Will Ferrell's 'Anchorman' is often cited as one of the best comedies of the 21st century and in 2019, Ferrell will be reviving the film in 'The Ron Burgundy Podcast.' Debuting in the first quarter of 2019, 'The Ron Burgundy Podcast' will be produced by Funny or Die and will air on iHeartRadio. The series has already been green-lit for two 12-episode seasons, and will, of course, feature Ferrell as the iconic titular character.
Promotion for the series has already begun in Twitter, with Ron Burgundy breaking the fourth wall and Tweeting out, "listen, I don't know what a podcast is, but I currently have a lot of time on my hands and a lot to talk about." It is unclear as to what structure the podcast will take, but the announcement of this new content is sure to appeal to any comedy fans.
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