Ted Williams, the homeless man with the incredible golden voice, appeared on the CBS “Early Show” this morning, and this interview (video below) is so touching that it very nearly melted the ice surrounding my withered black heart. Yes, not only has Williams gotten a job offer and a house from the Cleveland Cavaliers (NFL Films is also said to be interested), he’s also supposed to fly to New York today to be reunited with his 92-year-old mother in his native Brooklyn. In the video, Williams fights back tears of joy as he talks about how he feared his mother would die before he turned his life around.
I was trying to figure out why I enjoyed this video so much, and then it hit me: it’s basically the exact opposite of every reality TV show.
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Forget the Cavs, whoever is in charge of Cleveland tourism should hire this guy. His voice could make that shit hole sound like a nice place to visit.
Despite the generous offer he received from the Cav’s. Ted opted to take the offer from Miami.
that was pretty fast.. and no matter whta happens he got a haircut and certainly a few days worth of food out of it..
He was known as Boxcar Ted on the hobo boxing circuit.
When will he be reunited with his brother, Barack Obama. Or his frozen head?
Ok, Wheel of Fish is my new hero !
Wheel of fish. Ftw
+1 Wheel of Fish
First purchase: gold-plated rocket car.
They should’ve let him keep that awesome mane of his. I haven’t seen hair like that since Adam Curry was on MTV.
For being such a “Wire” nut, I am disappointed in the lack of “Bubbles” references. George Lucas couldnt CGI a better “Bubbles” look-alike.
And I will admit that it took every eye muscle in my head to hold back the tears when he stated talking about finally making his mother proud.
Vinnie Manicotti is this guys new agent or GTFO!
Wheel of Fish doesn’t know about plurals.
CrabApple, I swear the first thing I said when I saw the original video this morning was “IT’S BUBBLES!!!” And he does seem like a truly classy guy. I hope he’s able to make a better life for himself.
It’s just nice to see that Tim Meadows is getting back on his feet.
It looks like somebody made a St. Vinny’s run and hooked the guy up with the Mr. Cosby look.
Good, wait, great story. Hope he can keep things together this time.
/dick joke
//bit dusty in the old office today
Second Purchase: Liver & Onions
Just got around to finally watching the video.
That’s the voice of an angel. His voice is like a combination of Fergie and Jesus.
Third Purchase : Gold House
Just got home and could watch the video and damn, there’s weird emotion I’m feeling, can’t quite put my finger on it. Almost like some small faith in humanity.
/Oh shit, I’m gaining a soul or something.
//Seriously though, awesome story I’ll remember the next time I have a shitty day at work.
Shoulda kept the hair, Ted. Shoulda kept the hair.
@UU
Fun times in Cleveland today for Ted. At least he’s not in Detroit. NOT IN DETROIT.
I have a suggestion for Mr. Willams’ future. Since he’s a native New Yorker and lived in Bed-Stuy Brooklyn, with that deep voice he could replace the late, great Bob Shepherd known to Yankee fans as the “Voice of God.” I can hear his voice filling the new Yankee Stadium as he announces the next player coming to bat.
annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd I lasted to 3:31 before crying
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