Joe Carruthers — Ernest Saves Christmas Character Profile

About Joe Carruthers

Former children's TV host known for teaching manners, chosen to replace Santa.

Joe Carruthers — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Children's television hosting, Teaching manners, Public speaking, Moral guidance, Acting

• Strength: 3/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 8/10
• Morality: 9/10
• Influence: 7/10

Character Facts

Played by

Oliver Clark

Appears in

Ernest Saves Christmas (1988)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Joe Carruthers — Professional Successor — Santa (Douglas Seale)

  Santa seeks Joe to pass on the magical Santa role.

• Joe Carruthers — Professional Agent — Marty (Robert Lesser)

  Marty manages Joe's career and pushes commercial projects.

• Joe Carruthers — Alliance Collaborator — Ernest P. Worrell (Jim Varney)

  Ernest facilitates Joe's realization and acceptance of his role.

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• Marty (Robert Lesser)
• Pyramus (Buddy Douglas)
• Arresting Officer (Joe Candelora)
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