Hey Vern, It's Ernest!

Hey Vern, It's Ernest! (1988)

EndedScripted showComedy, Family

Jim Varney stars in a TV show based on the movies about Ernest P. Worrell. That delightful bumbling Ernest P. Worrell is now on Saturday Mornings! His very own show where he's always up to something that lands poor Vern in trouble.

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Scheduleevery Saturday at 11:00 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E13Hey Vern, It's TalentDec 24, 1988
S01E12Hey Vern, It's Lost and FoundDec 17, 1988
S01E11Hey Vern, It's SchoolDec 10, 1988
S01E10Hey Vern, It's HolidaysDec 3, 1988
S01E09Hey Vern, It's FoodNov 12, 1988
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

Who played the character Ernest in Hey Vern, It's Ernest!?

Jim Varney played the character Ernest in Hey Vern, It's Ernest!.

How many episodes were produced in the first season of Hey Vern, It's Ernest!?

13 episodes were produced in the first season of Hey Vern, It's Ernest!.

Who was Vern in Hey Vern, It's Ernest!?

Vern was never seen on screen in Hey Vern, It's Ernest! and was only implied to be the viewer.

What was the main character's catchphrase in Hey Vern, It's Ernest!?

The main character's catchphrase in Hey Vern, It's Ernest! was "KnowhutImean, Vern?".

What was the format of Hey Vern, It's Ernest!?

Hey Vern, It's Ernest! was a sketch comedy show with various skits featuring the character Ernest.

What was the running time of each episode of Hey Vern, It's Ernest!?

Each episode of Hey Vern, It's Ernest! had a running time of approximately 22 minutes.

Was Hey Vern, It's Ernest! a spin-off of another show?

No, Hey Vern, It's Ernest! was not a spin-off of another show.

What was the setting of Hey Vern, It's Ernest!?

Hey Vern, It's Ernest! did not have a specific setting and took place in various locations.

Who created Hey Vern, It's Ernest!?

Hey Vern, It's Ernest! was created by John R. Cherry III.

What was the target audience for Hey Vern, It's Ernest!?

Hey Vern, It's Ernest! was targeted towards children and young adults.

What was the most popular character besides Ernest in Hey Vern, It's Ernest!?

The most popular character besides Ernest in Hey Vern, It's Ernest! was likely the "Hey, Vern" guy, who was never seen on screen.

Was Hey Vern, It's Ernest! broadcasted in other countries besides the US?

Yes, Hey Vern, It's Ernest! was broadcasted in other countries besides the US.

Did Hey Vern, It's Ernest! win any awards?

Hey Vern, It's Ernest! did not win any major awards, but Jim Varney won a Daytime Emmy in 1989 for his performance as Ernest.

Was Hey Vern, It's Ernest! the first time the character Ernest appeared on TV?

No, Hey Vern, It's Ernest! was not the first time the character Ernest appeared on TV. The character had been featured in commercials and other TV appearances prior to the show's premiere.

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