It's so unfair that people like Jim die young but we have old crime bosses, corrupt politicians and religious psychos running around. Atleast we had him when we did and that's what counts I guess.
Did you know he was in collage at 15 and I hear he as into Shakespeare. A highly intelligent man not afraid to show his "common roots" . a gentle soul and a good actor. all so rare in this day and age.
my childhood hero! i grew up watching all of his ernest movies in the 90's to this day i remember every line to every one of them! he was an amazing and humble person actor and singer! his smile always makes you smile every time. my whole family still refrences the "hey vern" comercials. never gets old. i miss ya buddy.
Jim Varney would frequent this Nashville Restraunt/Bar where I worked. The barmaids said he bugged them because he would talk incessantly. I think he was a great person though. Just a very lonely guy.
@glipzik I wouldn't have been bugged by him. He could've talked to me all day. I love to talk myself. It would've been fun to debate with him a little. Since I'm hyperactive as well and talk incessantly, too, I wonder who would've talked whose ears off first? Too bad I'll never know.
For some reason, the cap Ernest always wore had led me to think that Jim Varney was bald. When I first saw a picture of him out of character, I was quite surprised to see that he had a full head of thick, wavy hair.
@InDeAskY I don't think Ryan was calling Jim Varney that name...I think he was comparing Varney's genuine personality to the mediocre celebrities there are today. Thought I'd put that out there :)
@queenoftokyo Oh, I know;) I was just stating the fact that I've never heard anything bad about Jim. That's why I said that celebs can learn a lot from Varney's attitude. Most of them R fake & seem like they can't be bothered by fans. They forget that without fans, they wouldn't be a star. They need to wake up and start appreciating fans more. I'm Varney's biggest fan and I really don't have another celeb I look up to or like all that much. Besides, I don't want 2 hear any1 bad mouth Varney.
He seemed like he might have been the nicest guy ever. He was definitely not your douchebag celebrity with a perfectly formulated response to media questions. She asked him if he wanted to go back to stage acting ever, and he just said "Yeah, I'd like to do some more plays." I loved the Ernest movies as a kid, but I'm not that familiar with Jim Varney outside of that part of his career. He seems like one of the nicest, most genuine guys you would ever meet.
@Ryan9145X I've never heard the word 'douche' and Jim Varney in the same sentence. Celebs today think that because they have money, they are better than everybody else. They lord it over people less fortunate than themselves. I wish Varney was alive today. These celebs could learn a lot from Varney's attitude. I barely watch t.v. anymore and I don't even go to the movies. They suck. I watch my Ernest DVDs while drinking Mello Yellos. It might sound strange but it makes me happy.
To this day, Jim has one of the most magnetic smiles I've ever seen. Number 1. In any movie he's been in, no matter how big the role, he smiles and everyone else fades away. I'm completely mesmerized by that gorgeous smile. He was well spoken and didn't have that 'Look at me, I'm a star' attitude. That's what made him so lovable. When I get to heaven, that's the first thing I'll ask of him. Show me that beautiful smile. What a nice, humble guy. I miss that man terribly.
@milquest I know Jim's gone, God rest his soul, and he could contort his face into the weirdest looks but in my opinion, he was just about the sexiest guy I've ever seen. Partly from the looks department, partly because of his charisma and personality and because he was hilarious. It's a shame some men can't take a cue from Jim Varney. Well, he was one of a kind.
@MentosMan727 1st, that comment was uncalled 4. Get your mind out of the gutter. Have u no respect? I've never had an improper thought about Jim. 1. I have more respect 4 myself & Jim. 2. He's been gone 4 11 yrs. 3. He was 27 yrs my senior. Just cuz I think he was sexy doesn't mean anything dirty. I'm not the only 1 that thinks it. Along w/ Rev. Billy, I'm spreading the word about the 'Ernest' movies cuz moral movies like these are fast becoming extinct.
@InDeAskY1 Why'd your other comment get erased? Anyway, yeah, I did read it and you are correct, I am younger, but 25, not 14. My only exposure to the guy is vague memories of Ernest movies as a child and a reference on Family Guy, which is what led me here. I thought my joke was funny, didn't mean to offend anyone, especially someone who posts on youtube and ISN'T a rage filled chubby racist 13 year old kid.
@MentosMan727 I removed it because I spelled a couple of words wrong. Apology accepted. I grew up with Ernest, 2. I was about 7 or 8 so I didn't see him in a dirty way. He was a playmate. It's just that some who post R 13 or so & they R very rude & disrespectful when commenting on Jim. I have no idea Y. Just cuz they didn't grow up watching him. Maybe they'd have better manners if they did. I'm almost 35 so I like 2 try 2 keep my comments clean & civil. I think the young 'uns R trying 2 B cool.
@MentosMan727 P.S. Out of love & respect 4 Jim's movies, I will continue to talk about him whenever I want to and it has absolutely nothing to do with anything inappropriate. Jim prayed 4 people not to forget him and I'm going to keep spreading the word about his strong moral movies. You must be young. It seems people of today are programmed to think smut all the time. Grow up.
@79agp Yes, he did. That's why he was so lovable and seemed so approachable. Because of his down-to-earth attitude. A friend of Jim's said that when people came to visit him, even when he was a 'starving artist', he would offer them anything to make them comfortable. Talk about genuine southern hospitality. They don't make 'em like him any more. He wanted a child of his own so bad and it's a shame he didn't have any. The only person I know that loves kids that much is my mom.
@InDeAskY1 Awww! Yeah he was adorable and I loved him as a child, and I always will as an adult. This kind of talent is so rare and underrated these days it makes me sad. No they 'dont make like that no more' just like everything else. Jim Varney must have been a good soul not many grown men these days are willing to be in an acting position that glorifies kids as dingy as he was he set a positive example. Once again RIP Jim Varney! We need more of his kind!
@79agp Amen 2 that! I think Jim paved the way for people like Jim Carrey & Larry the Cable guy. I wonder if people C the similarities between Larry & Jim? Not the physical 1's, but Larry has a catch phrase: "Git-R-Done". Jim: "KnoWhutImean?" I like Jim's better. Larry wears a cap & he talks like a hick. Larry's is 4 show. Jim was a true southern boy. Larry does stand up. Now he does movies. They're not kid friendly & not 2 funny. That health inspector show? Eh. No plot, no morals. Just gags.
Jim Varney had such a gorgeous smile. His eyes light up. You could tell his smile was genuine because it was full of soul. You can usually tell when someone is smiling with heart or just because they think they have to.
@TheBestGuitarSoloEVR I'm a female. Jim's a male. You do the math, if you can. FYI: a 'fag' is a cigarrette and I don't smoke. You must have majored in English, what with that grammatically correct sentence :/ Quit trolling. If you don't like my comments or Jim Varney's site, MOVE ON!!!
@ScotlandMaleGlasgow Are you saying that Jim Varney was a peedo? You can't be serious. If he was still alive, I'd date him and we're 27 years apart. Age is a number.
I still can' t believe Jim Varney's gone. I was only 23 when he passed. I wished I could have met him. Even though he played some crazy characters, Jim had a super high IQ. Pure genius all around, Ernest. KnowWhutIMean? You're always missed.
@InDeAskY1 I don't blame you he was good in Toy Story and Ernest Saves Christmas and a lot more I am 19 now I loved Jim Varney. Why are people calling you fag that means cigarette and Faggot means bundle of sticks.
I reviewed Ernest Saves Christmas on my Youtube Channel if you would like to see it
@fishhand360 Thanks. You know, I don't know why I would be a 'fag'. I'm a woman, Jim's a man and I'm not the only female to find him attractive. How can that be a fag? My guess is that the person who so rudely commented was a jealous guy who just wants attention and to start some kind of confrontation. I try to ignore the trolls. Jim was sexy and I'm sticking to my statement.
Jim died way too young. He was definitely a comic genius. I never saw him in a movie or a commercial where he didn't make me laugh. And it seems so odd in this interview for him to be just conversing like an ordinary person. R.I.P. Jim. I imagine you've got the Lord laughing up there in heaven too.
I loved all Jim Varney movies and toy story sinking and of toy story 1 and 2 and yea and i missed you even it you did "n t know me butt no earth wont be the same with out you Jim Varney and i wish you were still here right now really i do. well RIP JV someday i seen you in heaven well bye your fan Adam Leo Morton
The only flaw with Toy Story 3 was no Jim Varney voicing Slinky but the guy who did do him was spot on and I'm sure if there's a heaven Varney was smiling down.
Not all good things can last forever. I think thats why he did so much, just so we can remember him now that he's gone. I can only hope people remember me as fondly.
Rest In Peace u are a great acter and cought the eye of so many childiran i grow upp watching ur movies again and i will keep saying it may ur soul rest in peace
Jim Varney is MY HERO 4 EVER! R.I.P. JIM VARNEY 1949-2000! Besides Ernest I liked his performance as Jed Clampett in The Beverly Hillbillies, his voice performance as Slinky Dog in Toy Story 1 and 2, his performance as Carl in Treehouse Hostage, his performance as the Prince on ROSEANNE, and his final voice performance as Cookie Farnsworth in Atlantis: The Lost Empire.
It sure didn't close any doors for Jim. The Ernest character opened the flood gates for Jim's career. Ernest movies are the greatest. I miss the late 80's and all of the 90's so much.
He seemed like such a mild - mannered, soft - spoken, low - key character compared to his manic, high - energy, sometimes obnoxious Ernest character. Jim Varney studied to be a SHAKESPEAREAN actor ! Don't believe me ? Look it up.
growing up i seen and own every ernest movie when i was a kid it was just goffey ernest being older revisiting the character and the man jim varney and its sad jim is gone after relizing ernest is in everyone of us and we will never see talent of this kind again
@tourmalinehunter I think the only one comparable in looks and general charm is Mike Rowe from Dirty Jobs. Oddly feels familiar watching that show. He reminds me a lot of Jim Varney for sure.
@ngtechie That is so true. They have the same facial features and mannerisms. They even dress alike. Both are very nice looking men. The resemblence is uncanny. No wonder Mike Rowe can also make me laugh.
does anyone know where i can watch the E True Hollywood story on him.... I cant find it anywhere online and I cant seem to ever catch it on tv or find out when it comes on again.
@stonegator She is pretty bomb... If I were him I'd say something like... "Hey Vern! She looks like she's got some cushin' for the pushin, know whaddimean? Yeah, I recon there's a tight squeeze when she's on them knees know what I mean? (Big dumb smile)"
@RetroBoyWontDie ..He actually was showing another side. As much success he had as "Ernest" he wanted to be a success without the character. His Vegas act was a failure cause of it. People wanted to see Ernest while he wanted to be looked at as a serious comedian. He opened his act by saying he is not that silly guy Ernest. He then made movies but his true desire was to be successful without the character of Ernest. But in the end money talks.
Man they just don't make guys like Jim Varney anymore. Entertaining sick kids in his spare time, still having faith in the Ernest character even after the dickweeds that be poleaxed him to straight-to-video (I loved Slam Dunk Ernest and well, all the s.t.v. stuff) et tout. He was a class act and it's too bad he's been gone so long.
I miss him! I wish some actor would finish the movie he was in the process of filming when he died and they would release it in theaters. I also wish they'd make an animated movie with his character, that would be great!
LOL "Actually the window thing started out as an accident"
parsleysprigs 1 week ago
This makes me so sad he was such a sweet heart, I wish he was still alive!
BrettKaye 1 week ago
Even tough i was just turning 5 when Jim passed' i miss him! Ive seen all his stuff when i was younger! Ernest & Vern! -3 R.I.P. Hero!
Nirvanabro95 2 weeks ago
Aww, you can't help but crack a smile when you see this. RIP.
TheGarbageQuiltGirl 2 weeks ago
Man i forgot how beatiful she was...she was worth getting up a little bit eariler for skool so i could watch her show. Sccchhwwiinngg!!
Hagfan789 2 weeks ago
Damn, Joan Lunden was pretty hot back then.
RandomTJ 1 month ago
RIP :(
TBKJDM 1 month ago
It's Cooder!
Sherpaful 1 month ago
I love a 'genuine' smile that spreads to the eyes and lights up one's entire face. Jim Varney has this smile. GORGEOUS. I miss him so much.
BGreenClassics 1 month ago
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I reviewed Ernest Saves Christmas on my Channel good movie Jim Varney is Hell of funny
fishhand360 1 month ago
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fishhand360 1 month ago
Oh Jim, I wish you didn't smoke so damn much or else we'd still have your Comedy genius.
CrimsonCylinder 1 month ago
It's so unfair that people like Jim die young but we have old crime bosses, corrupt politicians and religious psychos running around. Atleast we had him when we did and that's what counts I guess.
clipsryan 2 months ago
LEGEND!
omiblingbling 2 months ago
jim varney would be 61 if he was still alive r.i.p.
bowlchamp411 3 months ago
We certainly need more Jim Varney's in the world. I can't help but crack a little grin every time the dude smiles. What a soulful and happy person.
HagSIN 3 months ago 2
I grew up watching Jim Varney's as Ernest... I remember the day he left us :(
I have so much gratitude towards Jim. Thanks for the laughs!!!
andros1984 3 months ago
I Believe This Was A Video Clip Of ABC News' Good Morning America's Entertainment News Report On Jim Varney On Wednesday Morning, June 20, 1984.
radiodj1520 3 months ago
this guy smoked 2 packs a day. sheeesh his abuse killed him
royalnaz1 4 months ago
Did you know he was in collage at 15 and I hear he as into Shakespeare. A highly intelligent man not afraid to show his "common roots" . a gentle soul and a good actor. all so rare in this day and age.
SherryPM72 4 months ago
His smile is infectious!
FishieGirl17 4 months ago
he died at 50 how is that young lol and plus if he was still alive today he would hav been 62
Treylogan218BR 5 months ago
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Too young for Jim!!! He should have been around for much much longer...but the Good Lord decided to have his Angel return to Heaven :D
PlainNsimpleGal 4 months ago
@Treylogan218BR 50 Is pretty damn young.
Demoras 3 months ago
it seems the greater you are, the sooner you die. Justin Bieber will live till at-least 100!
codern 5 months ago
@codern i doubt that mayb he will die n a drive by shooting
Treylogan218BR 5 months ago
he died too young...sucks
wowthatsbs 5 months ago
3:32 wtf happens to the video
josh71111 6 months ago
miss you jim!
TheComedian150 6 months ago
His smile reminds me a lot of Patrick Swayze. RIP to both of them
terrythemanpearce 6 months ago
if jim varney had a mole on his cheek, he would look exactly like robert deniro
MilitantMovieBuff 7 months ago
i like how his body stays there after the marry-go-round comes back around *lol*
grandcreator11 8 months ago
Almost can't recognize him without the hat and vest. He looks so much younger without them. His commercials were definitely worth the watch.
lifeishooey 8 months ago
It's hard to recognize him without the hat and vest. He looks so much younger without them. I miss him.
lifeishooey 8 months ago
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So funny and so sad he,s not here anymore
!!!
heavenmetal1 9 months ago
He was sooooooo gorgeous XD
Teobi1 9 months ago
LOL his smile is great.
sHART1780 9 months ago
Jim Varney will always be my favourite actor. I bet he's in heaven right now, entertaining God!
blueshogun96 9 months ago
Wow, I thought his Ernest voice was his actual voice, but slightly exaggerated. I'll be damned.
NeilFraudstrong 10 months ago
What a humble looking guy. Glad for his success.
voidofambition 10 months ago
my childhood hero! i grew up watching all of his ernest movies in the 90's to this day i remember every line to every one of them! he was an amazing and humble person actor and singer! his smile always makes you smile every time. my whole family still refrences the "hey vern" comercials. never gets old. i miss ya buddy.
Rorabough 10 months ago
Ernest finally met Vern. Jim and country singer Vern Gosdin became friends and wrote songs together in Jim's latter years.
glipzik 10 months ago
and jim varney was my father's cosin and he was cherokee paint clan
runingblackbear 10 months ago
@runingblackbear My uncle is a Gladden paint can. Faced!
MentosMan727 9 months ago
i polled that window trick on him when i was 7 at his trailer when he was baby setting us kids in 1962 in tenn thats how he got that window trick
runingblackbear 10 months ago
Jim Varney would frequent this Nashville Restraunt/Bar where I worked. The barmaids said he bugged them because he would talk incessantly. I think he was a great person though. Just a very lonely guy.
glipzik 10 months ago
@glipzik I wouldn't have been bugged by him. He could've talked to me all day. I love to talk myself. It would've been fun to debate with him a little. Since I'm hyperactive as well and talk incessantly, too, I wonder who would've talked whose ears off first? Too bad I'll never know.
InDeAskY1 10 months ago
He just seems like such a pleasant and well-mannered dude who can't help but smile all the time. Very friendly. RIP Jim.
HagSIN 10 months ago
For some reason, the cap Ernest always wore had led me to think that Jim Varney was bald. When I first saw a picture of him out of character, I was quite surprised to see that he had a full head of thick, wavy hair.
jhillst 10 months ago
nothin beats the good 'old VHS
tacospartan 10 months ago 3
@InDeAskY I don't think Ryan was calling Jim Varney that name...I think he was comparing Varney's genuine personality to the mediocre celebrities there are today. Thought I'd put that out there :)
queenoftokyo 11 months ago
@queenoftokyo Oh, I know;) I was just stating the fact that I've never heard anything bad about Jim. That's why I said that celebs can learn a lot from Varney's attitude. Most of them R fake & seem like they can't be bothered by fans. They forget that without fans, they wouldn't be a star. They need to wake up and start appreciating fans more. I'm Varney's biggest fan and I really don't have another celeb I look up to or like all that much. Besides, I don't want 2 hear any1 bad mouth Varney.
InDeAskY1 11 months ago 15
Ah, VHS...fond memories...
indiff86 11 months ago
what great times those days were.....glad I experienced it
hazor777 11 months ago
He seemed like he might have been the nicest guy ever. He was definitely not your douchebag celebrity with a perfectly formulated response to media questions. She asked him if he wanted to go back to stage acting ever, and he just said "Yeah, I'd like to do some more plays." I loved the Ernest movies as a kid, but I'm not that familiar with Jim Varney outside of that part of his career. He seems like one of the nicest, most genuine guys you would ever meet.
Ryan9145X 11 months ago
@Ryan9145X I've never heard the word 'douche' and Jim Varney in the same sentence. Celebs today think that because they have money, they are better than everybody else. They lord it over people less fortunate than themselves. I wish Varney was alive today. These celebs could learn a lot from Varney's attitude. I barely watch t.v. anymore and I don't even go to the movies. They suck. I watch my Ernest DVDs while drinking Mello Yellos. It might sound strange but it makes me happy.
InDeAskY1 11 months ago
To this day, Jim has one of the most magnetic smiles I've ever seen. Number 1. In any movie he's been in, no matter how big the role, he smiles and everyone else fades away. I'm completely mesmerized by that gorgeous smile. He was well spoken and didn't have that 'Look at me, I'm a star' attitude. That's what made him so lovable. When I get to heaven, that's the first thing I'll ask of him. Show me that beautiful smile. What a nice, humble guy. I miss that man terribly.
InDeAskY1 11 months ago 53
@InDeAskY1 Amen to that! :)
milquest 11 months ago
@milquest I know Jim's gone, God rest his soul, and he could contort his face into the weirdest looks but in my opinion, he was just about the sexiest guy I've ever seen. Partly from the looks department, partly because of his charisma and personality and because he was hilarious. It's a shame some men can't take a cue from Jim Varney. Well, he was one of a kind.
InDeAskY1 11 months ago 5
@InDeAskY1 I look forward to reading your erotic Jim Varney fan fiction
MentosMan727 9 months ago
@MentosMan727 1st, that comment was uncalled 4. Get your mind out of the gutter. Have u no respect? I've never had an improper thought about Jim. 1. I have more respect 4 myself & Jim. 2. He's been gone 4 11 yrs. 3. He was 27 yrs my senior. Just cuz I think he was sexy doesn't mean anything dirty. I'm not the only 1 that thinks it. Along w/ Rev. Billy, I'm spreading the word about the 'Ernest' movies cuz moral movies like these are fast becoming extinct.
InDeAskY1 9 months ago
@InDeAskY1 Why'd your other comment get erased? Anyway, yeah, I did read it and you are correct, I am younger, but 25, not 14. My only exposure to the guy is vague memories of Ernest movies as a child and a reference on Family Guy, which is what led me here. I thought my joke was funny, didn't mean to offend anyone, especially someone who posts on youtube and ISN'T a rage filled chubby racist 13 year old kid.
In short, sorry.
MentosMan727 9 months ago
@MentosMan727 I removed it because I spelled a couple of words wrong. Apology accepted. I grew up with Ernest, 2. I was about 7 or 8 so I didn't see him in a dirty way. He was a playmate. It's just that some who post R 13 or so & they R very rude & disrespectful when commenting on Jim. I have no idea Y. Just cuz they didn't grow up watching him. Maybe they'd have better manners if they did. I'm almost 35 so I like 2 try 2 keep my comments clean & civil. I think the young 'uns R trying 2 B cool.
InDeAskY1 9 months ago
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@MentosMan727 P.S. Out of love & respect 4 Jim's movies, I will continue to talk about him whenever I want to and it has absolutely nothing to do with anything inappropriate. Jim prayed 4 people not to forget him and I'm going to keep spreading the word about his strong moral movies. You must be young. It seems people of today are programmed to think smut all the time. Grow up.
InDeAskY1 9 months ago
@InDeAskY1 I know he was homely indeed but had a beautiful smile and beautiful spirit RIP Ernest!!!!!
79agp 8 months ago
@79agp Yes, he did. That's why he was so lovable and seemed so approachable. Because of his down-to-earth attitude. A friend of Jim's said that when people came to visit him, even when he was a 'starving artist', he would offer them anything to make them comfortable. Talk about genuine southern hospitality. They don't make 'em like him any more. He wanted a child of his own so bad and it's a shame he didn't have any. The only person I know that loves kids that much is my mom.
InDeAskY1 8 months ago
@InDeAskY1 Awww! Yeah he was adorable and I loved him as a child, and I always will as an adult. This kind of talent is so rare and underrated these days it makes me sad. No they 'dont make like that no more' just like everything else. Jim Varney must have been a good soul not many grown men these days are willing to be in an acting position that glorifies kids as dingy as he was he set a positive example. Once again RIP Jim Varney! We need more of his kind!
79agp 8 months ago
@79agp Amen 2 that! I think Jim paved the way for people like Jim Carrey & Larry the Cable guy. I wonder if people C the similarities between Larry & Jim? Not the physical 1's, but Larry has a catch phrase: "Git-R-Done". Jim: "KnoWhutImean?" I like Jim's better. Larry wears a cap & he talks like a hick. Larry's is 4 show. Jim was a true southern boy. Larry does stand up. Now he does movies. They're not kid friendly & not 2 funny. That health inspector show? Eh. No plot, no morals. Just gags.
InDeAskY1 8 months ago
RIP Verne.
mikeygeneral 11 months ago
has anyone else noticed that bad things happen to good people?
maybe we should all be bad people.
gwar10 1 year ago 2
Jim Varney had such a gorgeous smile. His eyes light up. You could tell his smile was genuine because it was full of soul. You can usually tell when someone is smiling with heart or just because they think they have to.
InDeAskY1 1 year ago 49
@InDeAskY1 You are absolutely right. Just seeing Jim's face makes me smile. Long live Ernest P Worrell!
redgreenjr 7 months ago
@redgreenjr Glad to hear it! It's great hearing from the Varney fans.
InDeAskY1 7 months ago
@InDeAskY1 BEST COMMENT I'VE EVER READ IN ALL OF MY YEARS ON YOUTUBE!!!!!!!! HAILING FROM THE BAHAMAS
jbsmith45 5 months ago
@jbsmith45 Thanks. I meant every word.
InDeAskY1 5 months ago
@InDeAskY1 what are you some kind of fag or something ya fag!
TheBestGuitarSoloEVR 1 month ago
@TheBestGuitarSoloEVR I'm a female. Jim's a male. You do the math, if you can. FYI: a 'fag' is a cigarrette and I don't smoke. You must have majored in English, what with that grammatically correct sentence :/ Quit trolling. If you don't like my comments or Jim Varney's site, MOVE ON!!!
InDeAskY1 1 month ago
@InDeAskY1 fag!
TheBestGuitarSoloEVR 1 month ago
When i was a kid i watched his movies, lmao. he was funny whithout the cursing and dirty languange they are using today. R.I.P Jim
TheDacross 1 year ago
KnowWhutIMean? R.I.P. Jim Varney
m4ffe 1 year ago
@ScotlandMaleGlasgow Are you saying that Jim Varney was a peedo? You can't be serious. If he was still alive, I'd date him and we're 27 years apart. Age is a number.
InDeAskY1 1 year ago
I still can' t believe Jim Varney's gone. I was only 23 when he passed. I wished I could have met him. Even though he played some crazy characters, Jim had a super high IQ. Pure genius all around, Ernest. KnowWhutIMean? You're always missed.
InDeAskY1 1 year ago
@InDeAskY1 I don't blame you he was good in Toy Story and Ernest Saves Christmas and a lot more I am 19 now I loved Jim Varney. Why are people calling you fag that means cigarette and Faggot means bundle of sticks.
I reviewed Ernest Saves Christmas on my Youtube Channel if you would like to see it
fishhand360 1 month ago
@fishhand360 Thanks. You know, I don't know why I would be a 'fag'. I'm a woman, Jim's a man and I'm not the only female to find him attractive. How can that be a fag? My guess is that the person who so rudely commented was a jealous guy who just wants attention and to start some kind of confrontation. I try to ignore the trolls. Jim was sexy and I'm sticking to my statement.
InDeAskY1 1 month ago
No doubt about it, Jim's mannerisms and natural aesthetic are what made the Ernest character so prolific and lovable
=3
TAz69x 1 year ago
Jim brings a warm smile to all those who watch him at work.
I miss him.
smallsaves 1 year ago
Dude has got such a nice smile and seems like such a friendly person. RIP Jim.
HagSIN 1 year ago
How can anyone hate this video - It shows the softer & intelligent side of Jim (Ernest)
bnsa 1 year ago 4
Wow. What a bright smile he had. His death was such a shame. His best movies were still ahead of him.
FlyingOverTr0ut 1 year ago
ONE OF THE GREATEST
6666theman 1 year ago
he died????? i didn't know that waaaaaa i love Ernest ahhh for real thats sad i never knew he died when did he die?
bigcaseytutorials 1 year ago
this was the magic my childhood was made of. it will never fade.
thewerecactus 1 year ago
@KaLeLMvZ They say the good die young. And it was definitely true in Jim's case.
ridgerunner721601 1 year ago
Jim died way too young. He was definitely a comic genius. I never saw him in a movie or a commercial where he didn't make me laugh. And it seems so odd in this interview for him to be just conversing like an ordinary person. R.I.P. Jim. I imagine you've got the Lord laughing up there in heaven too.
ridgerunner721601 1 year ago
I work for this man, Jim Varney had a brother and his is Sergeant Major Keifer
theHardyMonster 1 year ago
Just remember this guy! good times!
voidofambition 1 year ago
six people here miss jim varney
copnite12342 1 year ago
Earnest or Jed, Jim always made me smile. God bless and thank you. :)
Cheers.
HonkyTonkBuffalo 1 year ago
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MyBailey91 1 year ago
refresh my memory..how did he die again...
ltuomela 1 year ago
@ltuomela he died from Lung Cancer, if I remember correctly.
GESSO217 1 year ago
I only watched this video just to see Jack Lemmon at the very end.. >.>
xDanielx2016 1 year ago
I loved all Jim Varney movies and toy story sinking and of toy story 1 and 2 and yea and i missed you even it you did "n t know me butt no earth wont be the same with out you Jim Varney and i wish you were still here right now really i do. well RIP JV someday i seen you in heaven well bye your fan Adam Leo Morton
Adam7894Morton 1 year ago
Alex Van Halen's twin brother.
mattnara 1 year ago
he seemed like a very thoughtful person.....RIP jim
basselope 1 year ago
RIP Jim Varney...there will never be another Ernest P Worrell. His films and commercials are amazing and will go down in history. We miss you Jim!
MJMcGreg926 1 year ago
The only flaw with Toy Story 3 was no Jim Varney voicing Slinky but the guy who did do him was spot on and I'm sure if there's a heaven Varney was smiling down.
CrazyJustin2006 1 year ago 2
@CrazyJustin2006 The guy who played Slinky was comedian Blake Clark.
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jjones22939 1 year ago
He will be missed but definately not forgotton.
vegetableman409 1 year ago
i only found about him 1 day ago ..and already i can say that won't be another like him..started watching all the ernest movies Jim rocks
Mrboneish89 1 year ago
She had some really good questions. It was very interesting to hear his answers. We miss ya pal.
robotpanda77 1 year ago
Not all good things can last forever. I think thats why he did so much, just so we can remember him now that he's gone. I can only hope people remember me as fondly.
Gorefromabove1 1 year ago
Jim seems like he would have been a cool guy to hang out with, seems like he was a nice person too.
RIP.
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fazz1992 1 year ago
my goodness she's hot
jonpaulmoen 1 year ago
My dad is this type of neighbor lol.
maimingbetty 1 year ago
I love watching his movies growing up
Cokecakepopcorn 1 year ago
He was a good man. You could tell he wasn't just putting on a front for people he was actually a good person.
TACO078 1 year ago
I liked this guy so much I bought a video back in the late 80s of all his commercials
danno02 1 year ago
i love this guy so much i wish he lived long enough to play as slinky in toy story 3....
necrocloud12 1 year ago
What a classy gent, I love you Ernest and Jim Varney!!!
imagineman9 1 year ago
Rest In Peace u are a great acter and cought the eye of so many childiran i grow upp watching ur movies again and i will keep saying it may ur soul rest in peace
jsp9412002 1 year ago
ernest rules!
micmoable 1 year ago
damn he died 10 years ago i just found out today i feel so bad
mexicanmex 1 year ago
He looked so young. Cool video!!!!!!
pancakeman22 1 year ago
Jim why did you leave? Im actually crying right now....i remember your Toy Story video.....R.I.P. im sorry but you will never die in our hearts.
ForerunnerMacTavish 1 year ago
There will never be another Jim Varney. He was one in ten million.
RetroJenny 1 year ago
He was a good man, a good actor, a good comedian. 'Nuff Said.
CrazedWolfen 1 year ago
Jim Varney is MY HERO 4 EVER! R.I.P. JIM VARNEY 1949-2000! Besides Ernest I liked his performance as Jed Clampett in The Beverly Hillbillies, his voice performance as Slinky Dog in Toy Story 1 and 2, his performance as Carl in Treehouse Hostage, his performance as the Prince on ROSEANNE, and his final voice performance as Cookie Farnsworth in Atlantis: The Lost Empire.
jvfunn3000 1 year ago
It sure didn't close any doors for Jim. The Ernest character opened the flood gates for Jim's career. Ernest movies are the greatest. I miss the late 80's and all of the 90's so much.
kramnrublaw 1 year ago
he looks so cute in this video he was a good ernest rip
LadyDeath092 1 year ago
how original
leakesonasucs 1 year ago
Ernest was such a big part of my growing up. Jim ruled!
OnTheRunSinceBirth 1 year ago
Like an old Jim Carey :] epic character
daiveedino 1 year ago
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He seemed like such a mild - mannered, soft - spoken, low - key character compared to his manic, high - energy, sometimes obnoxious Ernest character. Jim Varney studied to be a SHAKESPEAREAN actor ! Don't believe me ? Look it up.
knoxvilleguy2 1 year ago
growing up i seen and own every ernest movie when i was a kid it was just goffey ernest being older revisiting the character and the man jim varney and its sad jim is gone after relizing ernest is in everyone of us and we will never see talent of this kind again
LONG LIVE ERNEST
dloc231 1 year ago
When I was a little boy, I watched the Ernest movies religiously. Hard to believe that Jim has been gone for a whole decade! I still miss him.
hondolespaul 1 year ago 2
What a humble, sweet dude.
warehouselarry 1 year ago
@warehouselarry I agree, He died of lung cancer unfortunately and died at the age of 51 in 2000. So if you smoke I suggest you stop
Strogenforcer 1 year ago
@Strogenforcer You can get lung cancer even if you don't smoke. Many people don't get cancer even though they smoke.
dukeljk 1 year ago
thats a real man! he doesnt carry around a hardend ego shell, what a rarity! i love thisguy
crazycasy 1 year ago
I miss Jim Varney terribly! HE'S MY HERO 4 EVER! R.I.P. JIM VARNEY 1949-2000!
jvfunn3000 1 year ago 2
ill always remember him by that big ol smile :)
xxrangepkftw 1 year ago
i know this is a stupid question..but how and when did he go? i grew up watching his movies too wish he was here today :)
drahunter213 1 year ago
I think it was about 10 years ago due to cancer (he smoked like a chimney)
DPHEFF 1 year ago
Eehh heeeuuuuuuuu. Know wat'i mean :b
Jim, we will all miss you.
Who's playing the voice as slinky dog now?
soulreaper305 1 year ago
There will never be another be another Jim Varney . rip Jim , love you man ,
tourmalinehunter 1 year ago 74
Yes, it was ten years ago this very day he passed. I am happy so many of the viewers to my videos remember him so fondly.
stonegator 1 year ago 13
@tourmalinehunter I think the only one comparable in looks and general charm is Mike Rowe from Dirty Jobs. Oddly feels familiar watching that show. He reminds me a lot of Jim Varney for sure.
ngtechie 1 year ago
@ngtechie That is so true. They have the same facial features and mannerisms. They even dress alike. Both are very nice looking men. The resemblence is uncanny. No wonder Mike Rowe can also make me laugh.
InDeAskY1 1 year ago
Was that Jack Lemmon on your recording at the very end?
Vikashar 2 years ago
yes
stonegator 2 years ago
What a pleasant and understated man he was.
JebusInVegas 2 years ago 4
jim varney was such a great guy i'll always remember him as ernest and slinky dog in toy story :) see you in heaven jim
miss09lauren 2 years ago 7
He has a large, wonderful smile!
FakeAdminBlarg 2 years ago 8
i loved ernest as a kid , and still do , i was so sad when he died, it was to early......
POTismedicine 2 years ago 5
Interesting, so the running gag of a window shutting down on his fingers started out as a happy accident.
Superstarseven 2 years ago
does anyone know where i can watch the E True Hollywood story on him.... I cant find it anywhere online and I cant seem to ever catch it on tv or find out when it comes on again.
stevencov4 2 years ago
He was a tremendous talent. God took him from us way too soon.
deb35802 2 years ago
I had a feeling that Jim was a nice guy in real life so I'm glad to see that I'm right.
YaoiHuntressEarth 2 years ago 5
ernest greated billy mays wuahahah everyone has a master
just like bruce lee greated chuck norris
mellowmushgrapetripp 2 years ago 4
SIMPSONS - C'mon Cooter, we were beaten by the best!!! (But Dad he didnt seem like the be..) WE WERE Beaten by the best
tobbockus069 2 years ago
that episode of the simpsons with him is great
bluugrass 2 years ago
Damn he seems so shy. Like most geniuses, of course.
RetroBoyWontDie 2 years ago 23
Yes..he does seem quite shy in the interview. I think it also had a lot do with Joan Lunden.
stonegator 2 years ago 8
@stonegator yeah... think I'd of been a bit nervous around her also... she's not exactly hard to look at... hehe.
alexrogan1 1 year ago
@stonegator She is pretty bomb... If I were him I'd say something like... "Hey Vern! She looks like she's got some cushin' for the pushin, know whaddimean? Yeah, I recon there's a tight squeeze when she's on them knees know what I mean? (Big dumb smile)"
JavaCrammer 1 year ago
@RetroBoyWontDie Yeah I mean Heath was the ultimate of Shy and look what he produced. Unreal
ADMediaEmpire 1 year ago
@RetroBoyWontDie ..He actually was showing another side. As much success he had as "Ernest" he wanted to be a success without the character. His Vegas act was a failure cause of it. People wanted to see Ernest while he wanted to be looked at as a serious comedian. He opened his act by saying he is not that silly guy Ernest. He then made movies but his true desire was to be successful without the character of Ernest. But in the end money talks.
365degrees 1 year ago
@RetroBoyWontDie He was a good down to earth man. And funny.
365degrees 1 year ago
Man they just don't make guys like Jim Varney anymore. Entertaining sick kids in his spare time, still having faith in the Ernest character even after the dickweeds that be poleaxed him to straight-to-video (I loved Slam Dunk Ernest and well, all the s.t.v. stuff) et tout. He was a class act and it's too bad he's been gone so long.
zyphoid666 2 years ago 3
And his smile...just awesome to see. Makes me smile too.
LucidDream 2 years ago 2
Jim Varney is a classic guy. Love his work.
LucidDream 2 years ago 3
he seems like he was a really nice guy
wheelzwheela 2 years ago 2
I miss him! I wish some actor would finish the movie he was in the process of filming when he died and they would release it in theaters. I also wish they'd make an animated movie with his character, that would be great!
JudeCJV 2 years ago