The post R.I.P. John R. Cherry III, Director and Ernest P. Worrell Creator Dead at 73 appeared first on Consequence. John R. Cherry III, the director and screenwriter known for creating the character ...

Who is Ernest P. Worrell? Well, he's a comedic icon played by actor Jim Varney. Who is Jim Varney? A Kentucky legend who will soon have a documentary about his life with unseen footage and more than ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – A fourth grade teacher appears on-screen, spiking the camera. Behind her stands a boy in a very specific clothing combination writing sentences on the chalkboard. “He never ...

“KnoWhutIMean, Vern?” If you know those words, well, congratulations, you are part of the greatest generation ever! Arguably, I suppose, but those who know, know. The man behind those words is Ernest ...

Editor’s Note: As Lexington celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, the Herald-Leader and kentucky.com each day throughout 2025 will share interesting facts about our hometown. Compiled by ...

Most longtime Nashvillians — moreover, most fans of high-quality Southern cinema — know Middle Tennessee’s many connections to Ernest P. Worrell, a character created and portrayed by outsized talent ...

Hey Vern, it’s another annual Ernest Day in Dickson County this weekend. Yes, that famed catchphrase is required in every “Ernest P. Worrell” story. And, yep, Ernest Day is indeed a big deal, ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Writer Corey Perkins will team with illustrator M Arief Russanto and colorist Mariam Yasser to ...

A documentary about the life and career of Jim Varney, the actor who portrayed Ernest P. Worrell, is in post-production. The documentary, titled "The Importance of Being Ernest," will feature unseen ...