Ernest Saves Christmas
A Holiday Comedy Unlike Any Other!
When Santa Claus decides to retire and pass on his magic bag of Christmas surprises to a new Saint Nick, he enlists the aid of a hilarious assortment of characters. A perky teen runaway and hapless taxi driver Ernest P. Worrell must convince a skeptical kiddie-show host to take over the post of Father Christmas.
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Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) | Official Trailer
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Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) original theatrical teaser trailer [FTD-0262]
Ernest Saves Christmas
Cast
Jim Varney
Ernest P. Worrell
Noelle Parker
Harmony
Gailard Sartain
Chuck
Billie Bird
Mary Morrissey
Bill Byrge
Bobby
Douglas Seale
Santa
Robert Lesser
Marty
Jack Swanson
Businessman
Jackie Welch
Animal Officer
Daniel Butler
Animal Officer
Tom Nowicki
Crew Member
Jon Freda
Tourist (uncredited)
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