Ernest Rides Again is one of the more forgotten movies in the series, which is a shame, because it’s actually a lot of fun. It’s no Ernest Goes to Camp, but that’s pretty much impossible.

Sartain was known for his roles in movies set in the American South, including Mississippi Burning, the Ernest film series, and the long-running variety show Hee Haw.

Ernest. A famous name for many reasons, including Kentucky's own Jim Varney. Ernest P. Worrell "goes to camp" and "saves Christmas," but now is a documentary.

Bill Byrge, who was best known for appearing in the series of “Ernest” movies, has died at 92. His cousin, Sharon Chapman, announced the news on her Facebook page on Thursday. “My cousin ...

Bill Byrge, remembered as the silent, silly Bobby in a number of Jim Varney's Ernest projects, has died at the age of 92 ...

Bill Byrge, an actor best known for his role in the Ernest movies with Jim Varney, has died, PEOPLE can confirm. He was 86. Byrge's cousin Sharon Chapman announced his death on Facebook Thursday ...

Actor and comedian Bill Byrge, best known for his role in the “Ernest” movies, has died, according to multiple reports. He was 86. If you purchase a product or register for an account through ...

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.

Those movies shaped my personality, but were also filled with some tremendous and tremendously funny lessons about friendship, heroes, and trusting your gut. That said, here are 32 life lessons I ...