Thread: Incredible homeless guys story

This guy has now been called by virtually all the major networks and has been I think offered a house and job by the Cleveland Cavaliers to be their announcer!

Inky told me about this guy last night. I watched him on the Today show this morning. Incredible radio voice. I'm a little wary though. He said that he hasn't seen his mother in 20 years. He said he's clean and sober and has been for awhile. They read a note on air from his mother and it didn't appear that there would be a reunion. I can't imagine not seeing my child for 20 years, I also can't imagine not rushing to be with him when he was found. My gut says there is more to this story.

I saw this video on the news and all I could think of is him using that voice when buying a bag of weed.

Originally Posted by Pragmatist

This guy has now been called by virtually all the major networks and has been I think offered a house and job by the Cleveland Cavaliers to be their announcer!

The guy has a rap sheet a mile long but I guess we're all entitled to second chances.

I saw this a couple of days ago. TBH, it's not at all surprising to me. I'm sure there is a lot of wasted talent among the homeless.

Well ...

Homeless man with "golden voice" checking into rehab

(Reuters) - A homeless man who became a YouTube sensation for his "golden voice" will check into rehab for treatment of alcohol and drug dependency, representatives for the "Dr Phil" show said on Wednesday.
Ted Williams, 53, made the decision to enter a private rehabilitation facility after a discussion with Dr Phil McGraw about a physical altercation with one of his daughters, the show said in a statement.
Williams and his family discussed that incident during a taping of "Dr. Phil" scheduled for broadcast on Thursday, the show said, and family members revealed Williams has been drinking daily.
"If Ted is ever going to get better, he's got to be honest with himself and admit he's addicted to drugs and alcohol," Dr. Phil McGraw, the show's host, said in the statement.
"I've told him it's not going to be easy and it's going to take a lot of hard work. It might be a long journey for him, but this is a step in the right direction," McGraw said.
Los Angeles police have said two people were taken to Hollywood station on Monday night following a disturbance at Williams' hotel, although they have declined to identify them.
Local media and celebrity web sites reported Williams and his daughter were questioned after getting into a loud argument.
Williams, a former radio announcer who became homeless after battling drugs and alcohol, attracted millions of YouTube hits after The Columbus Dispatch newspaper posted a video of him panhandling using radio emcee imitations.
He has since appeared on morning news programs including "The Today Show" to talk about new voice-over job offers with the Cleveland Cavaliers basketball team and foodmaker Kraft and his stunning instant rise from begging on the streets.

Homeless man with golden voice checking into rehab | Reuters

Can't give a drunk money and expect him not to drink. Can't give a junkie money and expect him not to get high. Maybe rehab will work.