Marking the directorial debut of Adam McKay, former head writer for Saturday Night Live and founder of the Upright Citizens Brigade, Anchorman is set during the 1970s and stars Will Ferrell as Ron Burgundy, San Diegos top-rated news anchorman. While Burgundy is outwardly willing to adjust to the idea of females in the workplace -- even outside of secretarial positions -- he certainly doesnt want his own job challenged. Keeping that in mind, its no wonder that the arrival of Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate), an aspiring newswoman, is, in Rons eyes, not the studios most welcome addition. After Veronica pays her dues covering so-called female-oriented fluff pieces (think cat fashion shows and cooking segments), the ambitious Veronica sets her eyes on the news desk; more specifically, on Rons seat behind it. Not unpredictably, Ron doesnt take the threat lightly, and it isnt long before the rival newscasters are engaged in a very personal battle of the sexes. Anchorman was co-written by Ferrell, and features supporting performances from David Koechner, Steve Carrell, Paul Rudd, Tara Subkoff, and Maya Rudolph. ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide