Hotshot television anchorman Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) welcomes upstart reporter Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate) into the male-dominated world of 1970s broadcast news -- that is, until the talented female journalist begins to outshine Burgundy on air. Soon he grows jealous, begins a bitter feud with Veronica and eventually makes a vulgar slip on live TV that ruins his career. However, when an outrageous story breaks at the San Diego Zoo, Ron may get a chance to redeem himself.
Release date: October 21, 2004 (Australia)
Director: Adam McKay
Film series: Mediocre American Man Trilogy
Budget: 26 million USD
Box office: 90.6 million USD
Writers: Will Ferrell, Adam McKay
Stars: Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Steve Carell