In this episode of Synergy Loves Company, host Eric takes you on a nostalgic journey exploring the fascinating connections between Disney and the beloved character Ernest P. Worrell, created by Jim Varney and John Cherry. Eric uncovers the surprising Disney synergy behind Ernest's rise to fame, his multi-movie deal with Disney's Touchstone Pictures, and his presence in theme park attractions. Explore how Ernest's popularity in the 1980s and early 1990s led to Disney-themed TV specials and the character's lasting legacy, including Jim Varney's additional work with Disney, such as voicing Slinky Dog in Pixar's Toy Story. Join Eric for a walk down memory lane and discover how the unlikely connection between Ernest and Disney unfolded, all while highlighting Varney's significant contributions to the world of Disney entertainment.
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0:00 – Disney's Reputation and Guidelines
0:44 – Disney Characters in Advertising
1:38 – Beloved Advertising Characters of the 1980s
2:36 – Discovering Ernest P. Worrall
3:43 – Carden and Cherry Advertising in Nashville
5:08 – Jim Varney's Acting Beginnings 6:13 – The Creation of Sergeant Glory
7:07 – Birth of Ernest P. Worrall
8:17 – Ernest's Commercial Success
9:29 – Disney's Interest in Ernest
10:25 – Ernest Goes to Camp
11:42 – Hey Vern, It's Ernest – The TV Show
13:14 – Ernest Saves Christmas
14:38 – Ernest Goes to Splash Mountain Special
15:55 – Cranium Command Cameo
17:19 – Ernest Goes to Jail
18:18 – The Toll of Fame on Jim Varney
19:31 – Final Disney Ernest Film: Ernest Scared Stupid
20:49 – Jim Varney's Career Beyond Ernest
21:50 – Final Disney Project: Atlantis The Lost Empire
22:58 – Remembering Ernest and Jim Varney
23:21 – Streaming Ernest on Disney+
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