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Ferrell, Reilly parody classic Christmas duet

Mon Dec 13, 2010 6:50 PM EST
entertainment, us, video, christmas, will-ferrell, david-bowie, ferrell, bing-crosby
Jake Coyle, AP Entertainment Writer

In this publicity image from video, released by FunnyOrDie.com, Will Ferell, portrays David Bowie, left, and John C. Reilly portrays Bing Crosby, are shown in a scene from the online video "Peace on Earth & The Little Drummer Boy." (AP Photo/FunnyOrDie.com)

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NEW YORK — Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly have added a comedic twist to David Bowie and Bing Crosby's classic Christmas duet.

The video was posted Monday by Funny or Die. It's a remarkable, comedic imitation of Crosby and Bowie's beloved 1977 Christmas special in which they sang "Peace on Earth/The Little Drummer Boy." In it, Ferrell plays Bowie and Reilly performs as Crosby.

The mimicry is impressive, with almost every line exactly repeated. Reilly fittingly dons a V-neck sweater, and Ferrell sports Bowie's blue blazer and a British accent. The two stay faithfully in character until the end, when they curse at each other and Ferrell knocks over a Christmas tree.

The video had gotten 135,000 hits by Monday night.

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http://www.funnyordie.com/

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