Question 1

Why did the reindeer scenes in 'Ernest Saves Christmas' have to be reshot in a different state?

Accepted Answer

The reindeer were flown from Canada to Orlando, but in 95° heat their antlers began shedding, exposing bloody nubs. Production rescheduled and reshot the scenes in Nashville, Tennessee two months later.

Question 2

What building was used as the 'Orlando Children's Museum' in the film, and what is it used for now?

Accepted Answer

The location was actually the Orlando Science Center, which has since moved. The building now hosts the city's annual Shakespeare Festival and other theater performances.

Question 3

Which director of the Ernest movies considered this film to be the best in the series?

Accepted Answer

John Cherry, who directed this movie and most other Ernest movies, said he thought this was the best of the Ernest movies.

Question 4

What is the main conflict in 'Ernest Saves Christmas'?

Accepted Answer

Santa decides to retire and pass on his magic bag to a new Saint Nick. Ernest P. Worrell and a teen runaway must convince a skeptical kiddie-show host to take over as Father Christmas.

Question 5

Which actor plays Santa Claus in the film?

Accepted Answer

Douglas Seale plays the character of Santa in 'Ernest Saves Christmas'.

Question 6

What did director John Cherry think about this Ernest movie compared to the others?

Accepted Answer

Director John Cherry said he thought this was the best of the Ernest movies.

Question 7

What real-life building was used as the Orlando Children's Museum in the film?

Accepted Answer

The Orlando Children's Museum was actually the Orlando Science Center, which has since moved to a new location.

Question 8

Why were the reindeer scenes reshot in Nashville instead of Orlando?

Accepted Answer

The reindeer's antlers began shedding in 95° heat on their first day, exposing bloody nubs, so the scenes were rescheduled and reshot in Nashville two months later.

Question 9

Which character does Jim Varney play in the film?

Accepted Answer

Jim Varney plays the character Ernest P. Worrell.

Question 10

What is the main conflict in Ernest Saves Christmas?

Accepted Answer

Santa retires and needs a new Saint Nick, so Ernest and a teen runaway must convince a skeptical kiddie-show host to take over as Father Christmas.

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