Who is Ernest P. Worrell? Well, he's a comedic icon played by actor Jim Varney. Who is Jim Varney? A Kentucky legend who will soon have a documentary about his life with unseen footage and more than ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — If you haven't spotted them yet, you will. 20 billboards have just gone up, paying tribute to not one, but two middle Tennessee traditions. Tuesday morning, Justin Lloyd had ...

Bill Byrge, a comedian and actor known for his appearances alongside Jim Varney in various “Ernest” projects, has died at the age of 92. Byrge’s cousin Sharon Chapman confirmed the news on Facebook.

Hey, Vern! Do you have a hankering to spend a little time with your old pal, Ernest P. Worrell (Jim Varney)? Then it might be time to belly up to bar and order yourself a big helping of the best — and ...

While he worked at a library in Nashville, he played Bobby in four of those films and on a Saturday morning kids show. By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Bill Byrge, who showed up as the quiet but feisty ...

Editor’s Note: As Lexington celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, the Herald-Leader and kentucky.com each day throughout 2025 will share interesting facts about our hometown. Compiled by ...

If you can believe it, Ernest Saves Christmas, one of the best holiday movies (and best Ernest flicks, period), hits its 37th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, Jim Varney’s nephew shared a ...

Bill Byrge, an actor best known for his role in the Ernest movies with Jim Varney, has died, PEOPLE can confirm. He was 86. Byrge's cousin Sharon Chapman announced his death on Facebook Thursday, Jan.

A Kickstarter campaign to resurrect the beloved comedy hero Ernest P. Worrell has already nearly tripled its initial funding goals on Kickstarter with more than a week to go in the drive. The real ...

A documentary about the life and career of Jim Varney, the actor who portrayed Ernest P. Worrell, is in post-production. The documentary, titled "The Importance of Being Ernest," will feature unseen ...