Ernest Saves Christmas (1988)
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When Santa Claus decides to retire, he appoints a washed-up kiddie show host (Douglas Seale) to take his place. Along the way, the real Santa ends up in the slammer on Christmas Eve, and it's up to goonish, glad-handing Ernest P. Worrall (Jim Varney) to bust him out. Varney plays a handful of supporting characters, including a slick-talking attorney. This film was followed by Ernest Goes to Jail. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jim Varney, Douglas Seale, (more)
- Director(s):
- John Cherry
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Ernest Saves Christmas
When Santa Claus decides to retire, he appoints a washed-up kiddie show host (Douglas Seale) to take his place. Along the way, the real Santa ends up in the slammer on Christmas Eve, and it's up to goonish, glad-handing Ernest P. Worrall (Jim Varney) to bust him out. Varney plays a handful of supporting characters, including a slick-talking attorney. This film was followed by Ernest Goes to Jail. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 92 mins
Complete Cast of Ernest Saves Christmas
- Jim Varney - Ernest P. Worrell
- Oliver Clark - Joe Carruthers
- Robert Lesser - Marty
- Billie Bird - Mary Morrissey
- Buddy Douglas - Pyramus
- Carmen J. Alexander - Police Officer
- Mike Hutchinson - Monster
- Ray Russell - Stage Hand
- Bob Barnes - Controller #1
- Michael O. Smith - Studio Guard
- Jackie Welch - Animal Officer
- Bill Cordell - Carl
- Douglas Seale - Santa
- Noelle Parker - Harmony
- Gailard Sartain - Chuck
- Bill Byrge - Bobby
- Patty Maloney - Thisbe
- Angie Harper - Mrs. Smith
- Daniel Butler - Animal Officer
- Paul Darby - Ticket Agent
- Cindi Vicino - Make-up Artist
- George Kaplan - Mr. Dills
- Tom Nowicki - Crew Member
- Douglas Brush - Commander
- Director(s):
- John Cherry
- Writer(s):
- Thom Eberhardt, Eric Luke, Ed Turner
- Producer(s):
- Justis Greene, Stacy Williams, Doug Claybourne
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Adult Language, Excellent For Children)
- Categories:
- Comedy
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