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RIP guy who inspired "Ron Burgundy"

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by 2muchcoffeeman, Jun 30, 2008.

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  1. 2muchcoffeeman

    2muchcoffeeman Well-Known Member

    Ron Hunter, said to be the inspiration for the Ron Burgundy character, died last week in Nevada. Worked in Chicago, New Orleans, Buffalo, Miami and Philadelphia, so there's a chance you know who I'm talking about.

    http://www.suntimes.com/business/feder/1027555,CST-FIN-feder27.article
    http://gawker.com/tag/rip/?i=5020515&t=the-real-ron-burgundy-passes-away
    http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/chi-tv-anchor-death-web-jun28,0,1938805.story

    The Gawker link has a great Ron Burgundy story ... uh, Ron Hunter story.
     
    2muchcoffeeman, Jun 30, 2008
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  2. spnited

    spnited Active Member

    Lingering illness caused by that god-awful movie?
     
    spnited, Jun 30, 2008
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  3. pallister

    pallister Guest

    Not all talkies are bad.
     
    pallister, Jun 30, 2008
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  4. spnited

    spnited Active Member


    But you are always an asshole.
     
    spnited, Jun 30, 2008
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  5. zeke12

    zeke12 Guest

    You're alliteration heavy. I needed an avalanche of Advil.
     
    zeke12, Jun 30, 2008
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  6. pallister

    pallister Guest

    If it means pissing you off, I sure am. :D
     
    pallister, Jun 30, 2008
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  7. spnited

    spnited Active Member

    I don't waste my time getting pissed of at turds like you.
     
    spnited, Jun 30, 2008
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  8. OnTheRiver

    OnTheRiver Active Member

    Heaven needed a 6 o'clock newsreader.
     
    OnTheRiver, Jun 30, 2008
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  9. pallister

    pallister Guest

    I can tell from your calm, thoughtful posts.
     
    pallister, Jun 30, 2008
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  10. Simon_Cowbell

    Simon_Cowbell Active Member

    such as
     
    Simon_Cowbell, Jun 30, 2008
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  11. Trouser_Buddah

    Trouser_Buddah Active Member

    Yet you let 'pissed of' slide? ;)
     
    Trouser_Buddah, Jun 30, 2008
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  12. Simon_Cowbell

    Simon_Cowbell Active Member

    such as life
     
    Simon_Cowbell, Jun 30, 2008
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