Rick Kitchen October 3, 2015 Share October 3, 2015 Except that Norm is taking a lie detector, and it detects a lie when he says he's the Colonel. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-1563833
Fiddler1 October 3, 2015 Share October 3, 2015 (edited) Can somebody identify the blonde woman who says "They're totally incompetent" in this DirectTv ad? She's after the first woman at about 30 seconds in. It's driving me nuts! :) Edited October 3, 2015 by Fiddler1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-1564316
Bort October 3, 2015 Share October 3, 2015 Can somebody identify the blonde woman who says "They're totally incompetent" in this DirectTv ad? She's after the first woman at about 30 seconds in. It's driving me nuts! :) I think it's Jeanetta Arnette. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-1564354
Prevailing Wind October 3, 2015 Share October 3, 2015 Why are all the women blonde? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-1564363
Fiddler1 October 3, 2015 Share October 3, 2015 I think it's Jeanetta Arnette. YES!!! I knew her voice and manner, but just couldn't place her. Thank you!! Now I won't have to go through my day with that nagging at my brain ;) 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-1564383
theatremouse October 3, 2015 Share October 3, 2015 (edited) Although I wouldn't have necessarily thought of Norm MacDonald as perfect casting, I think he's doing a good job--better than Darrell Hammond was. At first I thought it was a case of the agency "keeping us on our toes" and that we'd soon see Hammond returning to the role, but now it appears Norm has settled in for the long haul. (Or however long the haul turns out to be.) I wonder what the story is there. Hammond not testing well in focus groups? Hammond being temperamental and all method-y ("the Colonel wouldn't say this!")? Something else?The impression I got from the series is that they intend (possibly intended all along) to do a sort of rotating "No I'm the Colonel" thing. Hammond's talked about his being "back" and McDonald's began with him asserting himself as "the real colonel" so I think this is a long haul thing, possibly always was, and probably there will be still more revolving door colonels. I don't think it was necessarily a case of one being let go in favor of the other. (I could be wrong.) Maybe they had the idea when they decided to bring him back as a character, since obviously the real guy is dead, that to sort of deflect attention from the notion that of course, no one can be the colonel now since he was real, they'd just plain play with the idea of who is playing him and the fact that it involves playing him, etc. Edited October 3, 2015 by theatremouse 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-1564489
Milburn Stone October 3, 2015 Share October 3, 2015 Maybe they had the idea when they decided to bring him back as a character, since obviously the real guy is dead, that to sort of deflect attention from the notion that of course, no one can be the colonel now since he was real, they'd just plain play with the idea of who is playing him and the fact that it involves playing him, etc. Very plausible. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-1564571
Milburn Stone October 18, 2015 Share October 18, 2015 In a Draft Kings commercial aired on last night's NLCS game, I heard Ed Norton doing the voiceover. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-1615088
Milburn Stone October 21, 2015 Share October 21, 2015 (edited) Heard John Doman doing a voiceover for something on last night's NLCS game. Can't remember what, but I do remember thinking he was doing a good job of it. Edited to add: It's for Michelin. Edited October 23, 2015 by Milburn Stone Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-1626585
Shriekingeel October 27, 2015 Share October 27, 2015 Those Rashida Jones/Peggy Lipton commercials are all charm. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-1644145
LoneHaranguer October 27, 2015 Share October 27, 2015 It's sad enough that they've got a grey-haired Henry Winkler pushing reverse mortgages; did they have to put him in the same kind of geeky checkered shirt that Richie and Ralph wore on Happy Days? 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-1645964
Prevailing Wind October 27, 2015 Share October 27, 2015 But he still has that gigawatt radiant smile at the end of the ad! 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-1645992
Rick Kitchen October 27, 2015 Share October 27, 2015 I absolutely love that bright red and gold couch and cushions that Henry is sitting on in that ad, though. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-1646660
Milburn Stone October 29, 2015 Share October 29, 2015 Another John Doman voiceover "sighting": Corporate Walmart commercials on the CNBC Republican Debate. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-1651981
Milburn Stone November 9, 2015 Share November 9, 2015 Heard Sigourney Weaver's voice last night. I think it was a commercial for a cellular service but I don't exactly remember anymore. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-1689781
Rick Kitchen December 23, 2015 Share December 23, 2015 Johnny Depp for Dior. Nice eye shadow. http://www.ispot.tv/ad/AkOT/dior-sauvage-the-new-fragrance-featuring-johnny-depp Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-1822709
CarpeDiem54 December 23, 2015 Share December 23, 2015 Johnny Depp always looks like he's dying of some dreaded disease. He's one of the most unattractive men out there. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-1822736
Prevailing Wind December 23, 2015 Share December 23, 2015 Except if he cleaned up, he'd look pretty fine. I think he's purposely trying to sabotage his looks, hoping to be taken more seriously. Try harder, John. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-1822795
BW Manilowe December 24, 2015 Share December 24, 2015 Since we're talking about him... Johnny Depp was just named 1 of the most overpaid actors (#1 on the list) by Forbes magazine. http://www.forbes.com/sites/natalierobehmed/2015/12/22/hollywoods-most-overpaid-actors-of-2015-johnny-depp-leads-denzel-washington-will-ferrell/ 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-1826061
Rick Kitchen December 27, 2015 Share December 27, 2015 Evan Rachel Wood and Chris Evans for Gucci. http://www.ispot.tv/ad/Aosq/gucci-guilty-the-new-chapter-feat-evan-rachel-wood-chris-evans Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-1828403
Shriekingeel December 29, 2015 Share December 29, 2015 Is that TJ Miller from Silicon Valley as the new voice of Mucus from the Mucinex commercials? In the past I always wondered why, with the previous voice, mucus would have a Brooklyn accent. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-1832558
Rick Kitchen January 27, 2016 Share January 27, 2016 I'm sure Kristi Yamaguchi isn't hurting for money on her own, let alone the million dollar company her husband owns, so why is she doing commercials for Airborne? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-1905462
OSM Mom January 29, 2016 Share January 29, 2016 The same reason Evander Holyfield is shilling for Carl's Jr. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-1909372
AimingforYoko January 29, 2016 Share January 29, 2016 Kristi Yamaguchi needs to pay child support? 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-1911324
BW Manilowe January 29, 2016 Share January 29, 2016 Kristi Yamaguchi needs to pay child support? Nope. She's still married (as far as I know, & according to a poster upthread). Maybe she/her family just likes Airborne, so she agreed to do the ads. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-1912093
AimingforYoko January 30, 2016 Share January 30, 2016 It wasn't a comment on Kristi, it was a joke on Evander Holyfield's many problems in that area. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-1912237
ennui January 30, 2016 Share January 30, 2016 Actors do commercials because it's a big paycheck for minimal time commitment. Some of them get $millions. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-1912738
AimingforYoko February 6, 2016 Share February 6, 2016 Norm McDonald is out, Jim Gaffigan is in as the new Col. Sanders. I'm kind of liking the bit. https://youtu.be/C29yrzFYF4Q 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-1934990
mmecorday February 16, 2016 Share February 16, 2016 (edited) I was a big "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" fan and was surprised to see Iyari Limon in this ad for Linzess. I never cared for her character very much, but I had the opportunity to meet her at a convention many years ago and I really liked her. http://www.ispot.tv/ad/7iS2/linzess-calm-the-raging-storm Edited February 16, 2016 by mmecorday Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-1965860
Rick Kitchen February 18, 2016 Share February 18, 2016 Olympic gold medalist Jonny Mosely is doing Toyota commercials locally in Northern California. He's playing up his "skier dude" persona. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_t_CN-rKZ-s Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-1969864
Dirtybubble March 3, 2016 Share March 3, 2016 I die a little inside every time I see the Kia commercials with Christopher Walken narrating. Did they fire the hamsters? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-2019176
Moose135 March 3, 2016 Share March 3, 2016 I die a little inside every time I see the Kia commercials with Christopher Walken narrating. Did they fire the hamsters? I think he may have eaten them... 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-2019721
Rick Kitchen March 17, 2016 Share March 17, 2016 Katherine Heigl is in a series of cat litter ads 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-2061222
riley702 March 18, 2016 Share March 18, 2016 That's hilarious! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-2063200
Bruinsfan March 24, 2016 Share March 24, 2016 I think he may have eaten them... Or thrown them off a boat... Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-2081393
spaceytraci1208 August 14, 2016 Share August 14, 2016 There was a commercial on earlier for Reverse Mortgages...the voice actor sounded like he was going for a Morgan Freeman impression, but sounded a little more like Cleveland Brown (of Seth MacFarlane's "The Cleveland Show")...anyone else know what I'm talking about? Lol Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-2483482
thesaura73 September 23, 2016 Share September 23, 2016 Hello! New to posting here. Does anyone know who the actress is in the Kaiser-Permanente Medicare commercials? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-2594004
ABay October 1, 2016 Share October 1, 2016 Seeing the former "can you hear me now" guy makes me wonder what's become of the cute Sprint guy in the raincoat who was around at about the same time. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-2614868
Jaded October 2, 2016 Share October 2, 2016 (edited) 11 hours ago, ABay said: Seeing the former "can you hear me now" guy makes me wonder what's become of the cute Sprint guy in the raincoat who was around at about the same time. I can't find anything saying what he's doing now. Here's his wiki, IMDB profiles and Twitter though.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Baker_(actor)http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0048294/https://twitter.com/brianbakeractor Edited October 2, 2016 by Jaded Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-2615631
Unipenguin November 14, 2016 Share November 14, 2016 David Furr has a recurring role on Madame Secretary, and trying to place his voice is driving me crazy. Anyone know what commercials or voiceover work he's done? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-2743204
Jamoche November 14, 2016 Share November 14, 2016 7 hours ago, Unipenguin said: David Furr has a recurring role on Madame Secretary, and trying to place his voice is driving me crazy. Anyone know what commercials or voiceover work he's done? ispot only has one ad for him. https://www.ispot.tv/ad/72Kw/campbells-tomato-soup-wisest-kid-new-activity Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-2744425
EighteenTwelve November 14, 2016 Share November 14, 2016 Donald Sutherland's orange juice narration is creeping me out, because every time he says "Ah, my precious oranges", I'm expecting him to be President Snow and end the sentence with something horrible. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-2745175
Rinaldo November 14, 2016 Share November 14, 2016 18 hours ago, Unipenguin said: David Furr has a recurring role on Madame Secretary, and trying to place his voice is driving me crazy. Anyone know what commercials or voiceover work he's done? This isn't commercials or voiceover, and almost certainly you haven't heard it before (thus making me triply non-responsive to your question!), but after David Furr and Santino Fontana costarred in The Importance of Being Earnest on Broadway in 2011, they did a series of short videos called "Jersey Shore Gone Wilde," in which they simply spoke verbatim dialogue from Jersey Shore in the upper-class British accents, and in the costumes, of that classic play. Very silly, and I find it almost irresistible to watch all five parts at one sitting. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-2745826
ennui December 10, 2016 Share December 10, 2016 On 9/23/2016 at 3:47 PM, thesaura73 said: Hello! New to posting here. Does anyone know who the actress is in the Kaiser-Permanente Medicare commercials? I can't see the video, but I believe Allison Janney does the Kaiser ads. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-2819074
AimingforYoko December 11, 2016 Share December 11, 2016 I wonder if Mucinex is going to dump TJ Miller after his troubles this weekend. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-2820452
Sandman87 February 11, 2017 Share February 11, 2017 (edited) Sounds like James Urbaniak (aka the voice of Rusty Venture) is the announcer in the ads for Taco Bell's new Naked Chicken Chalupa. And I just realized today that Chris Parnell (Cyril from Archer, Jerry from Rick & Morty) is the annoying narcissistic Box in the Progressive commercials. Edited February 11, 2017 by Sandman87 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-2979683
Sandman87 February 16, 2017 Share February 16, 2017 (edited) Madison Bumgarner's Ford commercials make him sound like Boomhauer from King of the Hill. I keep expecting him to say something like "Yeah man, I tell you what...talkin' 'bout... talkin' 'bout...them big dang ol' Ford trucks, man." Edited February 16, 2017 by Sandman87 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-2994023
rallymantis February 18, 2017 Share February 18, 2017 (edited) So: is the Geico gekko moonlighting (w/accent tweak) as Humpty Dumpty in the Turbo Tax ads? Edited February 18, 2017 by rallymantis Because I finally remembered which tax ap it was Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-3000906
riley702 February 18, 2017 Share February 18, 2017 Sounds similar, but I suck at recognizing voices. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-3000931
Milburn Stone February 22, 2017 Share February 22, 2017 (edited) @rallymantis, the two voices do sound very similar, but my expectation is that Geico would have an exclusivity agreement with their gecko-guy, especially as it pertains to other clients in the "financial services sector." (Which this one is.) Edited February 22, 2017 by Milburn Stone 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/3/#findComment-3011394
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