01B - Ernest Extra #1

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Send us a text On this very funny short Bonus Show, standup comic Mack Dryden shares his story about going to the Dentist...you'll never believe what happens...Hilarious! Look for Mack Dryden's "NEW" Dry Bar Comedy Special... Please Listen, Enjoy, and Share where you can...Thanks!! Support the show Website: Standup Comedy Podcast Network.com www.StandupComedyPodcastNetwork.com Free APP on all Apple & Android phones....check it out, podcast, jokes, blogs, and More! "NEW" Video Podcast: Tag Team Talent Podcast on Spotify & YouTube See your favorite comics and other performers...Fun! Please Write a Review: in-depth walk-through for leaving a review. Interested in Standup Comedy? Check out my books on Amazon... "20 Questions Answered about Being a Standup Comic" "Be a Standup Comic...or just look like one"…

10 лет назад 10:11

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In our first bite-sized "Ernest Extra" episode, we thank new listeners, read a tidbit about the origin of the name "Worrell" and discuss even more ads and outtakes.

In this mini-episode:

Thank you for listening! Thank.
The origin of “Worrell”
The Importance of Being Ernest
Super old pink-shirted Ernest ad
Jim Varney’s unenthusiastic Ernest [x]
Ernest P. Worrell, badge-wearing shill
Ernest’s drunk driving PSA

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Ernest Goes to Podcast

01B - Ernest Extra #1

Ernest Goes to Podcast

published 10 лет назад

MP3•Главная эпизода

In our first bite-sized "Ernest Extra" episode, we thank new listeners, read a tidbit about the origin of the name "Worrell" and discuss even more ads and outtakes.

In this mini-episode:

Thank you for listening! Thank.
The origin of “Worrell”
The Importance of Being Ernest
Super old pink-shirted Ernest ad
Jim Varney’s unenthusiastic Ernest [x]
Ernest P. Worrell, badge-wearing shill
Ernest’s drunk driving PSA

★ Support this podcast ★

47 эпизодов

#Cinema #Comedy #Advertising #1990s #Character #Ernest Goes #Movies #Jim Varney #Ernest #Commercial #1980s

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25 - Ernest and Critics 2:58:04

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In this episode, we boldly plunge into that most terrifying of depths: the critical reception of Ernest. Will Ernest remain an ad forever? Will he ruin Christmas instead of saving it? Is there any redemption for our hero? Join Erin and David as they track the cultural response to Ernest throughout his rollercoaster of an era. In this episode: Pre-order the IOBE documentary! Going viral in the ‘80s - The phenomenon of Ad Ernest Ernest coverage on the CBS Evening News Dec 06, 1985 Ernest coverage on the CBS Evening News July 25, 1984 May 1987 article: The Importance of Being Ernest What A Feeling! - Archived vintage movie reviews Ernest’s transition from commercials to cinema Ernest in the pop culture consciousness Ernest Goes to Camp on Parker Lewis Can’t Lose The adverse effects of over-exposure Once an ad character, always an ad character? 1989 Chicago Tribune story about the cancellation of Hey Vern, It’s Ernest The many southern characters Ernest can be compared to Customer reviews for sugar free gummy bears The peculiar rejection of Ernest’s sentimentality From hype aversion to nostalgia ★ Support this podcast ★…

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24B - Even More Merchandising 1:38:38

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But wait, there’s more! In this extra, we’re doubling our offer with additional “Ernest merchandise” discussion—our wish list items, fan-made merch, a rare Ernesto obscurity, and more of that KnoWhutImean News that you’re so jealously fond of. Call now, KnoWhutImean? In this extra: We’re back and in a whole new world! David is directing a documentary: The Importance of Being Ernest Stay updated on the film by signing up at beingernestfilm.com What counts as merch? Ernest P. Worrell: the original Influencer Stuff we wish existed David’s LEGO Dimensions Ernest fan art Josh Minetree proposes a “Hey Vern, It’s Ernest” line of toys Unofficial Ernest merchandise: The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society’s t-shirts , featuring unmade Ernest movies Fright Rags “Ernest Scared Stupid” shirt Trantor the Troll aka “Booger Lips” paintable resin figure Ernest paintable resin figure KnowhutIZine by Rick V and Dakota Floyd KnowhutIzine at itsmerickv.storenvy.com/ KnowhutIzine and Auntie Nelda Shirt at the sodaprintsatl Etsy store Allenolantern makes Ernest magnets and stickers The Ernest Watch Party hosted by Aaron Cohen and Mo Edwards : a place to watch Ernest while chatting with fellow fans, and Ernest prizes Commissioned Ernest fan art: Ernest Perler bead art “Jim Varney is Ernest” by Neil Fraser Graphics “Juice Demon” and the naming workarounds for unofficial merch Boglins on Kickstarter The long-coveted “Talk Stupid to Me” Ernest answering machine messages cassette! Even more miraculously unearthed KnoWhutImean? News! The ever-expanding Ernest P. World ★ Support this podcast ★…

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24 - Ernest and Merchandising 2:21:56

5 years назад2:21:56

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Be the first one on your block to own "Ernest and Merchandising!" Featuring Erin and David discovering Ernest T-shirts, dishware, cassette tapes, toys, paper goods, and hazardous materials! Buy me, Vern! In this episode: A deep dive into the merchandising of our beloved American icon Life-giving souvenirs like: BIG FUN cup! Taco cup! Far-Go Herbicide Cup! Ernest Piggy Bank! “Ernest Goes to Camp” Read-Along Cassette! “Talk Stupid to Me” Answering Machine Cassette! Face Ringer Tees! Mello Yello shirt! Scary Convenient Shirt! Ernest DOLL Shirt? Convenient Hat! Fan Club Merch! Best Fan Club Shirt! Long-Sleeved Fan Club Shirt! Mask! Scary Mask! Ernest Doll! Ernest Gumball Dispenser - with Unboxing! Toxic Chemicals! How do you market an Ernest? Ernest P. Worrell: A misunderstood man and franchise ★ Support this podcast ★…

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23B - Even More Unmade Ernest Movies 1:15:53

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In this extra, our minds grow richer with the Ernest movie pitches of gentle listeners, Ernest's cinema successors continue his peculiar legacy of optimism, we receive a mind-blowing free gift, and much more! In this extra: Dora and the Lost City of Gold ( CERTIFIED FRESH ) RocketMan = Ernest Spaced Out? The suspiciously-named Fred Z. Randall LOADS of Ernest movie pitches from those that love him We’re talking Muppets We’re talking time travel We’re talking murder mansions GHOSTS in Ernest Scared Stupid? Artist Kevin Hinkle sends us AN AMAZING GIFT The medallion in all its glory! The Art of Kevin Hinkle mrhinkledraws on IG Little old ladies who love Ernest Also more! ★ Support this podcast ★…

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23 - The Unmade Ernest Movies 2:00:36

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We've pored over every Ernest film they ever made—but what about the ones they didn't? Erin, David, and Dan unearth a treasure trove of unmade Ernest pitches, buried deep in an ocean of untapped potential. And the race is on! In this episode: Know the Artist : Interview with Coke Sams (web archive link) Lair of Lost Films blog : Unproduced Ernest Films Ernest the Pirate = Pirates of the Plain ( trailer ) Ernest/Dr. Otto and the Song of Tarantula Women Ernest in Paradise Ernest and the Bold Crusader Ernest Spaced Out Rocketman Ernest and the Curse of the Voodoo King Ernest and the Water Baby Drawings of the Water Baby by John Cherry (from his book “Keeper of the Clown”) All the what-might-have-beens Pitching our dream Ernest genre movies Additional sources: Jim Varney interview by Donald Porter (1987) “Ernest’s Transition from TV to Film” in EW (1990) “Ernest Spaced Out” in LA Times clipping (1989) Unmade Ernest movies in The Tennessean clipping (1989) “Hey Vern! Jim Varney’s For Real!” (1990) ★ Support this podcast ★…

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22B - Even More Analogues 1:11:25

6 years назад1:11:25

1:11:25

In this "Analogues" extra, Erin and David pick up a few more Ernest Analogues while discussing life, death, dignity, and legacy. In this extra: Even more Ernest Podcasts! Hey Vern, It’s a Podcast! The Importance of Seeing Ernest Ernest Roulette John Cena, Jackie Chan and Charlie Chaplin Steve Irwin is still great Steve Irwin commercials Pentax Toyota ESPN Quarantine Weird Al in UHF and Beakman ? Gremlins 2 , and other Ernest-y films Freaked - 90′s hell? Columbo Goes to College Carl Winslow - Vern AND Ernest? Article: To Jim Varney, Ernest P. Worrell contains a bit of every man Article: Hey, Vern! Jim Varney’s For Real Goofy! (And Sport Goofy ) Héctor from Coco The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson Death, dignity, and legacy ★ Support this podcast ★…

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22 - Ernest Analogues, Part 2 1:36:25

6 years назад1:36:25

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In Part 2 of Ernest Analogues, our parade of Ernest's spiritual relatives careens through the 1990s, and crashes into the modern day in an explosion of Mr. Beans, Urkels, Madeas, and many more Worrell correlates. In this episode: In case you missed Part 1 . Wallace and Gromit Bulk and Skull Power Play: Rangers Go Shakespearean (article) Larry the Cable Guy Mr. Bean Rowan Atkinson Talks About Mr. Bean Mr. Bean: The Animated Series Steve Urkel Family Matters Reunion Family Matters Compilation - Shh, Not While I’m Pouring Family Matters Compilation - “I don’t have to take this. I’m going home.” Family Matters Compilation - Waldo: “No Prob Bob.” Family Matters Compilation - The Window Breaks Geico Cavemen: Is basing a series on a commercial a bad idea? Madea and Ernest Doctor Who Steve Irwin - the nonfictional analogue? The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt ★ Support this podcast ★…

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21 - Ernest Analogues, Part 1 1:39:36

7 years назад1:39:36

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No one compares to Ernest! And yet, we spent so much time comparing Ernest's cultural counterparts that we need 2 episodes to do it. From the dawn of moving pictures to the 80s, part 1 stirs up a pot of Chaplin, Pee-wee, Bill and Ted, and loads more. In this episode: What is an Ernest Analogue? Can’t we stop talking about Ernest? (No) Charlie Chaplin’s timeless “the Tramp” Daffy Duck and Duck Amuck Ernest T. Bass - coincidence?! Jim Varney almost played Stan Laurel in The New Adventures of Laurel and Hardy Rocky Balboa James Bond Inspector Clouseau Columbo, the Ernest who figured it out Jim Henson, Muppets, and advertising Joe Isuzu Time to Make the Donuts - Fred the Dunkin’ Donuts Guy Randy Savage is THE CREAM OF THE CROP John Cena and the Cena Family ads PeeWee Herman! Bill and Ted, most excellent analogues Doc Brown, the Ernest Scared Stupid Ernest of Hill Valley Too many characters ★ Support this podcast ★…

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20B - Even More Love 33:10

7 years назад33:10

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We delve deeper into the undeniable chemistry between Ernest and Nurse St. Cloud, and experience the haunting love calls of Ernest in daily life. Also: a listener's tale of young love is Trollo'd, and the first annual Ernest Day finally happens. In this extra: Jim Varney on The Comedy Shop ( Hulu link ) Ernest Goes to Denmark Trafalgamor on Mystery Science Theater 3000?? ? More on Nurse St. Cloud, Ernest’s perfect match Listener mail: Ernest date Ernest Day 2017 held at Montgomery Bell State Park ( photos ) Ernest-isms we’ve picked up, for better or worse ★ Support this podcast ★…

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20 - Ernest and Love 1:45:08

8 years назад1:45:08

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Light some candles and turn up the Kenny G—Erin, David, and Dan look into their hearts to find Ernest's ultimate love match. In this episode: LOVE From Camp to Army: The Ernest Date-ability Index A hard look at every Ernest love interest . WHO is queen? Ernest Goes to Camp - Nurse St. Cloud? Ernest Goes to Jail - Charlotte Sparrow? Ernest Goes to School - Ms. Flugal? Slam Dunk Ernest - Erma Terradiddle? Ernest Goes to Africa - Rene Loomis? Ernest in the Army - Cindy Swanson? THE WINNER - Ernest’s perfect match The ad wife - Edna P. Worrell And LOVE ★ Support this podcast ★…

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19B - The Ernest Fan Club 43:44

8 years назад43:44

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Hop in the DeLorean, Vern! Erin and David travel back in time to join the Ernest Fan Club and explore its many offerings, including life-giving Ernest merchandise and the KnoWhutImean News. In this extra: The Book of Knowledge and The Book of Knawledge The Ernest Fan Club Catalog! All the Ernest things! 60-dollar VHS tapes The KnoWhutImean News “True” stories Learn It or Burn It - Backyard BBQ with Ernest The Ernest fact sheet! With facts? Ernest’s wife, Edna P. Worrell Ernest answers his “fan” letters And other nonsense ★ Support this podcast ★…

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19 - Hey Vern, It's Books! 1:57:56

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Ever wonder what it’d be like if Ernest collected his years of expertise and in book form? Wonder no more, as we make our way through TWO tomes of wisdom from the Worrell inkwell: “It’s the Ernest P. Worrell Book of Knawledge ” and “Ask Ernest.” In this episode: Ask Ernest It’s the Ernest P. Worrell Book of Knawledge The compiled wit and wisdom of Ernest Ernest’s puzzling author biography (he’s a registered nurse? ???) Fake History Fake Facts Real history? Real facts??? The heyday of the Ernest fan club Never Get Poop on Your Shoes When books feel like pranks Go get David’s book! The LEGO Animation Book ★ Support this podcast ★…

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18B - 10,000 More Dollars and More Jim Varney 20:04

8 years назад20:04

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More on "Win $10,000," classic Ernest Ads, and our road trip to Jim Varney Land in this extra. In this extra: Making peace with “Win $10,000″ The Ernest Film Festival (on YouTube) Ernest Ads on the Purity Website Our trip to Kentucky - the Jim Varney tour The Misadventures of Bubba (on YouTube) ★ Support this podcast ★…

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18 - The Jim Varney Edition (with Justin Lloyd) 1:31:31

8 years назад1:31:31

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For this Jim Varney edition, Erin and David are joined by special guest Justin Lloyd, nephew and biographer of the man behind the icon. This one's all about Jim Varney—DeLoreans, guns, jewelry, and more. In this episode: Keepin’ the Varney legacy alive Justin on writing “ The Importance of Being Ernest: The Life of Actor Jim Varney ” The craziest resume the William Morris agency ever received Notorious DeLoreans: The eclectic interests of Jim Varney Slash, don’t stab - life lessons from Jim Jim Varney’s last interview with Nashville Scene Loads more ★ Support this podcast ★…

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17 - Win $10,000 / Ad Redux 1:20:39

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