<p>Did you know that Anchorman was almost a very different movie?  And that it was kind of based on a true story, maybe, a little? </p><p>This Episode we will discuss some of the similarities between Ron Burgundy's character in "Anchorman," and Philidelphia anchorman Mort Crim and his interactions with the first network Anchorwoman Jessica Savitch. </p><p>We talk about how your favorite anchorman was almost cut entirely from the movie by the studio and not for the reasons that you would think. </p><p>How the original script was very different and then we each take turns playing with the original concept of putting 1970's Anchormen into movies to see how the hilarity ensues</p><p>This episode ins brought to you by Paramount+ the best place to catch up on Star Trek before the new episodes start dropping get a free subscription at Fandompodcast.com/Paramount</p><p>already have a Paramount+ Subscription?  </p><p>Buy your Favorite Podcasters a drink at FandomPodcast.com/Drink</p>

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Branden Ushio, Nik English, Tayler Iversen

Anchorman: Actually Based on a True Story - Kinda

APR 6, 202131 MIN
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Anchorman: Actually Based on a True Story - Kinda

APR 6, 202131 MIN

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<p>Did you know that Anchorman was almost a very different movie? And that it was kind of based on a true story, maybe, a little? </p><p>This Episode we will discuss some of the similarities between Ron Burgundy's character in "Anchorman," and Philidelphia anchorman Mort Crim and his interactions with the first network Anchorwoman Jessica Savitch. </p><p>We talk about how your favorite anchorman was almost cut entirely from the movie by the studio and not for the reasons that you would think. </p><p>How the original script was very different and then we each take turns playing with the original concept of putting 1970's Anchormen into movies to see how the hilarity ensues</p><p>This episode ins brought to you by Paramount+ the best place to catch up on Star Trek before the new episodes start dropping get a free subscription at Fandompodcast.com/Paramount</p><p>already have a Paramount+ Subscription? </p><p>Buy your Favorite Podcasters a drink at FandomPodcast.com/Drink</p>