Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 61 - The Man Who Would Be Ernest (ft Douglas Raine) We have a new script, but also a peek Behind the Denim Curtain in our chat with the writer of Ernest Undercover and a behind the scenes crew member on many Ernest projects, Douglas Raine. We get some info about his script and also some nice stories from his time with Ernest. Hey Vern! Years ago...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 60 - Undercover Ernest Pt 2 We have the thrilling conclusion to our Undercover Ernest adventure. Will Dr O win in the end? What other Varney characters will be introduced?!? Hey Vern! Years ago our three hosts began a journey together as they watched all the Ernest films in chronological order for a podcast. As that quest neared its end, our hero...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 59 - Undercover Ernest Pt 1 (ft Leland Gregory) We have a new script. It's a two parter and we have a chat with one of our favorite writers of the binders, Leland Gregory. It was great chatting with him and we have a whole new script to riff on. Enjoy! Hey Vern! Years ago our three hosts began a journey together as they watched all the Ernest fil...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 58 - Hot & Fresh Ernest - Full Script Read (Pt 2) It's time to dive back into the binders for something thicker than a bunch of one pagers. How about a near 100 page full script of Hot & Fresh Ernest? Ernest participates in a pizza delivery competition and shenanigans are aplenty. Hey Vern! Years ago our three hosts began a journey together as th...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 57 - Hot & Fresh Ernest - Full Script Read (Pt 1) It's time to dive back into the binders for something thicker than a bunch of one pagers. How about a near 100 page full script of Hot & Fresh Ernest? Ernest participates in a pizza delivery competition and shenanigans are aplenty. Hey Vern! Years ago our three hosts began a journey together as th...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 56 - Live From Ernest Day 2022 (Part 3) It's our thrilling conclusion to our three episodes recorded in Burns, TN at Montgomery Bell State Park for Ernest Day 2022! We had a great time last year, and this year was even better. We talk to Seaver about his new shirt design, Mo & Aaron about Ernest Watch Party, and 2 Ernest co-stars Todd Loyd & Josh...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 55 - Live From Ernest Day 2022 (Part 2) It's our second of three episodes recorded in Burns, TN at Montgomery Bell State Park for Ernest Day 2022! We had a great time last year, and this year was even better. We talk to JenMask, Andrew, & Zack about some unmade Ernest movies as well as some other fun topics. Hey Vern! Years ago our three hosts be...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 54 - Live From Ernest Day 2022 (Part 1) It's our first of three episodes recorded in Burns, TN at Montgomery BEll State Park for Ernest Day 2022! We had a great time last year, and this year was even better. We talk about our weekend road trip and feature the first two guest segments. Dustin & Jason open the binders with their new friends William...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 53 - Ernest's Works Before we hit the road for Ernest Day 2022, we do another quick script for Ernest's Works. It seems a bit familiar to us but we have some fun along the way. Coming up next are the episodes live from Ernest Day! Hey Vern! Years ago our three hosts began a journey together as they watched all the Ernest films in chronological or...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 52 - Leatherneck Ernest Season 3, our final season, begins. We are beginning to scrape the bottom of the binders, but we hope to find some fun scripts remaining. This was a quick one, which was a welcome change after Omega Chronicles. Hey Vern! Years ago our three hosts began a journey together as they watched all the Ernest films in chronologica...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 51 - The Omega Chronicles (Pt 2) This one has been sitting in the binder waiting to be unleashed. It is time. We're a bit afraid of what is to follow. Also, we decided to ALL go in blind, not just Derek. We wrap up our second season with the "thrilling conclusion" to The Omega Chronicles Hey Vern! Years ago our three hosts began a journey togethe...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 50 - The Omega Chronicles (Pt 1) This one has been sitting in the binder waiting to be unleashed. It is time. We're a bit afraid of what is to follow. Also, we decided to ALL go in blind, not just Derek. Here's the first 2 hours, stay tuned for the last 2 in a couple weeks. Hey Vern! Years ago our three hosts began a journey together as they watc...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 49: Ernest In the City This one was selected by the patrons in the latest poll. We notice it bears similarities with some past scripts from the binder. Plus we throw in a bonus script and announce the 2 part episode as selected by our newest Dr Otto patron, Seaver. Hey Vern! Years ago our three hosts began a journey together as they watched all t...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 48: Ernest in Jockey Shorts Selected by new EPWPS patron Corey, we read Ernest Rides Again, wait scratch that, Ernest in Jockey Shorts. Evidently this script was originally titled Ernest Rides Again but was eventually retitled, and still wasn't made. Find out what happens when Ernest meets the world of horse racing. Hey Vern! Years ago our three...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 47: Ernest Goes to London We recorded 3 episodes last time we got together. This is the final show. Fatigue may be setting in, but we power thru and are rewarded with a pleasant bonus script, A Star Is Born. Will these get put into production with a Superb, or head back to the binder with an Ewww? Tune in and find out!  Hey Vern! Years ago our th...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 46: Ernest Paints the Town We recorded 3 episodes last time we got together. This is the middle one. Two more shorties from the binder to enjoy, Paints the Town and On the Air. Ernest as an artist and Ernest as a DJ. Will these get put into production with a Superb, or head back to the binder with an Ewww? Tune in and find out!  Soundtrack playli...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 45: The Ferret We start with The Ferret, as selected by the patrons, but because of the length of the script, we selected a couple more to pair with it. All fall under the mafia comedy genre apparently, but we are unsure after reading them for you. Will these get put into production with a Superb, or head back to the binder with an Ewww? Tune in...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 44: Ernest Gets Lost (Pt 2) We start a two part episode where we read a 40 page script for Ernest Gets Lost. Ernest makes his way to New York for the Worrell family reunion, but of course things don't quite go as planned. Will this get put into production with a Superb, or head back to the binder with an Ewww? Tune in and find out!  Soundtrack pl...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 43: Ernest Gets Lost (Pt 1) We start a two part episode where we read a 40 page script for Ernest Gets Lost. Ernest makes his way to New York for the Worrell family reunion, but of course things don't quite go as planned. Will this get put into production with a Superb, or head back to the binder with an Ewww? Tune in and find out!  Soundtrack pl...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 42: A Knight In Manhattan We pulled another short one from the binder. We have some questions on this one. No Ernest in the title?!? Is this a script that was repurposed into another Disney film years later?!? Will this get put into production with a Superb, or head back to the binder with an Ewww? Tune in and find out!  Soundtrack playlist for t...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 41: Mystery Show A while back Patron Mike came up with the idea to read a script and not reveal the name of it so as not to influence expectations on what the script would be like. Luckily, fellow patron Randy upgraded and pulled one from the binder and was okay with us using it as the Mystery Show. What's it about and will it get put into produc...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 40: Ernest Gets Shipwrecked We finished up Voodoo and still had some gas in the tank, so we recorded the next episode. Patron Mike selected this one from a list of titles left in the binder. It ended up being the perfect follow up to Voodoo Curse. Will this get put into production with a Superb, or head back to the binder with an Ewww? Tune in an...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 39: Ernest & the Voodoo Curse Pt 3 (with Denice Hicks) It's time for the second full script read thru, selected by the listeners, Ernest & the Voodoo Curse. We are lucky enough to be joined by Denice Hicks as she reads a few roles for us. This is probably the most famous Unmade Ernest movie of all time. After decades of speculation, will this get...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 38: Ernest & the Voodoo Curse Pt 2 (with Denice Hicks) It's time for the second full script read thru, selected by the listeners, Ernest & the Voodoo Curse. We are lucky enough to be joined by Denice Hicks as she reads a few roles for us. This is probably the most famous Unmade Ernest movie of all time. After decades of speculation, will this get...

The Ernest P. Worrell Preservation Society: Episode 37: Ernest & the Voodoo Curse Pt 1 (with Denice Hicks)  It's time for the second full script read thru, selected by the listeners, Ernest & the Voodoo Curse. We are lucky enough to be joined by Denice Hicks as she reads a few roles for us. This is probably the most famous Unmade Ernest movie of all time. After decades of speculation, will this ge...