Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Before the iconic "Know what I mean?", Jim Varney's Ernest P. Worrell was born in Nashville. An ad agency created Ernest for Purity Dairy commercials, annoying an unseen neighbor named Vern. The character's popularity skyrocketed, leading to his enduring legacy. #ErnestPWorrell #Braum's #JimVarney #CommercialHistory #Nashville #braumsicecream