NEWS: RIP Don LaFontaine

LaFontaine, known as the “King of Voiceovers,” died Monday afternoon at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. LaFontaine’s agent, Vanessa Gilbert, tells ET that he passed away following complications from Pneumothorax, the presence of air or gas in the pleural cavity, the result of a collapsed lung. The official cause of death has not yet been released.

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THE MUST HAVE GADGET FOR ANY ENTEPRENEUR

As actors we know how important it is to be connected at all times because your business (so also your money) depends on being able to jump at an opportunity when it presents itself. That might mean something as simple as being on time to an impromptu meeting with a producer in an hour (but how do you find your way there on time?) or sending your resume and head-shot to a casting director while you are at the gym, or even simply answering the phone. Not to worry though, the rate at which technology is evolving

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FUN FACTS: 1950′s TELEVISION

  • The “Today” shows early ratings were not very promising, and the producers wanted to make the show more entertaining. So they added a chimpanzee named J.Fred Muggs who became an instant popular star in his own right.
  • CBS and NBC both introduced their logos in the 1950′s. CBS had the “eye” with clouds in the background and NBC used to have an 11 feathered peacock.
  • Pittsburgh was the first city to develop a channel exclusively dedicated to educational purposes in 1954.
  • The first TV show to broadcast fully in color was “The Colgate Comedy Hour” in 1953

  • The first commercial to broadcast coast-to-coast was showing both the Golden Gate bridge and the Brooklin bridge simultaneously. A great feat for 1951!!!!

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LEGAL ISSUES: MANAGER VS AGENT?

<br />It can be very confusing. Specially for beginners. There are so many unwritten rules, not to mention the scams that ruin the dreams of many talented actors. However, going into an acting career armed with knowledge will help minimize the confusion and maximize the success…

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