As well as gaining fame through his TV work, including A Fine Romance and September Song, Williams was also highly respected for his performances as a classical actor.

BBC: Villagers and friends remember Williams

The capper: I don't watch commercials--except for that Gap ad with the Earth, Wind and Fire song "September" in it.

FORBES: TiVo

The system could go far beyond the program that Apple announced with Starbucks in September, which allows iPhone users to press a button and wirelessly download the song playing in the background as they sip their soy lattes.

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