This fight scene (and its aftermath) may be an example of "narrative enclosures" characteristic of current Comedian Comedies as described by Drake (citing Seidman).
In Anchorman, I think there is also a broader cultural referencing going on, beyond that of the individual performers. For example, another narrative enclosure might be this impromptu harmonizing:
Anchorman is thus providing broader pleasures of "retro" comedy, where there is pleasure in laughing at 70s music as well as network news (not to mention fashion and hair styles).
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