Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

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Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

Actor Jay Johnston at the 19th Annual GLAAD Media Awards (left) and his character on Bob's Burgers, Jimmy Pesto, (far left) during the season finale entitled, "Prank You For Being A Friend."
CURTAIN CALL

‘Bob’s Burgers’ Actor Finally Pleads Guilty to Jan. 6 Crime

The Bob’s Burgers voice actor probably didn’t script his Hollywood-to-handcuffs life story.

Josephine Walker

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NO JOKE

DUI Sequel for David Koechner of ‘Anchorman’ & ‘The Office’

The actor was also arrested for drunk driving on New Year’s Eve.

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NOT FUNNY

David Koechner Charged With DUI, Hit-and-Run After NYE Crash

The “Anchorman” actor was arrested after he allegedly plowed into a street sign.

Corbin Bolies

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‘LAS LIBERAL DA’

Fox News Anchor Experiences Real-Life Ron Burgundy Moment

As Anchorman’s Ed Harken so memorably noted, anchors will “read anything you put on that teleprompter.”

Justin Baragona

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‘TOUGH ROAD’

Christina Applegate Opens Up About ‘Strange Journey’ With MS

The star sounded positive in her Twitter announcement, writing: “The road keeps going. Unless some asshole blocks it.”

Jamie Ross

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KIND OF A BIG DEAL

Kamala Practices Battling Sexist Moron With Ron Burgundy

The “Anchorman” himself appeared on six late-night shows Thursday night to promote the new season of his podcast.

Matt Wilstein

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Stands With Rand?

Vince Vaughn Wants More Guns in Schools

The actor says banning guns doesn’t work—it’s like ‘banning forks in an attempt to stop making people fat.’ But anyone surprised at his comments hasn’t been paying attention.

Asawin Suebsaeng

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Viral

Ron Burgundy: Justin Bieber Stays Classy

The anchorman thinks the singing scoundrel needs to "turn up the heat."

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Hilarious

A Campy, Star-Studded Romp

<p>Brace yourselves for IFC’s <i>The Spoils of Babylon</i>—a hilarious spoof miniseries featuring Will Ferrell, Kristen Wiig, and more.</p>

Marlow Stern

‘Smoking Bimbos’

The Real-Life Ron Burgundy

Before there was ‘Anchorman,’ there was Bill Bonds, who blazed up the airwaves in the Motor City’s ABC affiliate for nearly 30 years. WATCH VIDEO of his most captivating moments.

Justin Miller

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Watch This!

The Week in Viral Videos

From Ron Burgundy interviewing Peyton Manning to Benedict Cumberbatch doing R. Kelly, WATCH our countdown of this week’s buzziest videos.

Julian E. Wright

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