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DUNBAR PLUMBING
09-02-2008, 01:29 PM
http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/?rn=3906861&cl=9553205&ch=4226715&src=news


750,000 television spots, 5,000 movie trailers, 1 voice, Don LaFontaine has the most recognizable voice. Here is the legend's story told by none other than the legend himself.




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QPMvj_xejg



That guy, we've been listening to this fellow for I know 30 years, and he was top notch.


He had his throat/vocal chords insured for 5 or 7 million dollars because his voice was his instrument.


RIP good friend. You brought some really great emphathis sp? to movies, events, shows.

cpw
09-02-2008, 01:43 PM
What I found most amazing from the video is that he took the time to record people's voicemail messages if they emailed him on his website.

Frankiarmz
09-02-2008, 04:03 PM
What a nice little video and story. He was beginning to be seen in commercials and it's kind of sad that he didn't have a few more years. Rest In Peace Don.

john from brussels
09-04-2008, 08:20 AM
That is sad to hear . R.I.P. Don