Ron Burgundy is San Diego 's top rated newsman in the male - dominated broadcasting of the ' 70s .
That 's all about to change for Ron and his cronies when an ambitious woman is hired as a new anchor .
Ron Burgundy is San Diego 's top rated newsman in the male - dominated broadcasting of the ' 70s , but that 's all about to change for Ron and his cronies when an ambitious woman is hired as a new anchor .