‘Golden Voiced’ Homeless Man Briefly Detained by Police in Hollywood
- Posted on January 11, 2011 at 5:15pm by
Meredith Jessup
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Ted Williams, the Ohio homeless man whose golden voice captured the attention of millions, was reportedly detained Monday night at a Hollywood hotel after Los Angeles police officers responded to a disturbance call.
According to the LA Times, Williams and his daughter got into a heated altercation, though the source of contention is not known at this point. The pair were taken to a local police station but were eventually released from police custody without charges.
Williams spoke of his family and their strained relationship with Dr. Phil this week:
Williams was in southern California for some television appearances, including “Entertainment Tonight.” The show’s voice-over actor, Randy Thomas, joined with other Hollywood voice-over talents to pay initiation fees for a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) membership for Williams on Monday. With his new memberships, he will be able to work in high-profile jobs, be eligible for health benefits and have access to expert voice-over training.
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lindyindy46
Posted on January 12, 2011 at 1:50pmWho’s forcing you to read it?
Report Post »Hisemiester
Posted on January 12, 2011 at 10:03amDr. Phil will straighten him up. Ha. What a crock. Phil couldn’t help a snail get straight.
Report Post »mrhate
Posted on January 12, 2011 at 2:24amIs it just me or does he kinda resemble the CNC ??? LOL!!!
Report Post »moonlight on the bay
Posted on January 12, 2011 at 1:53amI saw him for about a minute (audio was down — just as well) on a clip from Dr. Phil’s show. He needs to find a REAL therapist away from the camera, which means he needs to stay away from that other pseudo-psychiatrist with the white hair (he’s always on those ET / Inside Edition type shows). I see just enough of these shows before I find the remote! I too, hope Williams takes this slowly and has good people guiding him. It’d be fantastic to see him do well. That is, as long as he doesn’t make it too big. After all, as someone once said, “At some point, you’ve made enough money.” Funny though, this “someone” must not think his buddy Oprah has made enough money. I wonder how close she IS to making enough money? Gotta be pretty soon, as well as she’s doing. I also hope Mr. Williams is not tempted by the offer to do a reality tv show. He should get to know his family again AWAY from the cameras.
Report Post »Hisemiester
Posted on January 12, 2011 at 10:04amI agree. Phil is a woosh.
Report Post »paulamadden
Posted on January 11, 2011 at 11:55pmThis man left his wife with 5 children to raise to do drugs. All is not what it seems.
Report Post »smokie
Posted on January 11, 2011 at 11:13pmI have faith that the fellow will do well. I wish him well.
Report Post »ConservativeBeauty
Posted on January 11, 2011 at 10:43pmOnce I saw this story about a homeless, toothless guy who won the lottery. He went through it like crazy and I think within a year it was all gone and he was a hobo again. I hope this doesn’t happen to this guy. In the world full of bad stories, I hope he really pulls himself up by the bootstraps and we all have a happy ending to this story/his life. I think if he has reliable people helping him mentally, etc along the way, he should be ok. Bet if he does make a lot of money, he’ll own a lot of child support if the children are still minors.
Report Post »jedi.kep
Posted on January 11, 2011 at 10:11pmI really hope this guy makes it. I hope he can make ammends with his family. I hope he can stay off of drugs. I really hope he does.
Report Post »dealer@678
Posted on January 11, 2011 at 9:38pmGuess he wouldnt give her any money for crack. Im still rooting for him
Report Post »ronmorgen
Posted on January 11, 2011 at 8:50pmHe’d be better off with less fame and a slower rise to wealth.
Report Post »GPS-Tech
Posted on January 11, 2011 at 8:40pmToo bad he didnt have any one who cared enough about him to keep from going on dr phils quack psychology show. That jerk is more concerned with making himself look good by making others look like a fool than he is about helping that person. I think he actually does more damage to some ones self image by berating them on national television.
Report Post »shorthanded12
Posted on January 11, 2011 at 8:20pmGlad the man was able to get hand up. Butt another huffpo story, leave this stuff for the View or Joy Bayhard. How about more focus on China and there stealth plane. Lets not forget the dayum plane looks closely to what our new generation fighters look like WHATS UP WITH THAT…Come on The Blaze!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »Carbine1
Posted on January 11, 2011 at 8:01pmLooks like this chap would pass a drug scream to me. How”bout it folks. Yea or nay on this one@!#$#%^/?
Report Post »Mickeyd
Posted on January 11, 2011 at 7:50pmHope he can work things out with his family. There is undoubtedly lots of hurt there.
Report Post »ThomasUSA
Posted on January 11, 2011 at 7:37pmI hope a “Golden Voice” does not waste a “Golden Opportunity”… You have to admit.. from Rags to Riches would be an adjustment many of us might fail. Any more bad press and his opportunities will dry up as fast as they rained.
Report Post »ksagpilot
Posted on January 11, 2011 at 7:14pmI saw him on Dr. Phil today, it’s a matter of time before he falls on is Arse. You can take the Man off the street but you can’t get the street out of the Man, just my opinion here.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on January 11, 2011 at 7:36pmYou run out on your family for DECADES ..(this is not a short time thing) and there is bound to be some resentment .. I bet the daughter told him off and it was a long time coming … good for her!
Report Post »LostandFound
Posted on January 11, 2011 at 7:13pmI hope he does well. This oppertunity will never come again.
Report Post »Rob
Posted on January 11, 2011 at 7:12pmI have a voice as good or better than his and would love an opportunity… and I will never get it.. I am normal.
Report Post »BarbWire
Posted on January 11, 2011 at 7:08pmI hope the best for him. I hope there is a place in the world that gives him more chances. I believe in redemption.
Report Post »Zorba53
Posted on January 11, 2011 at 6:48pm@Dash… no, not Sarah, but Rush, I mean, Glenn Beck, oh it’s just a vast right wing conspiracy!!!!!
Report Post »CatB
Posted on January 11, 2011 at 7:34pmPretty much ! … funny thing is it is getting so predicable ..
Report Post »DashRipRock
Posted on January 11, 2011 at 6:38pm$5 says tomorrow that Sheriff Dupnick blames Williams argument with his daughter on Sarah Palin.
Report Post »mtnclimberjim
Posted on January 11, 2011 at 6:32pmTed, you better get your ass to a meeting because you got a whole bunch of wreckage that’s going to be coming at you from all sides for a long time. All the best buddy, been there done it, “but here by the grace of God go I”. I am living proof of the miracle that will take place over time. 25yrs as of today baby. Yahoo, praise God!!!
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on January 11, 2011 at 6:40pm@MTNCLIMBERJIM Agree 100% Meetings daily for months if not years. Too much going on here to be “safe” without them I am a believer!
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on January 11, 2011 at 6:42pm@ MTNCLIMBERJIM Sorry I dropped the ball on that…congratulations!
Report Post »pamela kay
Posted on January 11, 2011 at 8:45pmMTNCLIMBERJIM, I like you and respect you. You are absolutely right. They will exploit this man and all the temptations will come back tenfold. I will continue to pray for Mr. Williams.He has made alot of mistakes in the past, but if he learns from them they will be lessons well earned. I am concerned that he will feel obligated to join the progressives in Hollywood and will be indoctrinated. I wish him the best, and you too Jim. Congratulations on your sobriety. Kudos!
Report Post »lindyindy46
Posted on January 12, 2011 at 1:43pmCongrats mtnclimberjim. You and your loved ones must be so proud! And you are right about Williams. If he doesn’t surround himself immediately with the right people, he will fail! He’s already getting slammed from many directions, and the alcoholics I’ve been around, don’t deal with that very well. All this sudden fame and money can be a huge detriment to his recovery too. Yes, he is definitely climbing a slippery slope and he needs all our prayers.
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on January 11, 2011 at 6:26pmYou can take the man out if the trailor, you can never take the trailor out of the man.
Meaning, if you have no class, there’s no recovery.
Report Post »Catherine A.
Posted on January 11, 2011 at 10:27pmPov, in answer to your first question, I don’t think people who have no income have to pay income tax. Hence, like most homeless people, he probably did not file a tax return. Perhaps I’m oversimplifying it. It’s pretty complicated.
By the way, it’s “trailer,“ not ”trailor.” And I’m not sure, but I don‘t think a person’s susceptibility to alcohol is determined by how much “class” they have, where they live, or their spelling ability.
Report Post »KingTooter
Posted on January 12, 2011 at 8:04am@POV.SUX
Report Post »Unfortunately, I believe you’re correct — I’ve hired and worked around a lot of the less-fortunate/mentally lacking. As John Wayne said: Life’s tough – life‘s tougher if you’re stupid.
BurntHills
Posted on January 11, 2011 at 6:21pmbet one of his daughters was just coming around for some back child support and he didn‘t know how to or didn’t want to Share his sudden monies, simple.
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {cat folk art}
Posted on January 11, 2011 at 6:19pmWe shall see what the future holds for him; especially the part of health care benefits and high profile jobs – too much of each and the administration will declare him to be an “Enemy of the State” like the rest of the American people are suppose to be.
Report Post »sissykatz
Posted on January 11, 2011 at 6:25pm@snowleopard That is absolutely right, He has to be careful.
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on January 11, 2011 at 6:29pmWhen was the last time the Goldey filed a tax return?
Report Post »tower7femacamp
Posted on January 11, 2011 at 6:32pmI am afraid he will screw up.
Report Post »Bearfoot
Posted on January 11, 2011 at 6:42pmIt is going to be very hard for this man to get back on a proper track.
Report Post »Exploitive people will try to lead him into positions to benefit themselves.
He needs true spiritual guidance to find the wisdom for a successful life.
There are plenty of real Christians roaming around who are willing to teach him accurate Christianity.
Pray that they find him and he can allow himself to respond.
John 1776
Posted on January 11, 2011 at 6:47pmYes, he could screw up, no doubt about that, but you have to hope for the best. Maybe he hit bottom and is ready for the road back up. Maybe not, but only time will tell. I am slightly hopeful.
Report Post »A Doctors Labor Is Not My Right
Posted on January 11, 2011 at 6:50pmHe was probably trying to make amends with his family, and then his daughter probably said what needed to be said. Speculation, of course.
It could be a good sign. I hope so.
Report Post »TXPilot
Posted on January 11, 2011 at 7:12pmHe probably still has the problems that caused him to end up on the street in the first place, and now he is hanging around with Hollywood types?……the guy doesn’t have a chance.
Report Post »1TrueOne55
Posted on January 11, 2011 at 7:40pmI wonder if they will attack him like the “Fat Cat” Bankers which is code for, rich white folks with more than enough money we can take from…
Report Post »Reagan/DeMint.disciple
Posted on January 11, 2011 at 9:23pmI didn’t know he could sing too, course i knew how good he was at baseball but…
Report Post »Old Truckers
Posted on January 11, 2011 at 10:14pmHe has a long steep hill to climb. He needs to be in low gear to make it. Take it slow and deliberately.
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