comedic but there were some serious moments as well. I think my favorite scene in the movie was when he was dancing with Lea Thompson (Laura the Gold Digger). I don't even know why, it just was such an in the moment feel good scene....

@ClevrYogi Жыл бұрын

I loved it

@MonsieurDrobot Жыл бұрын

Yeah he was perfectly casted.

@user-bx5rq4es9v Жыл бұрын

Great movie

@boosters23 Жыл бұрын

A punishment? OH happiness

@SouthernOregonOrgani Жыл бұрын

Jim Varney Was my childhood! I have a silly father and he showed me Ernest when I was very very young and I immediately fell in love with the character. So tragic that he passed away so young. I love you Jim, hope your makin em all laugh on the other side.

@badnewsbruner Жыл бұрын

I was also born and lived in Lexington, Kentucky. I knew Jim had a place here (a penthouse on Euclid ave), but I didn't know he was from here. Very cool. I was born in 86, so Ernest was a huge part of my childhood. Scared Stupid and Goes to Jail are my favorites. RIP Mr. Varney

@BackToNo 3 жыл бұрын

I had a rough childhood. Hey Vern it’s Ernest gave me a fried when I didn’t have one. May God bless and keep him.

@ericparrish1515 3 жыл бұрын

Know what I mean vern

@freedomforever6718 3 жыл бұрын

Jim's happy hearted comedic antics made people feel good which, in return, made it easy to love him.

@theredmenace4581 Жыл бұрын

Jim Varney will always be my childhood hero. The man deserved so much more time on earth. Hearing he had an unfinished movie, would very much have loved to seen it.

@massv953 Жыл бұрын

I ran into him as a kid in a store and was totally star struck, he did a few Ernest lines for me and joked around even though I was likely being a annoying kid. Great guy

@americanmade7262 3 жыл бұрын

I used to mow his grass at the end of his life. He was an everyday guy. Such a shame he's gone

@kaos3383 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. You were blessed to meet him. I'm a lil jealous

@americanmade7262 3 жыл бұрын

@@kaos3383 yeah man. His place was in white house Tennessee. Had a normal life basically, which I didn't expect bc he was in movies and all that. He used to bring me out sodas and chat for a few, very funny guy....but very smart also!

@DonSancho15 2 жыл бұрын

@@americanmade7262 I read that his IQ was ranked as genius which is quite uncommon in the population. He's very humble

@romyreds8323 2 жыл бұрын

I've lived in Jackson TN most of my life. I would have loved to mow his grass. ANY time spent with this man would have been treasured!

@americanmade7262 2 жыл бұрын

@@romyreds8323 I do in fact, fully treasure what little time I had with Jim.

@donkeydan5996 2 жыл бұрын

He died at aged 50 yet accomplished more in his life then most of us will need for 10 lifetimes

@Adam-kk7nw Жыл бұрын

What did he died from

@donkeydan5996 Жыл бұрын

@@Adam-kk7nw lung cancer

@jacobsheridan9593 Жыл бұрын

@@Adam-kk7nw lung cancer

@BunkerAnon Жыл бұрын

@@Adam-kk7nwlung cancer he was a chain smoker. But he always made sure kids wouldn't see Ernest smoking.

@houseofinvertebrates2869 Жыл бұрын

Didn't even know he smoked until now.

@BCATC.250r Жыл бұрын

I know this video is a year old an probably won't be seen, but I have to say he was a huge part of my childhood. My grandfather an me would watch his videos an laugh an laugh 😂, just good clean family humor everyone can enjoy. RIP old fella

@the_glitter_is Ай бұрын

I see you!

@Striker9 Жыл бұрын

Man I miss Jim so much, I cried my eyes out when he passed.

@nicholastrusley5476 2 жыл бұрын

Ernest goes to Camp, Goes to Jail and Scared Stupid we’re always my favorites and in that order! Dude is a LEGEND

@KZXten 3 жыл бұрын

Jim Varney, what a talent! He blessed so many of us with comedic talent.

@MarijuanaRecords 2 жыл бұрын

he was super seriously

@thielnineteen Жыл бұрын

All of his Ernest movies were a favorite past time that my Grandfather and I would watch together when I was a little kid. That man would bring out the biggest chuckles out of my grandfather. Those are some of the most special times in my life, and I am glad to have had been around to see such a genuine human being on the big screen.

@eaglpaul1 Жыл бұрын

I grew up with Earnest, and my favorite movie is a tie between Ernest goes to Camp and Ernest goes to Jail. Love the part where he does all the different voices trying to figure out the right one to be a tough guy, and I love him singing to his turtle. Loved Jim Varney and I wish he were still with us. Gone too soon.

@larrymcclure3842 3 жыл бұрын

Ernest saves Christmas was my favorite. He was one of a kind and his Jed Clampet was spot on.

@besha8069 2 жыл бұрын

Ernest Goes To Camp will always be the only movie I can watch over again and never get tired of.

@robf4605 Жыл бұрын

Was my first Ernest movie. Tied to my favorite person in my life. My grandmother who was equally as beautiful inside.

@adamredfearn6443 Жыл бұрын

@@robf4605hese movies bring back memories of some family members for me too, love that all that nostalgia is tucked away there. And rest in peace to your grandmother

@johnsmith6217 Жыл бұрын

Never ever do this to a family of badgers

@brandonhinrichs4393 Жыл бұрын

Thats actually a really sad thing to say

@rydog7920 Жыл бұрын

Eggs erroneous

@Gma_Alma-Marie Жыл бұрын

He made my childhood magical and memorable. I know he’s with heavenly father. May he inspire many other generations to come.

@Rogun987 Жыл бұрын

As a kid I probably wore out the VHS tape of Ernest Goes to Camp, but I think Ernest Scared Stupid is when you could tell the production got a huge budget increase, and probably my favorite of the film series. one of my childhood favorites, gone too soon.

@colinsmith7884 3 жыл бұрын

His niece just to cut my hair till her passing of cystic fibrosis. She would tell me ton of story's of him. God please both of their souls. Miss you LaShawna

@John6-40 3 жыл бұрын

Back when people could make you laugh without being filthy. This man was a big part of my childhood, and he was local. He did commercials for my local dairy (Trauth).

@redcapo011 Жыл бұрын

"Without being filthy" quite the opposite, he's wholesome and adorable

@puffdoesstuff321 Жыл бұрын

i loved those commercials I'm from Ohio so they played all the time.

@Mooncastyre Жыл бұрын

So true! He was the king of clean comedy.

@jefferyepstein9210 Жыл бұрын

I remember the company being in Newport Kentucky

@puffdoesstuff321 Жыл бұрын

@@jefferyepstein9210 funny 😁 😂 you would know...

@tekkenite Жыл бұрын

I love you Jim Varney. You made my childhood bearable. ❤️ R.I.P.

@werewolflover8636 10 ай бұрын

Back in the 80’s when my grandmother was sick and dying of cancer Jim visited the hospital she was at and really brought her a lot of needed joy! She said he was so sweet and funny and really helped her feel better when she needed it most. God bless Jim Varney, they’re never be another like him.

@scottharmon7177 2 жыл бұрын

Years ago when dinosaurs walked the earth, I worked in a bookstore in Lexington where Jim would come in when visiting his hometown. He was always a kind and delightful gentleman who spent time in the poetry section. Sorely missed.

@justinearlywine5822 Жыл бұрын

That’s cool! I could have sworn I saw him in the parking lot of Joseph Beth bookstore in Lexington Green once !!! My aunt went to school with him at Lafayette high school he was in her yearbook where they had a full size picture of him and praised his acting abilities in drama . Wish he was still around .

@victorsteel7833 Жыл бұрын

I always do that "eeeeeewww" thing that Ernest did in his movies and loved it. He's always brought a smile to me and now laughs to my son too. RIP Ernest, love from India. Favorite movie "Ernest scared stupid"

@Seven7Pain1 Жыл бұрын

I do too and it's not milk it's miak lol🤣

@azzyroth Жыл бұрын

I got to be one of the hundreds of extra for Ernst goes to Camp and it was a highlight of my life. Will miss Jim. R.I.P.

@Bodux Жыл бұрын

I loved him as a kid. I wasn’t even close to his time, yet I still fell in love with him. I look up to being just like Jim. I hope to be able to take part in films and do things just like he did. Thank you Jim, and rest in peace 😔 If only I was born during his time to meet him…

@runwayray 3 жыл бұрын

The world can really use him now, because it’s just sad without him, you know what I mean!

@patthesoundguy 3 жыл бұрын

I still say "Know what I mean, Vern?" almost most daily. I was heartbroken when he died

@andrewovermyer4345 3 жыл бұрын

Same here!

@jayceew.rabbit9358 2 жыл бұрын

Same!

@horrorjunkiehayne Жыл бұрын

Same!

@joeturtleneck2300 Жыл бұрын

i do too, just did the other day

@southernbybirth8418 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely loved Jim Varney!! The night I met my husband he bought his Mom a Ernest poster - I told him how much I loved Ernest. He wrote a note on the poster and gave it to me. It’s been 36 years - he leaves a note on the poster every couple of years. That’s my Ernest story♥️

@brayjohnny Жыл бұрын

Ernest scared stupid is the hallmark of my childhood. Ernest thank you so much for the Magic you brought into this world!

@bonesoftheberserkr5958 3 жыл бұрын

Miss this man everyday. Need someone like now more than ever.

@CoryG1981 Жыл бұрын

world got darker when he died , but then went pitch black with Robin Williams . though I came across somone called Tape Face and he made me laugh till I hurt which only the other 2 I talked about have so there is a bit of light still left .

@cheryl.539 3 жыл бұрын

Back in the late 80's my kids use to love watching Jim Varney. They use to laugh and laugh at this guys antics. They loved hearing him say eewwww and would re-watch Ernest goes to Camp. A funny funny guy.. I really enjoyed your video. Thank you.

@zebulongilbert8313 3 жыл бұрын

Just watched the video and me and the wife were laughing about how funny Ernest goes to camp was. So dam funny. What a great human

@SirMCraftalot Жыл бұрын

I ran away from home when I was in seventh grade and the only warmth that I remember on that cold November day was paying for a movie ticket with my coin collection, to see Ernest Saves Christmas. That movie gave me joy in a very sad time of my life

@derp8575 Жыл бұрын

Watching his films back in the '80s and early '90s was bliss.

@coinslotsandjoysticks2572 3 жыл бұрын

Jim dated my 8th grade teacher and she lived on my cousin's street and he always would yell for us kids to come over to her house when he was there. Really cool guy and always joking around. This was in Frankfort ky at travis circle on the river. That's when he did the trouth milk commercials.where he would say. Hey vern. Lol Always nice to everyone. Awesome guy

@thejonathandoan 3 жыл бұрын

“Ernest Goest To Jail” was my favorite flick of his, and the TV show was a staple of my upbringing. I still remember many skits fondly, and the show was ahead of its time.

@MarijuanaRecords 2 жыл бұрын

that is his best 1 it should be talked about far more up here! funny funny stuff the evil Ernest!

@jdlambo6926 4 ай бұрын

Watching this made me sad for the youngsters coming up. They will never have an Ernest, or a peewee Herman. I’m thankful and blessed to have spent my younger years in the 90’s. Watching Saturday morning cartoons, fishing in the creeks, and riding bicycles with friends.

@stevenklingler9376 3 жыл бұрын

He's on my list of "If I could bring someone back to life who would it be? list. 😃

@John6-40 3 жыл бұрын

He'd be on my short list as well.

@brooksysdead 2 жыл бұрын

He'd be in my top 3

@JohnDoeRando 2 жыл бұрын

Yep... Him and Mr Rogers.

@lukebrown2790 Жыл бұрын

Family Guy tried this, he got the shotgun from Peter though.

@gr33neyz 3 жыл бұрын

Awww I miss him, he sure did put lots of laughs on my face when I was a child. May he rest in peace.

@justintahair7128 2 жыл бұрын

he was a talented and gifted comedian rip jim and thanks for making audiences laugh some of my fav ernest films are camp christmas jail scared stupid and rides again i think rides again imo in underated

@alucardtepes4420 Жыл бұрын

he was such a great character, and not just good for one target audience, but for the whole family

@neworleansportraitphotogra9015 Жыл бұрын

Scared stupid gave me nightmares as a kid. I remember the exact place I was when I hear he died on the radio. Can't say that about any other celebrity. Truly a gem.

@joetaylor3548 3 жыл бұрын

RIP to an ABSOLUTE legend! Jim was a HUGE part of my childhood. Never missed a movie. Know what I mean, Vern?

@robf4605 Жыл бұрын

Know'd I mean Vern. RIP Jimmy V.

@RJFPme 3 жыл бұрын

He sure died young. R.I.P. Jim Varney

@justicewokeisutterbs8641 Жыл бұрын

He was just part of the culture for me. Saying " Ya know what I mean, Verne", was something you just did. I'm glad he enjoyed such success, and sad that he left so soon.

@dollofshadows1703 8 ай бұрын

When I was 4-5, Ernest Goes to Jail was my favorite movie. My dad would borrow it from a guy he worked with, but I liked it so much, he just ended up buying it from him. I saw Ernest Saves Christmas as an adult, and I found myself still watching like little kids do, where they just stand in front of a TV, attention undivided. Even watching interviews now, he still cracks me up. But I had no idea he was such a charismatic star, with such a long history before the Ernest movies ever hit. It's pretty remarkable, I think Jim Varney was a profoundly talented person. More than I ever knew!

@sumdumgoy323 2 жыл бұрын

I just wish I could have told him thank you for a wonderful childhood

@robf4605 Жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more.

@mrsoready Жыл бұрын

You have completely captured ALL our thoughts. Thanks Jim!

@CoryG1981 Жыл бұрын

Me too .

@theredmenace4581 Жыл бұрын

Same :´(

@pappyodanial 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I was born in 82 so I grew up with this man. Had all his movies on cassette as a kid. With all that has transpired in this now messed up world... this made me laugh and brought a tear to my eye. Thank you for making this.

@CoryG1981 Жыл бұрын

I was born in 81 and grew up with him also . what a childhood :D

@TheMatriX423 Жыл бұрын

@@CoryG1981 86 I used to collect his VHS tapes and someone stole them when I was a teenager assholes

@MooseKnuckleWarrior Жыл бұрын

Earnest earned my heart. True man of all men. It's rare that someone is just as lovable off camera as he was on, so he definitely deserves recognition!

@Stoned_Panda Жыл бұрын

So growing up, my family would rent the Ernest movies and watch them all the time. A cousin of ours came over one night when I was still little and I answered the door and he was dressed like Ernest, Not on purpose but just by total chance. And my little kid brain just went "ERNEST!" lol. He was a legendary actor and is missed. Loved his movies and his commercials :)

@freehorse516 Жыл бұрын

I was 10 when he passed away. I remember being in the living room and my mom telling me "honey, Ernest passed away yesterday im so sorry" and i cried. The Ernest movies were my childhood. I later learned one of my highschool teachers worked with him on "Ernest goes to Camp"

@mopedman666 Жыл бұрын

I watched earnest goes to prison constantly as a child

@Pugetwitch Жыл бұрын

I didn't even know he passed away! I was born in 80 and definitely remember these flicks!

@shuruff904 Жыл бұрын

Bro I cried too! I was around the same age....he really was like a friend when I popped in one of his films on VHS...(which sounds sad now that I type it out, but I'm a lifelong introvert lol)

@jamespinkston4118 3 жыл бұрын

I actually attended the camp from Ernest goes to camp back in the late 80's. It was all shot a camp near Dickson TN that was run by the Boy's Club of Tennessee.

@alexandersomethingorother786 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah Belmont state park. Went there this summer for vacation. Gorgeous park gorgeous gorgeous park

@djredshow 3 жыл бұрын

Montgomery bell state park. I wished I had known that back when we camped there in the 90s. I loved that movie.

@alexandersomethingorother786 3 жыл бұрын

@@djredshow right!

@djredshow 3 жыл бұрын

@@alexandersomethingorother786 did you go on the iron ore hike? I remember being nervous they would catch me pocketing pieces of ore on the trail.

@DD-qk2jj 3 жыл бұрын

His autographed photo is still in the Catfish Kitchen on Highway 70 not far from the back entrance of Montgomery Bell State Park in Dickson.

@KellyKels23 Жыл бұрын

I don’t remember any specific movie, but I’ll never forget that face or the fact that we used to get to watch the Earnest series in elementary school which always made the class laugh. RIP Jim & thanks for the good memories❤

@aperson2943 Жыл бұрын

He was younger than I thought when he passed. My most memorable moments would be sitting in front of the TV watching his children's show and eating a big bowl of cereal.

@michaeljamesyvnvsh-records9446 2 жыл бұрын

"Ernest Scared Stupid" was my favorite ❤️

@sararoberts2973 3 жыл бұрын

I still miss him as Ernest and Slinky. This generation lost its chance to know his comedy. 50. Way too young

@glennavellino1172 Жыл бұрын

RIP Jim. You made a lot people laugh, not an easy thing to do.

@RedTachi Жыл бұрын

Jim and Paul gave me a sense of goofy humor. Fred and Bob gave me the sense of peace. I am thankful for that. I always looked forward and planned for when their shows started.

@collinpolhill4102 3 жыл бұрын

Jimmy Verney is good man who made me laugh he a true legend he will live on in are memories and heart

@Valor06 Жыл бұрын

This man still makes me feel like a cheerful child on even the worst of days. RIP Jim. 🙏

@amberfreeman259 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely loved his movies!!!! A huge part of my childhood.

@nomad1517 Жыл бұрын

People like him are perfect examples of a solid career in Hollywood. These are people that set good examples for other generations to follow. Like Mr Rogers and Bob Ross. He did a great job in this world.

@parisdream7913 2 жыл бұрын

I grew up in the 90s watching him in all of his commercials. I think Jim Varney and Robin Williams were the most iconic, enjoyable comedians to watch. I got this sense of feeling as if they were one of those funny favorite uncles in the house that all the kids would love to have them come over for every Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. They had brought joys in my childhood. Thank you the legends of comedy.🙏

@jonathanjackgoodman2764 2 жыл бұрын

This guy was a huge part of my childhood. Even now I think of him often.

@vgrof2315 Жыл бұрын

Loved Varney's humour. He never let up, just kept it coming. RIP, Jim.

@Wh00says Жыл бұрын

I still go to my mom's to watch Ernest Saves Christmas and Ernest Scared Stupid, every halloween, every Christmas. I'm forever in debt to Jim Varney for the wonderful memories and traditions his bright spirit contributed to my small family's life and holidays. My father was only 49 when I lost him, Jim passing at only 50...just so young, so early, so heartbreaking.

@robm3074 3 жыл бұрын

I always love that slapstick comedy. It gets me every time. And it is clean.

@randypower9317 2 жыл бұрын

I got to see him live on New Years Eve in Times Square, NY. One of my best memories....

@pyre6955 Жыл бұрын

His saturday morning show was so funny I was laughing hysterically with my brother, but it was sooo early that we had to keep quiet because our parents were sleeping. We had the toughest time it was so hilarious! His comedy influenced my sense of humour a lot! Thank you Jim RIP

@therobbyfitz Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. My brother and I used to watch Ernest Scared Stupid 3-4 times a year. We just absolutely loved it.

@ShallowgravesRR Жыл бұрын

Ernest goes to camp was a movie that raised me. Almost, if not THE movie that raised me. It taught me that no matter what you’ve been thru, where you are, where you’ve been or what you’ve done, there’s always a way to find change, choice and purpose. Miss that man to no end. Truly the people’s person. What a great man. It’s a real shame 50 was the end. This world would be so different if he has been able to see 80

@mr.nobody--- Жыл бұрын

Paratrooper turtles 🤣🤣🤣

@jonbrooks6522 Жыл бұрын

My favorite movie as a kid

@Sentinel82 Жыл бұрын

🎶"They ain't gonna take this camp"🎶

@redlinemando Жыл бұрын

@@mr.nobody--- Ernest: "Death from above.......That's good!!!!" 2 turtles in the box: "I'm scared sarge!!!!" "We're all scared, son!!!!"

@theresetuckness2300 3 жыл бұрын

Loved "EARNEST GOES TO CAMP" - the song he sang... gee I'm glad it's raining".

@PrincessZelda_is_My_Side_Chick 2 жыл бұрын

That song was sad... That was right after he got beat up by that construction meathead and all of the Second Chance kids turned on him He sang that song with Pokey his Painted Turtle

@AutisticJoker88 Жыл бұрын

It really was a sad day when Jim Varney passed away. I wish he could have been alive to showcase his acting talents more because he was brilliant (and very underrated). He was one of the few wholesome celebrities too. He didn't do anything harmful (at least anything that would place him under the Celebrity Privilege umbrella along with most of the other famous people who have done wrong but get a pass for bringing happiness to large crowds), he was a chill person according to those who worked with him, he was even not above meeting fans (including the kids who grew up with his movies). At the end of the day, Jim was a gift too pure for this sadistic world.

@mattroberts3204 Жыл бұрын

I think he was the first celebrity death that I cried about. I still miss him. My childhood, and I guess my life because of that, was molded by people like him. What an absolute legend. I can't say I have a favorite because HE was my favorite, but I think the two I liked him most for was Earnest Goes To Camp and that bit part he had on Roseanne. It was a more serious role and he nailed it so perfectly that when I first saw it back in the day I didn't realize it was him at first. Thanks for this video.