‘Golden-Voiced’ Homeless Man Scores Reality Show Deal
- Posted on February 22, 2011 at 5:52pm by
Meredith Jessup
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It took just days for Ted Williams to shoot from a homeless man panhandling on the side of an Ohio road to a national phenomenon, all thanks to his “golden voice.”
Now, not surprisingly, Hollywood wants a piece of the action.
According to TMZ, Williams has inked a deal to star in his very own reality television show:
Ted’s rep tells us the show will be called “Second Chances at Life” — which will document how Mr. “Golden Voice” went from a promising radio career to living on the streets … to becoming a YouTube sensation. The series will also follow Ted’s life as he battles to rebuild his career and personal life.
We’re told the show will be shot in three different locations: Brooklyn (his hometown), Ohio (where he was homeless) and Los Angeles … where he’s been hanging out at expensive restaurants.
And that’s not all: Ted‘s rep says they’re already planning season two — when they’ll introduce other people who deserve a second chance.
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azblazen
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 7:00pmI hope this man stays in the light God has shined on him. Good luck Ted…dont blow it.
Report Post »saneasylum
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 6:56pmGive me 40 acres and I’ll turn this rig around…… lets move on!!!
Report Post »MUDFLAPS
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 2:51pmas I have always said, this country has become a continuous Jerry Springer show with endless idiots waiting their 15 min.
Report Post »Gates
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 2:16pmIt doesn’t take much to see Ted as he really is. Sure, he is an addict but watching him on Dr Phil revealed he was also a con man and a people user. What he is to “sick” to see is the fact that he is now being used and as soon as he crashes again (which is a certainty) his “friends” will throw him to the wolves.
Report Post »rfycom
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 2:04pmTHis is one F(**$#(* up country. Being rewarding for bad behavior. Let me see….. what the hell can I do bad and get paid for it.
Report Post »dontbotherme
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 12:51pmI hope & pray that he can stay straight & take care of his family. He needs to use his God given talent for good.
Report Post »Utahdrifter
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:56amGO MAN GO!!!!!! American is the greatest place on earth for 2nd chances. Now keep your head on straight and check in with the MAN upstairs on a regular basis and you will be fine.
Report Post »Pyx
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:53amIf Ted Williams can stay off drugs and stay sober and stay out of jail, since he is a habitual criminal and was charged as recently as June 2010, he might have a chance of surviving.
Report Post »Utahdrifter
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:52amGo Man GO!!!!!! I am rooting for you all the way. But don’t slide back into whatever caused you to fail before. Keep your head on straight and keep contact with the MAN upstairs.
Report Post »kennyg933
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 7:36amTed Williams IS the motivational story of the year. Talk about never giving up hope despite your afflictions! I was a drunk and I know how hopeless it can be. Everything good that ever happened to me happened during 7 years of sobriety, Then I returned to drinking, and lost EVERYTHING in 2 years. Now, I’m 2 years sober again and rebuilding. I feel Ted Williams struggle and I appreciate his gifts and his hope! He’s wrestling with his demons and he is gaining ground. Only a self-righteous a-hole of the highest order bashes Ted and what good comes his way. Give the man a round of applause and encourage him as the world sees a broken man climb out of the pit to live out the greatness God intended for him. Read the parable of the 10 talents. The quest to give the Master a return on His investment isn’t over until the Master returns to get an accounting of His talents invested with his servants. What are YOU doing with YOURS?
Report Post »bry
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 8:50am@kennyg933
Report Post »God bless you for finding the curage to overcome. I hope Ted can do the same.
KT37
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 6:41amHasnt he already used up his 15 minutes, including verbally assaulting his family and physically assaulting his daughter recently… There are many other people who deserve this money, not this weirdo, he needs help before people start throwing money at him.
Report Post »rugin
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 1:35amThis guy abandoned his wife and children. I hope whatever money he makes he give it to them or if they refuse to a charity of their choosing
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 1:02amI have really been praying for Ted.
Thank you, The Blaze, for posting this story, and thank you, too, Meredith for being responsible for it. The man is a good person. He has a disease known as addiction. He got a Kraft Foods contract, and I wrote Kraft to thank them for giving him a chance.
Dr. Phil has been working with Ted, and I think he’s been in rehab. Perhaps he can handle his life now.
Report Post »sissykatz
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 3:21amI’m with you Showtime, however I have really worried about the family he left behind also.I woiuld hate to know I was stuck raising all those children by myself.He is suffering from a disease and I am so thankful he is getting the help. He does have an incredible voice. I hope this money will help his ex wife and all his children also.
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 7:51amI, too, have wondered how he was doing. I’m glad he will have a second chance and hope he does right by his ex-wife and family, and that he can keep it all together. Will keep him in my prayers.
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