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The Origins Of Bert And Ernie

Did the Sesame Street characters, Bert and Ernie get their names from the cop (Bert), and the cab driver (Ernie), in Frank Capra's holiday classic film, It's A Wonderful Life ? No one is confirming it, and it's probably just coincidence, but I'd sure like to think so.

Bert ( Ward Bond, from another film):

Ernie (Frank Faylen, as himself):

Here's hoping all of you have a wonderful life! Merry Christmas!

Melissa XX