By contrast, they all look up to the exciting, swinging bachelor "Uncle Ernie", who is always there to give advice to Val and the kids.

"Why don't you come over here, Uncle Ernie?"

But Uncle Ernie is good at it.

Uncle Ernie can speak on the record, but I'm not allowed to.

Uncle Ernie's propensity to "fiddle about" presents a problem, of course, given our heightened sensitivity to child abuse these days.

Uncle Ernie can fill the runner-up spot.

Uncle Ernie's has no telephone but the owner can be reached at (809) 497-2542.

His first cartoon show aired on Sundays, and he played Uncle Ernie, the station's janitor.

They arrive by the bus-load, finding Uncle Ernie to welcome them.

My Uncle Ernie gave it to me for my bar mitzvah.