Homeless Man Ted Williams’ Awesome Voice Lands Him Job Offers, Fans

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by Alex Alvarez | 1:18 pm, January 5th, 2011

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Ted Williams of Columbus, Ohio was homeless, hungry and nearly at his hope’s end when he became the subject of a viral video by doing nothing more than talking. Williams, you see, has the voice of an angel – an angel telling you to stay tuned for Two and a Half Men, coming up next, or urging you, in dulcet tones, to buy fabric softener.

Since video of Williams mimicking radio announcements while panhandling was featured across TV stations and blogs, he’s enjoyed instant microfame, a growing fanbase and, more importantly, several job offers. Dispatch.com, which first aired the video of Williams after it was shot by Dispatch videographer Doral Chenoweth, reports that he’s already been asked to provide voice spots for an upcoming telethon to end homelessness, has been offered $10,00 for voice-over work by the Ohio Credit Union League, is being sought after by the likes of the National Football League, MTV and ESPN, and being eyed by agents as far as Los Angeles.

Williams says he once attended broadcasting school and formerly worked in radio, but that his plans were derailed by drug use and “other things.” He wanted to work in radio when, as a teenager, he visited a station on a field trip and was told by the station announcer that “radio is defined (as) theater of mind.”

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http://www.facebook.com/people/Stephen-Hogan/179500970 Stephen Hogan

Good for him. I’m glad he could catch a break.
Atticus Draco

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Sobriety,, if will lift you’re A$$ UP every time!
It’s kinda like abstinence!
IT DOES WONDERS WHENEVER IT’S APPLIED!
valkyrie101

What a cool story. Nice.
OxyCon

Man that guy has a real smooth voice. it’s going to be interesting to see the work he does now.
omega919

Great story. A man falls into the trap of drugs and alcohol. Gets sober, and fights to get his life back on track. Now, he catches his break, and is hopefully about to start a new chapter of his life, full of success. Good luck to him!
The ReaI Royal King

How wonderful this man was able to rise above being homeless to become a contributing member of society. Yesterday he had no home; today he has a job. Now that he’s working let’s tax the shit out of him so I can get what’s coming to me!
Atticus Draco

The ReaI Royal King said:
How wonderful this man was able to rise above being homeless to become a contributing member of society. Yesterday he had no home; today he has a job. Now that he’s working let’s tax the shit out of him so I can get what’s coming to me!

LOL
that’s what i was thinking,,
it’s time to pay for them streets you used to sleep on!!!
YOU OWE US BACK TAXES SMOOTH TALKER!
bealzebubba

he’s got a gift…he should be allowed to use it. hopefully he’ll be able to do more than just a shock-jock. he clearly has a life experience that gives him an angle worth listening too.
Atticus Draco

bealzebubba said:
he’s got a gift…he should be allowed to use it. hopefully he’ll be able to do more than just a shock-jock. he clearly has a life experience that gives him an angle worth listening too.

i wanna hear him when he gets his first paycheck,,
“WhoTF IS FICA?!? AND WHY IS HE TAKING SO GDAM MUCH?!?!?”
Thelonious Funk

who needs a safety net? why don’t all homeless people just get discovered viz viral youtube videos?
Atticus Draco

Thelonious Funk said:
who needs a safety net? why don’t all homeless people just get discovered viz viral youtube videos?

Shhh,, that’s a republican initiative that we were hoping to break out later this year
another one in the works,, Social Security LOTTO,,
i love that idea!
Seeing 2012 From My Window

Great story!! America, where one day you’re on the streets and the next you have a job and a house.
The_Reasonable_Lib

Now say “Luke, I am your father!”
http://www.anonymousfinch.com AnonymousFinch

I LOVE this story. Humanity is so vile and petty, yet we are capable of achieving such amazing grace.
http://www.anonymousfinch.com AnonymousFinch

Also, I predict that in 10 years, Barack Obama is going to look EXACTLY like this guy (before the shave and haircut).
Nachi

The man does have an outstanding voice.
Nahu Tuk

Ain’t America great?

I wish this individual all the success that perseverence and hard work have to offer. There is NOTHING like the pride one has in being self-reliant.