One of the greatest character actors of all time is finally getting the love and respect he deserves. As a lifelong fan of Jim Varney, especially his legendary Ernest P. Worrell character, I have been following this journey for a while.

A documentary titled "The Importance of Being Ernest" is in post-production after a few years of gathering never-before-seen interviews and behind-the-scenes clips.

In the early 90s, I think it was when I was in first grade, my mom and I were eating in Nashville at a Cooker restaurant. We had just sat down at our table when I looked over and there he was in all his glory, Ernest P. Worrell . I was TOTALLY starstruck. He was so kind, and I will never forget his big ole smile as he waved and said "Hello." Unfortunately, this was before the days of c

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