Will Ferrell recently told People magazine that some of his fans were not too thrilled with his decision to revive Buddy the Elf as a grizzled drinker and smoker. The comedian went viral on social media after attending the Dec.

Will Ferrell came face to face with "Buddy the Elf, the ax murderer," and he may never be the same. The "Elf" star got a firsthand look at the life-size, animatronic Buddy the Elf decoration inspired by his iconic holiday movie when Craig Melvin and Savannah Guthrie surprised him with it on TODAY on Jan. 28.

Will Ferrell fans were seeing double during his appearance on the 'Today' show on Tuesday, Jan. 28, when co-anchors Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin surprised the 'Saturday Night Live' alum with a gift: his very own,

Will Ferrell was surprised with the viral animatronic Buddy the Elf during an appearance on the TODAY show on Jan. 28.

While it may be January, the classic 2003 Christmas movie, Elf, was on the mind of the hosts of the Today show recently as they surprised their guest, Will Ferrell with a life-size version of his Buddy the Elf character.

The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” That’s a line from Elf, one of the best Christmas movies of all time, but you know what’s not a good way to spread Christmas cheer?

Will Ferrell talks on the TODAY show about "SNL," his new movie with Reese Witherspoon, "You're Cordially Invited," and dressing as Buddy the Elf at a hockey game.