Today would have been my uncle Jim Varney's 77th birthday.
More than 26 years since his passing, his work continues to make people laugh, smile, and cry happy tears.
Happy Birthday, Jim. You are missed, remembered, and still bringing joy to generations of fans. ♥️ 🎭✨️
![The cover of “The Importance of Being Ernest [sic],” a biography of the actor Jim Varney playing on the name of his most famous role, Ernest P. Worrell. The cover is in black-and-white and shows a young Varney staring straight at the camera.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:na2snpnj3zozleeiv36pjwz6/bafkreibxf5kjjeeqe6rdypkyfrurxvvzyyscmybuofue7z5baiugaw5hem)
