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Will Ferrell Stops By Milford Today
As Ron Burgundy, that is, the actor's 1970s-era news anchor character in the upcoming movie "Anchorman 2."
By Jason Bagley
Updated 2:15 p.m. Thursday
Click here to view photos from social media of Ferrell's visit. And here's a video of how he arrived in town, with what appeared to be a box of donuts and a container of beer.
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The actor Will Ferrell is in town today for an interview on the Dan Patrick Show, which is broadcast from Downtown Milford.
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Ferrell is promoting his new movie "Anchorman 2," in which he plays a 1970s-era news anchor named Ron Burgundy.
The Downtown Milford Connecticut Facebook page shared a photo this morning of Ferrell in his usual Burgundy garb in front of the old Milford Diner.
"He is hosting the (Dan Patrick) show as we speak," a post on the Facebook page read at 11:05 a.m. Thursday. "He may float around downtown after 12pm today when the show is over!"
To listen live, visit the Dan Patrick Show's website here (just click listen live on the top right-hand corner). On the homepage right now (11:05 a.m.) is a photo of Ferrell with the caption, "Ron Burgundy Invades Milford ManCave."
"Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues" is the sequel to "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy," which was released in 2004 and co-starred Christina Applegate and Steve Carell.
The sequel hits theaters Dec. 18. Click here to watch the trailer.
Motorists uninterested in catching a glimpse of Ferrell are advised to find an alternate route of travel through Downtown Milford. Police have reportedly closed the lane adjacent to Cafe Atlantique.
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