Ernest Saves Christmas
Movie
1988
PG
1 HOUR 26 MINS
Children
Holiday
Comedy
A hapless taxi driver inadvertently disrupts the search for a new Santa Claus, leading to a series of comedic mishaps as he tries to help the current Santa pass on his responsibilities before Christmas magic is lost.
Cast & Crew
Jim Varney Ernest P. Worrel/Aster Clement, the governor's student/Auntie Nelda ('Mrs. Brock, Marty's Mother')/The Snake Guy
Douglas Seale Santa Claus, aka 'Seth Applegate'
Oliver Clark Joe Curruthers
Noelle Parker Harmony Star, aka 'Pamela Trenton'
Robert Lesser Martin 'Marty' Brock, Joe's agent
Gailard Sartain Chuck (Storage Agent)
Billie Bird Mary Morrissey
Bill Byrge Bobby
John R. Cherry Director
Joseph Akerman Executive Producer
Martin Erlichman Executive Producer
Doug Claybourne Producer
Stacy Williams Producer
Peter Mitchell Costume Design
Patrice Leung First Assistant Director
B. Kline Screenwriter
Ed Turner Screenwriter
Peter Stein Cinematography
Sharyn L. Ross Film Editing
Mark Snow Original Music
Ian D. Thomas Production Designer
Ian D. Thomas Art Director
Chris August Set Decoration
Kathleen Letterie Casting
⨁Full Cast & Crew
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Thursday, December 11
Nitwit Ernest (Jim Varney) bails out Santa Claus (Douglas Seale) in Florida.
Sunday, December 14
Nitwit Ernest (Jim Varney) bails out Santa Claus (Douglas Seale) in Florida.
Thursday, December 18
Nitwit Ernest (Jim Varney) bails out Santa Claus (Douglas Seale) in Florida.
Saturday, December 20
Nitwit Ernest (Jim Varney) bails out Santa Claus (Douglas Seale) in Florida.
Monday, December 22
Nitwit Ernest (Jim Varney) bails out Santa Claus (Douglas Seale) in Florida.
Tuesday, December 23
Nitwit Ernest (Jim Varney) bails out Santa Claus (Douglas Seale) in Florida.
Friday, December 26
Nitwit Ernest (Jim Varney) bails out Santa Claus (Douglas Seale) in Florida.
Saturday, December 27
Nitwit Ernest (Jim Varney) bails out Santa Claus (Douglas Seale) in Florida.
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