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Get set for hours of fun with the most loquacious lout ever to show up unannounced at America’s door! Beginning as a TV pitchman in 1980, drawling the praises of products like local amusement parks, car dealerships, “Sprite” and “Mello Yello” to an unseen (and clearly uncomfortable) next door neighbor named “Vern”, Ernest P. Worrell soon wormed his way into audiences’ hearts – making the leap to the big screen in 1987! Over the next decade or so, this hilarious hick would tackle everything from barracks life to basketball stardom to an African jewel hunt to an unexpected semester within the halls of academia, armed with nothing but a simpleton’s smile and a fast talkin’ catchphrase: “KnowhutImean?” The Best of Ernest provides an unbeatable overview of the iconic character’s twenty year progress from local commercial spots to major national ad campaigns – culminating with 5 of the finest entries from the beloved film series (Ernest in the Army, Ernest Rides Again, Ernest Goes to School, Slam Dunk Ernest and Ernest Goes to Africa). Along the way, you’ll encounter delightful characters like Rimshot (the Jack Russell Terrier who is undoubtedly smarter than his master), Ernest’s brothers in hickdom Chuck and Bobby (played by Gailard Sartain and Bill Bryge), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (who helps Ernest master the finer points of slam dunking) and a wild and woolly assortment of Worrell family members (all played by star Jim Varney - showing off his thespian range and rubber-faced impressions), but don’t count on meeting ol’ Vern! KnowhutImean?

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MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.7 x 5.4 inches; 1.52 Pounds
Director ‏ : ‎ John R. Cherry III
Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, Box set, Dolby, Color, NTSC, Widescreen
Run time ‏ : ‎ 12 hours and 32 minutes
Release date ‏ : ‎ September 18, 2012
Actors ‏ : ‎ Jim Varney
Studio ‏ : ‎ Image Entertainment
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B007FZ7LKU
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 10

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- #20,484 in Comedy (Movies & TV)

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Benjamin Combs

YOUKNOWWHATIMEAN

Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2012

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I can really? (who says that word anyways like that) tell you this is going to be the best, cause you finally get ERNEST RIDES AGAIN and ERNEST GOES TO SCHOOL, both has never been on dvd, not counting bootleg copies. Those two movies alone is worth the $20.00 but you get even more 10 dvds worth. I have already pre order this collection and can't wait to get it and if your a real fan then your order it too. Heck i would have paid $30.00 to $40.00 for this collection just to get those two movies, it is 10 dvds for the price of one. Now lets see if i can use this word- REALLY? REALLY? REALLY? YOUR GONNA COMPLAIN ABOUT A BARGIN LIKE THIS, ITS LIKE LOOKING A GIFT HORSE IN THE MOUTH AND YOU KNOW YOUR BUY IT ANYWAYS, REALLY? REALLY? REALLY? YOU KNOW YOU WILL. That was kind of fun.

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Ape

Hey Vern

Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2021

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Ernest is such a classic for me so this was a must buy ya know what I mean Vern

Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2012

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Amazing, for $20 buy it right now! Besides if you read the cover of the product in the picture it says that it has 7 feature films, 40 shorts, and hundreds of TV commercials, bloopers and other stuff. Either way for $20 who cares what's on it, it's Jim Varney as Ernest! Everyone should buy this immediately, knowhutimean?

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R. Reeves

Ernest movies

Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2013

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My 6 year old grandson is now a fan of Ernest & we've really enjoyed all his movies! I haven't viewed all of these because they're at my son's house but I haven't heard any bad reports.

Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2015

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This is a review of the packaging. I have not had a chance to watch any of the content due to the fact that every disc in the set was scratched and covered with particles. Unfortunately, as sturdy and nice as this set looks and feels, it's construction is incredibly flawed. The packaging is similar to the much-maligned packaging of The Omen Collection [Blu-ray ], only worse. This is sturdier than that collection, but that's it. Instead of a smooth glossy surface for the discs to rest against, they rest against rough cardboard. Every single disc in the new set I received was damaged. I'm surprised more people have not returned the set, prompting Amazon to re-evaluate the listing and give Image/Madacy Home Entertainment feedback on their poor decision. Unfortunately, this is the only collection that contains DR. OTTO AND THE RRIDDLE OF THE GLOOM BEAM, which seems to be the major selling point. Image/Madacy should do the right thing and put the discs in 2 multi-disc plastic cases, release DR. OTTO separately, or give the rights up to Mill Creek, a company that will give the title better treatment.

Avoid this set. Let it go out of print. Maybe then the titles will end up in better hands.

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Alyshia Ann Brown

Wonderful set

Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2013

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Highly recommended for any Jim Varney fans not only does the set include the Ernest classics he is best known for but other snippets from early in his career. Highly recommended must have for any fans

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Janet W. Hickman

It's so fun to watch how very talented he was

Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2016

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My husband adores, Ernest! We have bought his movies since they were out on video tape. It's so fun to watch how very talented he was!

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Stacy Rosenburg

The Best It's Not, But It's Worth It.

Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2012

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I wouldn't by any stretch of the imagination call this the "Best" of our favorite bumbling handyman, but that doesn't mean the set is not worth it. This set contains seven feature films, some of which are hard to find. "Dr Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam," the first movie to contain Ernest has been out of print for some time. 1993's "Ernest Rides Again" was the last film to be released theatrically and has never been released on dvd. "Ernest Goes To School" (which also has never been released), "Slam Dunk Ernest" (starring basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar), "Ernest In The Army" and "Ernest Goes To Africa" are also included on the set. These are the only movies I would consider "Feature Films" but the set claims "Hey Vern! It's My Family Album" and "Your World As I See It" as two more feature films. I see them more as a collection of clips along the lines of the other included material "Ernest's Greatest Hits Volumes 1 and 2."

Of course, the better-known films are not included on this set. Nevertheless, what is included are the rest of Ernest's work. Assuming one has bought all the previously released materials, you're getting two new movies (Rides Again and Goes To School), and a rare one that was hard to find when it was released (Dr Otto).

The package shown is a shell that holds two heavy cardboard holders that hold five disks each. The holders are similar to a TV season holder.

Overall, this set is worth it. Whether you're completing your Ernest collection or starting one this set is worth it.

1). "Doctor Otto and The Riddle of the Gloom Beam": Has many VHS tracking glitches in it. The source material for this film was probobly not the best. Most of the tracking glitches seem to happen about an hour into the movie.

2). "Slam Dunk Ernest": From the start, this film becomes heavily pixellated when there is a lot of movement on screen.

I've contacted Image Madacy Entertainment and will update if I get a responce.

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Michael Grace

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 12, 2016

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Very good

chad

Alot of unknown Ernest.

Reviewed in Canada on January 15, 2014

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If you grew up watching Earnest saves Christmas , Ernest goes to camp, Ernest goes to Jail and Ernest scared stupid. This pack has ton of later movies that went straight to video along with lots of short episodes spoofs ect. I think the original 4 movies are his best but if you a fan and like his comedy there is lots in here weeks of entertainment. Most of the stuff he did after his original 4 movies.

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Wayne

Great gift for fans of Ernest

Reviewed in Canada on March 27, 2015

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I purchased this for someone else. I am not a huge fan of Ernest, but when I watched his stuff in the past it did make me laugh. The person this was purchased for was just ecstatic and so happy to receive this. If you have someone that is a big Ernest fan and looking for a gift this is it.

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Sally Phipps

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 19, 2015

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All ok

Claire

Good buy!

Reviewed in Canada on May 29, 2016

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Bought this for my 6 year olds. The quality isn't great on some of the movies, but for the price, my kids don't care, neither do I, super funny movies, worth the purchase.

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Genre	Kids & Family
Format	Multiple Formats, Box set, Dolby, Color, NTSC, Widescreen
Contributor	John R. Cherry III, Jim Varney
Language	English
Runtime	12 hours and 32 minutes

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