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 has often been said that they were, but according to Sesame Street sources, it is purely coincidental that Jim Henson picked those names.
George's guardian angel in It's a Wonderful Life is: Clarence Oddbody.
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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
Clarence.
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It has often been said that they were, but according to Sesame Street sources, it is purely coincidental that Jim Henson picked those names.
George's guardian angel in It's a Wonderful Life is: Clarence Oddbody.
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Bedford Falls.
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