Lead in
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- The Simpsons usually does not use a cold opening, except sometimes for Halloween specials, they do, however, often use a Lead In.
Source: The Teaser aka: Cold Opening -
Sudden Sequel Death Syndrome: After being the main female lead in the first film, Sartana is killed before the opening credits of the sequel.
Source: Film / Machete Kills -
In the last episodes, Mercury takes the place of Lead in the opening narration, though the series was cancelled before he appeared in person.
Source: Series / Sapphire and Steel
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Opening and Lead in. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/lead_in/opening
Lead in & Opening. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/lead_in/opening>.
Opening or Lead in. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/lead_in/opening.
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