Though we don’t see Vern, he is a part of the scene when Ernest delivers a Christmas tree to his home. This is the only time when Ernest’s friend Vern appears on screen in the films.Child’s Play kept Ernest Saves Christmas from being number one at the box office on opening weekend.The Orlando Children’s Museum is a stand in for the Orlando Science Center.This is the only Ernest film not to have a villain.Douglas Seale also voiced the Sultan in 1992’s Aladdin.The stunt show was replaced by Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The entire street would be demolished for the construction of the Lights, Motors… Action! Stunt Show Spectacular in 2005. The house façade would become a popular sight on the Backstage Studio Tour attraction for the theme park when it opened in 1989. The scene where Ernest visit’s his friend Vern’s house was shot on Residential Street at Disney’s MGM (Hollywood) Studios.If you aren’t a fan of Jim Varney’s character than you should skip Ernest Saves Christmas. There is a certain level of silliness that comes with an Ernest movie. It’s the best of all the Ernest films, and the fond memories I have from childhood when I saw this movie at the theatres haven’t changed. The Ernest films have always made me laugh with their silly jokes and crazy antics, but Ernest Saves Christmas is a sweet tale about the power of faith. Santa as played by Seale, is at the end of his tenure, and it is the soft moments of reflection that makes the audience connect with Santa and care for this unique portrayal of Father Christmas. While this is a slapstick comedy of silliness led by Varney, Seale has managed to bring humanity and care to a well played role. Varney’s performance is much more grounded than in previous films, and for once, it doesn’t feel like Ernest is out of place.ĭouglas Seale is up there with the great performances of Santa Claus on screen. Unlike other Ernest films, Ernest Saves Christmas seems to be the most down to earth and cohesive story in the series. Ernest seems perfect as a cab driver which allows Varney to shine behind the wheel of the yellow cab. Jim Varney is hilarious in this delightful Christmas tale with a heart of gold. Joe, Santa, and Harmony are all waiting for Ernest, but will they make it in time to save the day? Cinematic Compliments deadline Ernest is desperately trying to fly Santa’s sleigh to the museum and save Christmas. Meanwhile, Ernest is trying to spring Santa’s sleigh and reindeer from customs, with guidance from some elves. Harmony leaves with Santa’s sack, and on Christmas Eve, Santa is left sitting in front of the Children’s Museum in Orlando hoping that Joe will show up to assume his role, and Harmony will return with his magical sack. Ernest hatches a plan to help Santa try and convince Joe that he is perfect to take over the job. When Ernest and Harmony learn about Santa’s predicament, they masterfully spring Father Christmas from the slammer. Santa has been arrested by the police thanks to Joe’s agent. After dropping Santa off at the museum, Ernest and Harmony discover they have Santa’s sack, but can’t locate him when they return to the museum. A runaway teenager named Harmony (Noelle Parker) hitches a ride with Ernest and Santa. After hailing a cab driven by Ernest (Jim Varney), Santa proceeds to the Children’s Museum of Orlando to meet Joe Carruthers (Oliver Clark). It’s December 23 and Santa (Douglas Seale) has just arrived in Orlando, Florida to recruit a new Santa Claus. With some wit and innocence Ernest has the chance to save Christmas and restore some faith to a runaway teenager. 1988’s Christmas comedy Ernest Saves Christmas brings Jim Varney back to the screen as lovable bumkin Ernest P. A small number of scenes were filmed in Nashville.Our ‘Christmas Countdown’ begins with a selection from deep within the Touchstone vault. Scenes that take place in the movie studio and its hallways were shot at the facilities of the local FOX affiliate WOFL which in the mid 1980s had its own custom promo featuring the Ernest character. The remainder of the scenes were filmed in various locations in the greater Orlando area, including Orlando International Airport, Epcot Center Drive, Lake Eola, Church Street Station and Orange Avenue in Downtown Orlando, a toll booth on the Bee Line Expressway, the original Orlando Science Center which has since been replaced by a new facility (used as the "Orlando Children's Museum" in the movie), and the Orlando AMTRAK station.Vern's house was actually a façade located on Residential Street at Disney-MGM Studios, and was part of the Backlot Tour until it was demolished in 2002. This was the first major feature production filmed almost entirely in Orlando, Florida at the then-unfinished Disney-MGM Studios.
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