His drive made a khaki hat and denim vest an iconic combination. And his heart and personality made him a beloved figure for a whole generation of fans. Jim Varney circa 1976 “There’s such a ...

By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Bill Byrge, who showed up as the quiet but feisty Bobby on a kids TV show and in four of the goofy Ernest comedies that starred Jim Varney, has died. He was 86.

His drive made a khaki hat and denim vest an iconic combination. And his heart and personality made him a beloved figure for a whole generation of fans. Jim Varney circa 1976 “There’s such a ...

Jim Varney made Ernest P. Worrell more than just a commercial spokesman and movie star, he made him a beloved comedy icon for a generation of fans. Skip to content FOX 2 St. Louis 64 ...