Jim Varney Collection of Advertising, 1983-2000.

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Jim Varney Collection of Advertising, 1983-2000.

Collection includes 18 videotapes of various Ernest films; two audiotapes of Ernest pitches; five Ernest posters; t-shirts, a doll, a license plate, and other Ernest memorabilia and merchandising products; articles and other publicity materials; advertising kits from the Carden and Cherry Advertising Agency; testimonials from Ernest clients; and personal photographs from collector Roy Lightner with Jim Varney. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.

100 items (2.1 lin. ft.)

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Carden and Cherry Advertising Agency, Inc.

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Advertising agency in Nashville, Tenn. Jim Varney was an actor most famous for his portrayal of Ernest P. Worrell, a creation of the agency in 1980. From the description of Jim Varney Collection of Advertising, 1983-2000. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 688320198 Jim Varney was an actor most famous for his portrayal of Ernest P. Worrell, a creation of the Carden and Cherry Advertising Agency in 1980. Ernest served as a spokesman for local markets on both radio...

Varney, Jim

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John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History

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