UPDATE: Ted Williams, 'Golden-Voiced' Homeless Man, Gets Job Queries From ESPN, MTV And NFL (VIDEO)

You won't believe your ears.

Ted Williams, a former radio announcer who now panhandles on the side of I-71 in Columbus, Ohio, serenaded a Columbus Dispatch reporter recently with his amazing voice.

Carrying a sign that says he has a "god-given gift of a great voice," Williams told the Dispatch:

"I just said, well, hey. I can't be an actor, I can't be an on-air personality, but the voice just became something of a development over the years and I went to school for it. And then alcohol and drugs and a few other things became a part of my life. I've got two years clean, and I'm trying hard to get it back. And hopefully somebody from one of these television or radio stations will say, 'hey, I need a voice-over,' or ' I need something.'"

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The "golden-voiced" homeless man became an overnight star on YouTube, with more than 4 million views. His story has already been featured on CNN and according to CBS News, he may have a few job offers coming his way.

Some of his prospects include a full-time job offer from the Cleveland Cavaliers, and queries from MTV, ESPN and the NFL, whose director of post-production films, Kevin McLoughlin, told the Columbus Dispatch, "My boss said to me: 'If you don't get him hired, you're fired.'"

Williams appeared Wednesday morning on "The Early Show" on CBS to talk about the overnight success.

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Comments

[outdoors]

08:30 AM on 01/10/2011

Good for Ted, but I sure hope he rememebers the family he left behind.

[nobodysgirl]

11:30 AM on 01/07/2011

I love these stories! People who were down and out and get a second chance.

This makes me happy happy happy!!

[Fbigdeal]

08:28 AM on 01/07/2011

His story is amazing- thanks to that person who stop by!!. Feeling all fuzzy!.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1344852/Ted-Williams-Homeless-man-golden-voice-reunited-mother.html?ITO=1490

Interview: on the Today Show : Jan 6.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/40952309#40952309

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/40952309#40943737

All the best!. His first gig is doing and Ad for Kraft - Macaroni and Cheese!.

[Howard53545]

07:56 AM on 01/07/2011

He got a voice. A second chance now, so don't blow it dude.

[Trittydi]

12:20 AM on 01/07/2011

I wish this man all the best.
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[Mr Hankey]

11:50 PM on 01/06/2011

This is one of the greatest reports I've heard in a long time - and hopefully a sign that 2011 will get better for many people who are down on their luck.

Love your voice Ted - what a gift!

[arneader]

10:44 PM on 01/06/2011

I wanted to CRY! Ooo this was so touching. This was so ernest and sincere.

[ebanks84]

08:37 PM on 01/06/2011

Bless this man and may he have everything he wants out of life.

[darter22]

08:07 PM on 01/06/2011

Hope you make the best of your second chance. Good luck.

[Les Kern]

06:48 PM on 01/06/2011

his voice is not only amazing, he's humble. He will do well.

[Jack 5150]

05:54 PM on 01/06/2011

That is a truly great story!! I wish Mr. Williams the best of luck!!

[celtichoney14]

04:53 PM on 01/06/2011

What a great story. It makes you all warm and fuzzy inside. I wish this guy nothing but the best with all the opportunities he'll be getting. I'm sure he won't disappoint.

[by-the-sea-]

04:19 PM on 01/06/2011

That made me smile and tear up all at the same time. It's really nice to hear stories like this, especially when it's good things happening to good people. Everyone deserves a second chance, and I'm glad he's getting his. Good luck Ted!!

[exPatPatti]

06:23 PM on 01/06/2011

If you think THAT made you tear up, wait until you see the reunion with his 92yo mother after 20 years.

[shuffleoff]

04:09 PM on 01/06/2011

Way cool!! Hope this works into something for him!

[Cilla McCain]

04:00 PM on 01/06/2011

I'm so happy for him!