Hilarious video resurfaces of news anchor and reporter in heated argument about broken lift
The classic clip was re-shared by comedian Matt Lucas
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Your support makes all the difference.A viral video from 2001 showing a heated argument between a news reporter and his anchor has resurfaced on Twitter.
Comedian Matt Lucas posted the video with the caption: "Good morning" and let the video do the rest.
In the clip, the reporter Dick Oliver interviews a building spokesperson and one of his tenants about a dispute caused by a broken lift.
After Mr Oliver finishes the interview, the anchor Jim Ryan asks him to talk to the tenant again, which is when the conversation becomes heated.
Mr Oliver asks "So what do you want now?"
"Well if I have to teach you how to become a reporter Oli I'll do that later." replies Mr Ryan.
After a back and forth Mr Ryan says: "I'll give you lessons in how to become a reporter later."
While pointing at the camera Mr Oliver replies: "No, I'll give you some lessons in how to be an editor because I was your boss once."
"You were but are no longer. How did that happen?" the anchor replies before moving on to the next story.
The video caused a stir on social media with the top reply to Mr Lucas' story referencing the comic's comedy partnership with David Walliams.
"You and David in 20 years time," tweeted Brian Maudling.
The video resurfaces every few years, with the incident inspiring a series of sketches on Saturday Night Live where Bill Hader starred as Herb Welch, an elderly reporter.
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