5,000+ film trailers recorded
Don LaFontaine recorded more than 5,000 film trailers over the course of his career.
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Pre-Roll Ads: Capital One & Zepbound
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Before a single word of content, the episode delivers its full slate of pre-roll advertising. First up is a Capital One spot promoting no-fee, no-minimum checking accounts and its network of seven-days-a-week cafes. Then Shaquille O'Neal steps in as spokesperson for Zepbound — a tirzepatide injection approved by the FDA for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity — followed by an extended pharmaceutical safety disclaimer. The segment closes with a brief Amazon Health AI spot before the hosts take the mic.
750,000 television spots
In addition to film trailers, LaFontaine recorded 750,000 television spots, including commercials and promos.
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