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BS: Obit - Don LaFontaine - voiceover king

02 Sep 08 - 01:58 PM (#2428974)
Subject: BS: Obit - Don LaFontaine - voiceover king
From: Wesley S

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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02 Sep 08 - 02:00 PM (#2428978)
Subject: RE: BS: Obit - Don LaFontaine - voiceover king
From: Donuel

His Geico commercial is a classic


02 Sep 08 - 02:59 PM (#2429042)
Subject: RE: BS: Obit - Don LaFontaine - voiceover king
From: katlaughing

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


02 Sep 08 - 03:02 PM (#2429051)
Subject: RE: BS: Obit - Don LaFontaine - voiceover king
From: irishenglish

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


02 Sep 08 - 06:03 PM (#2429238)
Subject: RE: BS: Obit - Don LaFontaine - voiceover king
From: RangerSteve

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


03 Sep 08 - 05:25 PM (#2430250)
Subject: RE: BS: Obit - Don LaFontaine - voiceover king
From: GUEST,Bob Ryszkiewicz

Rest in Peace...