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Bert and Ernie share their names with Sesame Street characters. In the movie, Bert is the police officer, and Ernie is the cab driver.
Bert and Ernie.
The character's name is Ernie Bishop. He was played by actor Frank Faylen. FYI, the Sesame Street characters Bert and Ernie got their names from the characters in "It's a Wonderful Life." (Bert was the cop.)
Bert is the police officer, and Ernie is the cab driver.
They were named after the Policeman and the Cab Driver on "It's a Wonderful Life"12_Who_were_Bert_and_Ernie_on_Sesame_Street_named_after12_Who_were_Bert_and_Ernie_on_Sesame_Street_named_after
It has often been said that they were, but according to Sesame Street sources, it is purely coincidental that Jim Henson picked those names.
It's a Wonderful Life
The two muppets have always appeared together. They're named after two minor characters in the movie "It's a Wonderful Life."
There is only one policeman in "It's a Wonderful Life," and his name is Bert. His friend, the taxi cab driver, is Ernie. And yes, the famed duo of Sesame Street muppets were named after them. See related link.
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It is often said that Bert and Ernie were named after characters in the movie It's a Wonderful Life, but it is purely coincidental, according to Sesame Street people, including their creator, Jim Henson.
The Movie "It's a Wonderful Life," starring Jimmy Stewart. Ernie (the cab driver) and Bert (the Policeman) are two best friends in the movie; like the dynamic duo. No they didn't. The names are similar, but that's not what they're based on. However, Sesame Street did reference that rumor in "Elmo Saves Christmas": Bert and Ernie are walking next to a TV that is playing the movie, and are startled to hear their names.