Norwegian Comedians Sing Praises of Former UN Official

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A couple of Norwegian comedians have written a spoof power ballad about an unlikely hero: Former top United Nations humanitarian official Jan Egeland, who is also Norwegian.

Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Bård Ylvisåker and Vegard Ylvisåker to find out why they did it

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