Ted Williams was hoping and wishing for a second chance, panhandling along Ohio’s I-71. A former radio announcer, Ted lost his job – and his home – after struggling with severe addictions to drugs and alcohol.
“I have a god given gift of voice,” read the sign Ted was holding to solicit spare change from passing drivers [via Amplifier]. “I’m an ex-radio announcer who has fallen on hard times. Please! Any help will be gratefully appreciated. Thank you and God bless. Happy holidays.”
Lucky for Ted, a passing motorist noticed his sign and listened to his amazing voice – and story – recording a video of the former radio DJ and putting it on You Tube. In just one day, Ted’s video received more than 3 million You Tube views.
Watch the video below:
Now two and a half years sober, Ted appeared on the CBS Early Show Wednesday morning, and has already received interest from WNCI, one of the biggest radio and voice over agencies in the world, Manolith reports.
“God is good and the only difference between now and the time I did have some success is that now I am more appreciative of life and I’m not taking it for granted,” Ted said on the CBS morning show. Check out the full interview below:
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so glad to hear something good once in a while. There’s just so much news about how horrible people are to each other.
Well, I liked Ted Williams with the Full head of hair ! I hope that he let it grow back. I am waiting to read about his reunion with his 92 year old mother. I hope that her joy doesn’t overwhelm her to death ( in the literal sense ) ! I enjoyed his appearance on television this morning. All is good, but I feel that Ted looks more distinguished with the ” big hair and moustache “. Good luck Ted ! Give your mom an extra hug from all of us who are rooting for you. God is good, and may He continue to bless you !
There is a God!
Sabya
this is great to start a new year…I WAS SO HAPPY FOR THIS MAN he deserve to have a new life… everybody deserve a second chance in life and his one of them…good luck i hope u don’t take this thing for granted use it…god have plan for u…