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Quiz about Anchorman The Legend of Ron Burgundy

"Anchorman": The Legend of Ron Burgundy Quiz

Stay classy movie-lovers, and take this quiz on former "Saturday Night Live" star Will Ferrell's film creation called "Anchorman".

A multiple-choice quiz by mrbondskin. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
mrbondskin

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
186,154

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
15882

Last 3 plays: Guest 151 (7/10), Guest 51 (6/10), Guest 50 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Will Ferrell plays the lead character, Ron Burgundy, a fictional top local news anchor in the decade of the 1970s. In which California city does he anchor the news? Hint

San Diego

San Francisco

Los Angeles

Fresno

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which actress played the love interest, and controversial female TV newscaster? Hint

Holly Marie Combs

Christina Applegate

Ashlee Lawson

Ammie Westfall

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the four letter call sign of the TV station where Ron Burgundy worked? Hint

KVVU

KNBC

KVNN

KVWN

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which one of the following actors appearing in "Anchorman" was NOT a cast member of the NBC television show, "Saturday Night Live?" Hint

Ben Stiller

David Koechner

Chris Parnell

Fred Willard

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which actor makes a memorable cameo as a mutt-kicking biker who changes Ron Burgundy's life forever? Hint

Tim Robbins

Jack Black

Luke Wilson

Ben Stiller

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Question 6 of 10

6. Steve Carell plays a rather dim-witted weatherman for the TV news team. What number does he admit to the audience is his IQ? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who directed this romp through the fast-paced business of television news, and the burgeoning development of women as equals in the newsroom? Hint

Will Ferrell

Frank Oz

Tom Shadyac

Adam McKay

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which song did the news team spontaneously begin singing as Burgundy tried to describe what true love was like? Hint

Sunshine

Afternoon Delight

Cherry Cherry

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of the Mexican restaurant in which Ms. Corningstone's friends tell her that Ron Burgundy will read anything off the teleprompter? Hint

Sabado Gigante

Mi Casa Des Deportes

Escupimos en su Alimento

La Dolce Vita

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name of Ron Burgundy's beloved dog? Hint

Max

Garcia

Ron

Baxter

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Today : Guest 151: 7/10
Apr 18 2024 : Guest 51: 6/10
Apr 11 2024 : Guest 50: 9/10
Apr 11 2024 : Guest 166: 7/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Will Ferrell plays the lead character, Ron Burgundy, a fictional top local news anchor in the decade of the 1970s. In which California city does he anchor the news?

Answer: San Diego

One of the gags throughout the film has Ron telling people that he can't speak Spanish, even though his city is a stone's throw away from Mexico.

2. Which actress played the love interest, and controversial female TV newscaster?

Answer: Christina Applegate

Applegate played the dumb blonde, Kelly Bundy, on the FOX television series "Married...With Children".

3. What is the four letter call sign of the TV station where Ron Burgundy worked?

Answer: KVWN

Burgundy and his team represent the fictional Channel 4 of San Diego circa 1970s.

4. Which one of the following actors appearing in "Anchorman" was NOT a cast member of the NBC television show, "Saturday Night Live?"

Answer: Fred Willard

Ben Stiller only appeared as a cast member for a half season in the early 1980s. Fred Willard plays Ed Harken, the station manager.

5. Which actor makes a memorable cameo as a mutt-kicking biker who changes Ron Burgundy's life forever?

Answer: Jack Black

Black's biker character decides to punt Ron's pooch in order to compensate for the destruction of a beloved motorcycle.

6. Steve Carell plays a rather dim-witted weatherman for the TV news team. What number does he admit to the audience is his IQ?

Answer: 48

Steve Carell plays Brick Tamland, and in several scenes provides the comedic punctuation.

7. Who directed this romp through the fast-paced business of television news, and the burgeoning development of women as equals in the newsroom?

Answer: Adam McKay

McKay has made uncredited appearances for, and been the headwriter of the TV series, "Saturday Night Live", but "Anchorman" is his first major motion picture as director.

8. Which song did the news team spontaneously begin singing as Burgundy tried to describe what true love was like?

Answer: Afternoon Delight

"Afternoon Delight" was made popular by the Starland Vocal Band. There is also a hilarious video shot with the main "Anchorman" stars and the music of "Afternoon Delight".

9. What is the name of the Mexican restaurant in which Ms. Corningstone's friends tell her that Ron Burgundy will read anything off the teleprompter?

Answer: Escupimos en su Alimento

In Spanish, that name literally means: "we spit in your food." Remember, Ron says he doesn't speak Spanish.

10. What is the name of Ron Burgundy's beloved dog?

Answer: Baxter

Baxter manages to be the dog-hero in the climax of the movie, as he uses his linguistic knowledge to save the news team and Ms. Corningstone.

Source: Author mrbondskin

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