Michael Rapaport Teams with AT&T's 'Fantasy Zone' and 'The Rich Eisen Show' as Analyst and Contributor

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Aug 15, 2017, 11:00 ET

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Aug. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- As football season kicks off, actor, director and comedian Michael Rapaport is teaming up with the AT&T* Fantasy Zone and The Rich Eisen Show as an analyst and contributor. Rapaport, an avid yearly fantasy football fan, will give player analysis and other advice to help fans start their perfect lineup each regular season NFL Sunday.

"I am beyond thrilled to contribute to the AUDIENCE Network and AUDIENCE Sports," said Rapaport. "From mock drafting under duress to finding that perfect waiver wire pick late in the season, I love everything about fantasy football which is why I knew this would be the perfect role for me."

"Our goal was to find a unique, passionate and entertaining individual for this role," said James Crittenden, Vice President, Sports Production & Original Content. "After talking to Michael, we immediately knew he had all of these qualities that make him a terrific fit on Fantasy Zone."

In addition to his co-host role on Fantasy Zone each regular-season NFL Sunday, Rapaport will also contribute fantasy advice on The Rich Eisen Show, airing from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET on AT&T AUDIENCE Network.

"Rich and I are longtime friends and I really enjoy the style of his show, so I am excited to join," Rapaport added.

Rapaport currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife.

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About AT&T AUDIENCE Network
Always Original. Always Bold. Never Ordinary. AT&T AUDIENCE Network brings fresh, provocative content exclusively to DIRECTV, AT&T U-verse and DIRECTV NOW customers. It's committed to pushing the envelope with a growing slate of critically acclaimed original series.

Its latest lineup includes an adaptation of Stephen King's "Mr. Mercedes" and upcoming political thriller "Condor." New original comedies include "Hit The Road" and "Loudermilk." It's also home to the industry-first polyamorous romcom "You Me Her" and the MMA drama "Kingdom." AT&T AUDIENCE Network brings viewers real drama with its original documentaries "The Volunteers" and "The Sign" and intimate celebrity interviews on "Off Camera with Sam Jones." "The Dan Patrick Show" and "The Rich Eisen Show" offer sports fans live, daily news from renowned sports journalists. And "Undeniable with Joe Buck" puts viewers front row for in-depth chats with sports icons like Derek Jeter and Michael Phelps. Plus, music fans can see exclusive concerts by today's hottest artists on AUDIENCE Music. It's original entertainment you won't see anywhere else.

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