"Will Ferrell" Takes Over the Show

"Will Ferrell" Takes Over the Show

Author: Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association April 22, 2026 Duration: 1:02:33

If you ain’t first, you’re last – and David Babcock is most definitely first in our books when it comes to Will Ferrell impersonators. Whether it’s Ricky Bobby, Ron Burgundy or Buddy the Elf, David tours the world bringing joy to people’s lives. But that wasn’t always the plan. David shares how it all happened and what life is like masquerading as one of the funniest people on the planet – plus, what it was like meeting the real Will Ferrell and more. Get some!

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