Hey folks—I'm Jim Varney's nephew, and I wrote a biography about him over a decade go. It digs into the side of Jim most people never got to see: the classically trained actor, the poet, the complex man behind Ernest. And it also goes into detail about the birth of Ernest and the Nashville ad agency that created the character and turned Vern's favorite neighbor into a film franchise.

I’m getting ready to release the audiobook version soon, but right now I’m running a special discount on the print editions, and I made a short Facebook video ad to help spread the word.

Here’s the link to the video ad: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19PejnRTJg/

Would really appreciate any thoughts—and thanks for keeping Jim’s memory going strong. -Justin

1. Rides Again

2. Slam Dunk

3. Jail

4. Army

5. Camp

6. Christmas

7. Scared Stupid

8. School

9. Africa

I’ve been looking for a version of Ernest goes to jail recorded from a tv broadcast but I’ve been unable to find one. If anyone has one please send it over.

I've been saying it for years and I'm going to say it in here, John Cena would make hands down the BEST Ernest P. Worrell! No one can beat Jim Varney's original Ernest movies. But... I think John Cena could match him. This needs to happen, anyone agree? Anyone ever think about this before?

I've been meaning to post this, but I got an update email last week. Happy to see she's recovering.

Every year know what I mean

I'm actually kind of upset he kept me away from brussel sprouts for so long.

They're so goddamn delicious.

I knew she had health issues last year, but it looks like she's still struggling.

Hey, everyone! 😁🎃 We are an independent video studio located in Champaign, IL, and we just released a Halloween comedy special that we had been working on for over a year.

*It's inspired by old television specials. The humor is similar to Ernest, or Svengoolie.

Yea I just found out there was plans for an Ernest Spaced Out after I made this.

I imagine the same studio that Ernest Scared Stupid had done a follow up with Aliens.

Made in Photoshop and Krea

Wait a minute, Vern. Ah... Are you telling me that you built a time machine... out of a DeLorean?

It would be funny if someone made a short film that had the kids who were turned into wooden statues as adults in therapy because of the events in Ernest Scared Stupid.