BS: Obit - Don LaFontaine - voiceover king

Subject: BS: Obit - Don LaFontaine - voiceover king
From: Wesley S
Date: 02 Sep 08 - 01:58 PM

Don LaFontaine, the voiceover king whose "In a world ..." phrase on movie trailers was much copied -- and much parodied -- has died, according to media reports. He was 68.

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Subject: RE: BS: Obit - Don LaFontaine - voiceover king
From: Donuel
Date: 02 Sep 08 - 02:00 PM

His Geico commercial is a classic

Subject: RE: BS: Obit - Don LaFontaine - voiceover king
From: katlaughing
Date: 02 Sep 08 - 02:59 PM

Really sorry to read this. The video clip of him at work was wonderful to watch. Having started out in radio, my Rog and I are always listening for "good" radio voices. LaFontaine's was incredible!

COndolences to his family and friends,

kat & Rog

Subject: RE: BS: Obit - Don LaFontaine - voiceover king
From: irishenglish
Date: 02 Sep 08 - 03:02 PM

In a world before time.....movie advertisements will never be the same. Great voice.

Subject: RE: BS: Obit - Don LaFontaine - voiceover king
From: RangerSteve
Date: 02 Sep 08 - 06:03 PM

I think future movie trailers should leave out the narration. It's been done to perfection by Don LaFontaine.

Subject: RE: BS: Obit - Don LaFontaine - voiceover king
From: GUEST,Bob Ryszkiewicz
Date: 03 Sep 08 - 05:25 PM

Rest in Peace...