Knowhutimean? Hey Vern, It's My Family Album

I caught this show by accident the night it aired on television and taped it. It is hilarious, and Jim Varney was at his comedic best. If it is available on video and you are a Jim Varney fan, I highly recommend this one.

Jim Varney plays several characters in this film. Each character has the same goofiness, yet is distinct in very funny ways. I believe this was probably the basis for his 'Vern' characters in his later works. I was sad to see him pass away. Even though I didn't care for the "Earest" series of movies that much, I think this was a reflection on the writers and not the actor.

Although not a great example of cohesive film making, this film is a great example of what can be done when fun is included in the making of a piece of entertainment. This is also a great platform for Jim Varney's great talent for range and voices. He plays almost every character, and it is great fun to watch him go from the bumbling Ernest to Uncle Lloyd, the meanest man in the world, to the dozen or so characters he does as Corporal Davey Worrell. Come on, it's just for fun. If you find it, rent it, and prepare to belly laugh. Jim Varney will be missed. We need more of that silliness in Hollywood today.

Even if you think the Ernest movies are stupid, this movie is much more a showcase of Jim Varney's characterization talent. He's got a rubber-band voice and a face that moves in every possible direction, and each scene in this movie takes Ernest's seed of an idea in some really interesting directions. It was really nice seeing a movie where whoever has copyright control over the Ernest character finally said, "Okay Jim, why don't you go nuts," which is basically what happens here: just a string of scenes about Ernest's relatives or ancestors where Jim Varney plays basically everybody. Definitely worth renting on a Friday night.

I'm a sucker for Ernest and I sat through his movies(quite happily) all day just to write down every character and voice he portrayed. All in all, Jim played and/or voiced 61 distinct characters and that's only the 'Ernest' related ones. I dare any one in Hollywood to find me an actor capable of such true genius without using one sexual remark or one swear word. There's just no way. I'm a big Jim Varney fan but if you're fan or not, you must watch these skits. Jim Varney was one of the best at creating and bringing to life the characters and he transitions from one character to the next so smoothly, it looks effortless. For example: the 'Davy Worrell' skit, he goes from one character and voice to another without missing a beat. My personal favorite 'person' in this 'movie' is "Billy 'Boogie' Worrell". As crazy as Jim can make his face appear, from squishing it up to dressing as 'Auntie Nelda', I must admit, this character was sexy. The deep raspy voice, sunglasses, jewelry, the knit cap, sleeveless shirt and disco music really made this character. I know I'm not the only one who thinks so. Jim Varney had the ability to make himself look absolutely hilarious just by being Ernest and then looking positively good looking. Yeah, as you can tell, I'm a Jim Varney fanatic. These skits show off the true skill that only Jim had. I couldn't stop laughing at 'Great Uncle Lloyd Worrell', especially when he named his son, 'Mistake' and pretended to eat steak and lobster when the plates were empty. 'Pop Worrell' made me laugh so hard, tears were coming out of my eyes. He would just say whatever came into his head regardless if it made any sense or not. Jim was the master of disguise. You can hardly imagine that Billy Boogie, Lloyd and Pop are really all Jim Varney. In real life, however, Jim Varney had a near genius IQ so playing these characters must have been a treat. He was a genius at making me laugh so hard, I hurt. When I pop in one of his DVD's I get a little sad because I know there will be no more. It's still sometimes hard to believe he's gone. RIP, Jim. You will be forever missed. Remember, that you were a wonderful person and a brilliant actor. 1949-2000.

Like all the Ernest movies, this video has some very hilarious parts as well as some inane parts. But does it matter? No. As a Ernest fan, I really watch something with Ernest to see what bone headed move he'll make next. In this video, Jim Varney plays some of his relatives. Some of it is a little annoying, but it's mostly just plain fun.