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Ernest Saves Christmas is a 1988 Christmas comedy film directed by John R. Cherry III and starring Jim Varney. This is the first film to feature Gailard Sartain's character, Chuck along with Bill Byrge as his brother, Bobby. They made their first appearance in the television series Hey Vern, It's Ernest! which was in production at the same time as this film. It is the third film to feature the character Ernest P. Worrell, and chronicles Ernest's attempt to find a replacement for an aging Santa Claus. Unlike the other Ernest movies, Ernest Saves Christmas is the only one that does not feature a villain.
Original Release
11/11/1988
US Release
11/11/1988
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jim Varney | Ernest P. Worrell |
| Douglas Seale | Santa |
| Oliver Clark | Joe Carruthers |
| Noelle Parker | Harmony |
| Gailard Sartain | Chuck |
| Billie Bird | Mary Morrissey |
| Bill Byrge | Bobby |
| Robert Lesser | Marty / Marty Brock |
| Key Howard | Immigration Agent |
| Jack Swanson | Businessman |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jim Varney | Ernest P. Worrell |
| Douglas Seale | Santa |
| Oliver Clark | Joe Carruthers |
| Noelle Parker | Harmony |
| Gailard Sartain | Chuck |
| Billie Bird | Mary Morrissey |
| Bill Byrge | Bobby |
| Robert Lesser | Marty / Marty Brock |
| Key Howard | Immigration Agent |
| Jack Swanson | Businessman |
| Buddy Douglas | Pyramus |
| Patty Maloney | Thisbe |
| Beecher Martin | Agent Skippy |
| Barry Brazell | Cab Passenger |
| George Kaplan | Mr. Dillis |
| Bill Welter | Waiter |
| Joe Candelora | Arresting Officer |
| Danny Dillon | Booking Officer |
| Lindsey Alley | Patsy |
| Phran Gauci | Lacy |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Joseph Akerman Jr. | Executive Producer |
| Martin Erlichman | Executive Producer |
| Ed Turner | Producer |
| Doug Claybourne | Producer |
| Justis Greene | Producer |
| Coke Sams | Producer |
| Stacy Williams | Producer |
