• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • FOX 40
    • Meet Our Team
      • Our Journalists
      • Sales & Programming
    • Red Cross Support
  • Keeping It Real
  • Contest
  • Programming
    • FOX 40 TV Guide
    • WHAT’S ON FOX
    • WATCH STREAMING NEWS NOW
    • CHURCH PROGRAMMING AND DIRECTORY
  • About WDBD
    • Contact Us
    • Job Listings
  • Advertise With Us
  • MS Help Wanted
WDBD FOX 40 Jackson MS Local News, Weather and Sports

WDBD FOX 40 Jackson MS Local News, Weather and Sports

WDBD Television for Jackson, MS

  • Local News
  • National
  • Sports
  • Puppy Picks
  • FOX 40 Foodies
  • Closing the Gap
  • Weather
  • More…
    • Lifestyle
      • Heart Month
    • Politics
    • Health
    • Science
    • Entertainment
      • Technology
      • What’s on TV?

cacc9fa1-ffa9-5f03-847a-1a5deb826a5f

Ed Helms says he wants to take Senate from Mitch McConnell’s ‘cold purple hands’ during ‘Elf’ reunion

The cast of the hit Christmas movie “Elf” reunited to benefit Democrats in Georgia and jab Republicans during a virtual reading of the film.

Like many beloved casts have done throughout the coronavirus pandemic, a good portion of the original “Elf” stars got together to read the script in a fundraising effort to support the Democratic Party ahead of the Senate runoff race in the state. 

Will Ferrell, reprised his role as Buddy the elf, and sang “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” alongside Zoey Deschanel, who reprised her role as Jovie.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIES OF ALL TIME (WE THINK)

However, according to The Hollywood Reporter, one song had to be omitted from the one-hour 40-minute show. “The Office” star Ed Helms, who participated in the event as a guest, noted that they were unable to secure the rights to “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” and it was therefore replaced with the timeless Christmas hit “Jingle Bells.” 

The cast of ‘Elf’ reunited for an event to fundraise for Georgia Democrats.
(Warner Bros.)

During a brief break in the action, Helms jokingly placed the blame for the switch on Republicans being upset about their fundraiser. 

“Apparently, we think that perhaps Republicans own the rights to that song because we got an unkind email when we asked for the rights to do it today. That’s what I heard anyway. Who knows?” Helms said. 

6 CHRISTMAS MOVIES TO STREAM THIS SEASON

The Georgia native is clearly taking the Senate race in Georgia seriously, having promoted the “Elf” reunion with a video message asking followers to donate and “support Georgia Democrats and take the Senate from Mitch McConnell’s cold purple hands.” 

The event even opened with a message from Democratic Party of Georgia treasurer, Jason Esteves, who adapted a famous line from the movie saying “the best way to spread Christmas cheer is by voting loud for all to hear.” 

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

In addition to Ferrell and Deschanel, returning cast members included Bob Newhart, Edward Asner, Mary Steenburgen, Amy Sedaris, Kyle Gass and Andy Richter. Meanwhile, special guests filling out roles for cast members who couldn’t attend included John Lithgow, Wanda Sykes, Danny Woodburn, Busy Philips and Helms. 

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER

Will Ferrell reprised his role as Buddy the Elf for a reunion to benefit Georgia Democrats.
(Warner Bros.)

Former “Saturday Night Live” cast member Ferrell starred in the 2003 comedy about an orphan who snuck into Santa’s bag one Christmas Eve. When he was discovered, he was raised by elves until adulthood, when he set on on a journey from the North Pole to New York City to find his birth father.

Primary Sidebar


  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter

Follow Us On Facebook


Trending Now

brandon-siler-lauds-ex-florida-teammate-percy-harvin’s-talent:-‘he-should’ve-been-the-best-player-in-the-nfl’

Brandon Siler lauds ex-Florida teammate Percy Harvin’s talent: ‘He should’ve been the best player in the NFL’

deion-sanders-praises-history-making-female-college-football-player,-concerned-for-her-safety

Deion Sanders praises history-making female college football player, concerned for her safety

jets-almost-in-‘panic-mode’-since-aaron-rodgers-went-down,-chiefs-linebacker-says

Jets almost in ‘panic mode’ since Aaron Rodgers went down, Chiefs linebacker says

astros’-hector-neris-stomps-toward-and-yells-at-mariners’-julio-rodriguez-after-strikeout

Astros’ Hector Neris stomps toward and yells at Mariners’ Julio Rodriguez after strikeout

taylor-swift-loans-new-york-pad-to-sophie-turner-and-her-kids-amid-contentious-joe-jonas-divorce:-report

Taylor Swift loans New York pad to Sophie Turner and her kids amid contentious Joe Jonas divorce: report


LOCAL NEWS HEADLINES

Capitol Police investigating alleged road rage incident near stadium

25-acre fire started in Copiah County after 4-wheeler backfires

Body found in Mississippi River, MPD investigates

Hinds County approves spending hundreds of thousands of dollars in payments for cyberattack recovery efforts

Vicksburg football game ends early after 2 fights break out

More Local News

NATIONAL HEADLINES

texas-woman-pepper-sprays-ride-share-driver,-steals-his-wallet-for-refusing-to-go-through-drive-thru:-police

Texas woman pepper sprays ride-share driver, steals his wallet for refusing to go through drive-thru: police

A Texas woman is wanted in Houston after authorities say she pepper sprayed and robbed her ride-share driver over his refusal to take her through a fast-food restaurant drive-thru earlier this month.Surveillance footage from Sept. 6 shows the female suspect … Read Full Report about Texas woman pepper sprays ride-share driver, steals his wallet for refusing to go through drive-thru: police

desantis-suggests-one-on-one-debate-with-trump:-‘you-owe-it-to-the-voters’

DeSantis suggests one-on-one debate with Trump: ‘You owe it to the voters’

GOP presidential candidate Ron DeSantis finished the second Republican primary debate and immediately suggested another: a one-on-one face-off with former President Donald Trump. "Since the former president didn't come here, maybe he would be willing to do one … Read Full Report about DeSantis suggests one-on-one debate with Trump: ‘You owe it to the voters’

hunter-biden’s-$250k-wire-from-china-labeled-as-a-‘personal-investment’

Hunter Biden’s $250K wire from China labeled as a ‘personal investment’

EXCLUSIVE: The $250,000 wire Hunter Biden received from his Chinese business partners was labeled as a "personal investment," despite his legal team claiming the funds were part of a loan and previously saying he never "received any return on his investment," … Read Full Report about Hunter Biden’s $250K wire from China labeled as a ‘personal investment’

michael-gambon,-‘harry-potter’-actor,-dead-at-82

Michael Gambon, ‘Harry Potter’ actor, dead at 82

Michael Gambon, who was known for his role as Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight "Harry Potter" films, has died Thursday. He was 82."We are devastated to announce the loss of Sir Michael Gambon. Beloved husband and father, Michael died … Read Full Report about Michael Gambon, ‘Harry Potter’ actor, dead at 82

youth-pastor-who-allegedly-tried-to-kill-wife,-5-children-was-afraid-of-being-evicted-from-home:-affidavit

Youth pastor who allegedly tried to kill wife, 5 children was afraid of being evicted from home: affidavit

A Kansas youth pastor, who allegedly tried to stab his wife and five children to death before attempting to set his home on fire, was apparently afraid of being evicted, according to a recently unsealed affidavit. Matthew Richards, 41, is charged with five … Read Full Report about Youth pastor who allegedly tried to kill wife, 5 children was afraid of being evicted from home: affidavit

Footer

Public File Info

Individuals with disabilities who have questions about the content of our public file or website may contact RaMona Alexander by phone at
601-948-3333 or by email at RaMona.Alexander@fox40tv.com

»WDBD FCC Public File
»EEO Report
»Closed Captioning
»Advertising Terms And Conditions

 

 

  • Local News
  • National
  • Sports
  • Puppy Picks
  • FOX 40 Foodies
  • Closing the Gap
  • Weather
  • More…
    • Lifestyle
      • Heart Month
    • Politics
    • Health
    • Science
    • Entertainment
      • Technology
      • What’s on TV?

CATEGORIES

  • Local News
  • National
  • Sports
  • Puppy Picks
  • FOX 40 Foodies
  • Closing the Gap
  • Weather
  • More…
    • Lifestyle
      • Heart Month
    • Politics
    • Health
    • Science
    • Entertainment
      • Technology
      • What’s on TV?
GRIT TV Logo
Antenna_TV_logo
GRIT-TV Logo
Antenna_TV_logo

Copyright © 2023 · American Spirit Media LLC · WDBD TV · Jackson MS · Terms of Service · Privacy Policy