Toy Story - Jim Varney Voicing Slinky Dog

In this Behind the Scenes video, we got a look at the late and great Jim Varney delivering some of Slinky's lines during a recording session for Toy Story!

[@jackspry9736]

RIP Jim Varney (June 15, 1949 - February 10, 2000), aged 50 You will be remembered as a legend.

[@thomasseidler6137]

Age 50 is just way too young. He died the day after I was born, February 9th 2000 was my birthdate. 😢

[@zippo4130]

LOL I GOT THE 60TH LIKE NO ONE GETS IT

[@MasterChiefSpartan117]

It's an honor to see Jim Varney in action as Slinky Dog

[@rahmahbogle1116]

How did he died

[@elenaofavalormoanadisneypr6893]

@@rahmahbogle1116 Lung Cancer

[@jrwheeler81]

@@rahmahbogle1116 Lung cancer. He was a very heavy chain smoker.

[@jackspry9736]

He was 50 when he died.

[@erniesdad]

I agree, it is an honor

[@eriknelson7077]

This actually brings a tear to my eye. “I’d knew you’d come back, Woody.” Like we thought someone had died but they came back

[@shad0w.w0lf15]

Yep. I wish Jim could come back. 🥺

[@8KilgoreTrout4]

I can barely watch this guy without wanting to tear. I miss him

[@1Raphael1664]

This is because of the music that makes it souns sad. watch the full video of this actually a funny scene

[@mattbernabe]

A great underrated talent. Taken way too soon. His portrayal as Ernest P. Wollrell was a big part of my childhood. I didn't know until later that he was the voice of Slinky. It's been 18 years since his death and he is still deeply missed.

[@JabAtLife]

Same, I never knew it was Ernest's actor

[@solonsaturngaming3727]

Same here as i always loved Slinks appearances. We miss u Jim

[@emersonbenavides4128]

Big part of my childhood as well

[@TheDadMan575]

I was today years old to find out he is slinky the dog. I loved Ernest goes to... as a child. Thank you Mr. Varney

[@Fibonaccisghost]

I feel like every statement about him should end with a "know what I mean Vern?"

[@thesparxeffect9734]

The franchise will never be the same without Don Rickles & Jim Varney.

[@codyvachon8173]

And Estelle Harris she passed away too

[@DavidPeartFan2003]

@@codyvachon8173 even R. Lee Ermey

[@spencerrichards9619]

Don't forget about Joe Ranft, Jack Angel, Ned Beatty.

[@miguelgamesbr6285]

@@spencerrichards9619 wait i didn’t know about those who did they voice?

[@supahcomix]

I miss jim so much 😭😭😭

[@josephespinal8725]

Same but he past away but he is a good actor

[@rahmahbogle1116]

He died in 2000

[@Undercover5100]

Me too. I knew NOTHING about his death until Toy Story 3 got released in theaters.

[@puffnat1on039]

R.I.P. Ernest

[@ericirwin413]

@@puffnat1on039 original Slinky

[@danielkingjr197]

Happy 70th Birthday Jim Varney We miss you Ernest 🙏😭🎂

[@kidtomme]

He Is Now 72

[@gabe_s_videos]

It's so cool to see that an actor known for such a silly character was still such a pro and took all of his roles seriously.

[@potatochips829]

You got a friend in me💔

[@amberlywhite9462]

Awe I love him. Your missed Jim Varney

[@austinforant4264]

The world just hasn't been quite the same all these years without Jim Varney

[@dwayne601]

Jim Varney and Steve Irwin were two of my favorite ppl 😔

[@DoyleHargraves815]

Jim seemed like a great guy that could always brighten anybody’s day and turn a frown into a smile. Know wut I mean Vern?

[@rachellowry1543]

he was my uncle... we miss him😕 gone too soon

[@tryin2beehappygolucky431]

@@rachellowry1543 🙏✝️♥️💞

[@lorelaimorace-kk1xz]

​@@rachellowry1543 and he voiced a favorite character of mine rip

[@Aussieroth7]

........................ IT'S NOT FAAAAIIIR!!!! We miss you Jim Varney.

[@lazlow8788]

Aussieroth7 Just goes to show, Smoking kills.

[@lazlow8788]

I can't believe I didn't recognize Ernest's voice as Slinky dog when I was a kid.

[@spider-faiz9138]

Same

[@fortnite_154]

Same here

[@rDroppn]

Rax

[@haingis]

I was about to say the same until I realized I never watched it in the original language.

[@manuellares11]

Im in awh, same just now.

[@massimopetrangelo8692]

I really wish I heard him say ‘Golly Bob Howdy!’ 😢😭

[@SuperGamewarrior101]

Our good 'ol buddy Ernest!

[@dayshiftnowknd7853]

So young and so soon. He is missed. RIP Jim, and thank you.

[@morningstar7896]

1949-2000 you is truly missed down here Jim Varney

[@PhoenixPrime]

Up until recent years, I had no idea that the original VA for Slinky died. RIP, good sir - you were so talented!!!

[@survivorturnover]

slinky the dog. the most underrated. underappreciated. character in toy story. this is some gold content

[@jw11432]

I somehow had no idea that he voiced Slinky.

[@ennyperez3003]

Heart breaking

[@marcosverli6514]

RIP JIM VARNEY

[@junkyerman6977]

This brought a tear to me

[@ericirwin413]

RIP Jim Varney and Don Rickles

[@codyvachon8173]

And rip Estelle Harris

[@cutemimi25]

​@@codyvachon8173And R. Lee Ermey

[@cutemimi25]

​@@codyvachon8173and R. Lee Ermey

[@Scripturechick.]

Jack.Angel.

[@ToveDreams]

Rest In Peace ☹️

[@lucienhalf7105]

RIP to an Iconic legendary hero of my childhood :,(

[@BenNJerrys2xaday]

beautiful and pure

[@NintendoGirl49.YouTube]

At least your friend's voicing Slinky for you.

[@FelicianoCookie]

I just rewatched Ernest Goes to Jail...such an amazing talent he was! Miss him even more now♡

[@Josh31287]

I wish you'd come back Jim 😭

[@GritMisfit]

I want the line “I may not be a smart dog but I know what road kill is”

[@AnimationandRecreating]

R.I.P Jim Varney (1949-2000) after Toy Story 2 (1999)! You will be missed. Now that we’ve got Blake Clark for Toy Story 3 and Toy Story 4,It’ll never be Slinky without him. Golly-Bob-Howdy!

[@miguelgamesbr6285]

Blake clark did a good job as slinky, but it just didn’t sound the same

[@davidfarmer2193]

I like both Jim Varney and Blake Clark voicing Slinky Dog.

[@fairygodparent2955]

he was so talented rip Jim Varney 1950-2000

[@crashspyrofan98]

Jim varney was born in 1949 not 1950

[@gilhernandez7111]

0:18 Jim when Tom Hanks passes away :(

[@daghettoghost5539]

After all these years I never knew that was Jim varney wow

[@hectorlopez1069]

Sweet actor he was.

[@jblue88hoodgamer54]

R.i.p to Ernest man he was funny.

[@MartinRiosIII]

He was an incredibly talented person! Gone too soon

[@brandoncazares8452]

It’s glad to hear him voice slinky dogg. So good to hear you sir Jim and may you Rest In Peace.

[@TheDadMan575]

I was today years old to find out he is slinky the dog. I loved Ernest goes to... as a child. Thank you Mr. Varney

[@YogsenForfoth]

He was an absolute treasure of a man and a theatrical GIANT. He had the acting chops of the most seasoned Shakespearean thespian. He is sorely missed. Rest in peace, Jim. ❤

[@BerghoffGaming2006]

Rest In Peace: Jim Varney

[@upmysuccess90s20]

Missed you all these years Jim/Ernest ❤️❤️🥺 please come back

[@rexthezilla9845]

God bless a legend.

[@Dinglehopper.]

“I knew you’d come back woody” I wish I could say the same for you, Jim

[@itcamefromthe90s89]

What a great man, with a great talent and sense of humour. We lost him much too soon...

[@Jay1enXiongAnimate]

Our legend might be gone, but everyone is still gonna love Jim varney and remember him

[@liyahvaldez5688]

R.I.P Jim Varney

[@manxonkobin2437]

RIP Jim😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@sav8819]

What a Legend. Such passion for character rolls. Excellent.

[@zonic26]

The music is from when Bullseye shows the Woody's Roundup merch

[@bw2273]

Jim Varney, we still remember and miss you in 2023.

[@callingallyoufakefucksout]

So sad he's gone. RIP Jim Varney. Thanks for all the laughs.

[@derrickbird9676]

He’s the reason Slink was always my favorite

[@alexandrebertrand-lafleur3114]

Ernest Worrell: Hey Vern, look at me, i play a Slinky Dog! Can you believe me, Vern?

[@HousesByVic]

This guy's voice is etched into my childhood memories. Legend

[@aarontellez8997]

I wish Jim Varney would voice Slinky in Toy Story 4 so sad that he died.

[@Scripturechick.]

And 3.

[@chasemoore9353]

May he rest in peace.

[@Rochelle1985]

He's so missed, loved his role as Ernest. Such a talented guy taken way too soon.

[@PapaShango619]

God I miss him. Jim Varney was my childhood!

[@TJ-fe7rr]

"Hold on to my tail"

[@harribo2005x]

I had no idea the voices were different. I thought it was always Blake Clark when I saw Toy Story 3 at the cinema when I was 5 years old. But I was somehow tricked. And that made me impressed how an actor could replace another actor who sounds a lot like him. They are very talented, and Jim will be missed.

[@juansuarez1457]

R.I.P Jim varney aka Ernest

[@z50com]

I loved his Cerritos Auto Square Commercials, Jim Varney was one of the good guys!

[@ritat2001]

The Ernest films were my late fathers favorites, he always made me laugh when I see his film. RIP Jim Varney 😢😢

[@ryanrandall788]

I miss you, Jim...

[@brandondowlen1836]

Jim Varney was a good actor but now he's dead:(

[@mariobabbo3497]

Rest In Peace Jim Varney

[@santiagovega2007]

We Miss You Slinky

[@adsfo]

That outfit is absolutely impeccable. Flawless drip on this man

[@juanpaezbrochero9149]

R.I.P jim varney

[@TheVeryLoudPenguin]

Rest in peace...Ernest. :(

[@tofutoph]

A pretty great actor. Had he been around today, I could see him doing some indie films and then maybe even getting an Oscar nom in a comeback role.

[@bumblefritz]

Golly Bob Howdy!!!

[@xjaredx11]

That man had style

[@caitlynrodriguez7232]

4 IS COMING OUT IM HAVING A MENTEL BREAK DOWN

[@seanreyes6866]

Both Tom Hanks and Tim Allen said that it was very emotional getting through the last recording sessions because the last scene is supposedly sad. Tim went on The View and said that he compares the end of TS4 to Avengers: Infinity War and Tom said in a recent articles that he calls the end of TS4 a special moment in history. I'm anxious to see the movie myself.

[@claytondorris2702]

You know what I mean Vern

[@luansantos6058]

goodbye Jim Varney

[@jacobjones4628]

You can tell how hilarous he was just from this 40 second video

[@BenNJerrys2xaday]

this vid feels good!

[@ephraimallen660]

Golly bob howdy!

[@fivehead6675]

Golly Bob Howdy! Perfectly cast.

[@newjerseywales]

Out of context, this is 100% meme'able!

[@MyBlackandRedCZ]

“Howdy Vern! This is some nice house you got here Vern! That’s Vern Vern Vern Vern!” “Sure thing Vern!”

[@averagenateguy1233]

rip a real legendary hero.

[@user-og6hl6lv7p]

0:27 POV: you're a young man waking up in the morning

[@kermitthefrog1810]

He reminds me of Jim Henson

[@elenaofavalormoanadisneypr6893]

Yep Me Too

[@transformersfan500okane3]

When my Mother took me to see Toy Story 3 in cinemas kn 2010, I actually thought Slinky was Voiced by Jim Varney

[@kermitthefrog1810]

Jim Varney reminds me of my creator Jim Henson!

[@barontaylor7139]

He was also Ernest , Jed Clampett and he sang Hot Rod Lincoln

[@dexterstokley6846]

Well, gollybobhowdy

[@odessa745]

Pretty sad that the reason his voice was so perfect for Slinky is also why he died. RIP

[@StoopidMonkeysMomma]

RIP loved you Jim

[@ChrisMac2489]

Hey hey come on now potato head if woody says it’s alright then than darn it it’s good enough for me woody has never steered us wrong before

[@accountaccount180]

"I knew you'd come on my back, woody"

[@Brock-Landers]

That's what she said.

[@G-DUDE859]

GOLLY BOB HOWDY

[@federicoguevaraavalos515]

I love