‘Free Waffles Every Tuesday Morning!’: Ferrell Steps Into Mayoral Race

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — One of Hollywood’s leading comedy stars is hoping to turn laughter into votes in the race for the next mayor of Los Angeles.

Will Ferrell is featured in a video posted on YouTube urging voters to support mayoral candidate Eric Garcetti.

The former “Saturday Night Live” and “Anchorman” star opens the video with one of his signature – and seemingly improvised – comedy riffs.

 “You may remember me from movies like ‘Expendables 2′, ‘The Day of the Dolphin’, or ‘Harlem Nights’,” Ferrell says.

The self-described native Angeleno, business owner, and father of three goes on to tout his support for Garcetti’s political record – along with Ferrell’s view of the two men as “lifelong friends.” (Read more)

(View Ferrell’s endorsement on YouTube here) 

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CityWatch

2-14-13