John Cherry
Biography: John R. Cherry III was an American film director and screenwriter, most notable for creating the character of Ernest P. Worrell.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: October 11, 1948
Deathday: May 08, 2022
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The Importance of Being Ernest
The Importance of Being Ernest
Overview: Through nine feature films, an Emmy-award-winning TV show, and thousands of television commercials, Ernest P. Worrell became a beloved comedy icon. Originally created as an advertising character, Ernest transcended these humble beginnings to become an unexpected hit—given life through the creativity of an indispensable team of artists, as well as through the unparalleled talent of actor Jim Varney. Today, two decades after Varney’s death, both Ernest and Jim seem to endure largely as pop culture footnotes; or worse, as easy punchlines. But there’s more to Ernest than that, and this documentary film will guide viewers through the entire Ernest epoch to examine the shelf life of a phenomenon. Using archival footage, cast and crew interviews, and never-before-seen material, we will seek to answer the questions: “Who was Ernest, who was Jim Varney, how did they relate, and why do they both mean so much to people?”
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
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Hey Vern, Win $10,000...Or Just Count On Having Fun!
1987-01-01
Hey Vern, Win $10,000...Or Just Count On Having Fun!
Overview: A compilation of Ernest commercials, the VHS included a sweepstakes in which viewers who correctly counted the total mentions of the words "Vern" and "Knowhutimean?" in the video and submitted their answer before April 1, 1988 would be entered into a random drawing to win a $10,000 prize.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-01-01
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Ernest in the Army
1998-02-24
Ernest in the Army
Overview: Ernest P. Worrell is now in the military as a soldier. Once he begins, him and his team investigates a dictator who was responsible for the wars in the nearly village. Suddenly, Ernest finds a lost boy and has to keep him safe until his father recovers.
Genres: Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-02-24
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