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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrew Demillo

Book Review: 'Kind of a Big Deal' tells backstory of hit comedy that escalated quickly

ASSOCIATED PRESS

“Kind of a Big Deal: How ‘Anchorman’ Stayed Classy and Became the Most Iconic Comedy of the Twenty-First Century” by Saul Austerlitz (Dutton)

There are plenty of comedies that are known by many for their catchphrases and gags more than the actual plot of the movies — from “Airplane!” to “Blazing Saddles." An easy addition to that list is “Anchorman,” the comedy about a 1970s TV newsman that has gained a cult following since it was released nearly two decades ago.

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