The film introduces the main characters of Anchorman through a helicopter shot of San Diego and a voiceover. It then cuts to shots of each character at their news desk, with Ron Burgundy looking in a mirror commenting on his own appearance. The other main characters, including Veronica Corningstone, Brian Fantana, and Brick Tamland are similarly introduced. The film establishes the comedic tone through these introductions of the overly serious but ridiculous characters.