Ted Williams, 'Golden Voiced' Homeless Man, Lands Job at MSNBC
It's been a whirlwind week for Ted Williams, the homeless man with "the golden voice," who was discovered at the side of the I-71 in Columbus, Ohio.After the video featuring his pitch-perfect radio voice went viral, Williams was offered a job (and a house) in his native Cleveland, Ohio by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Now he can add MSNBC to his ever-expanding resume.
As reported by The Huffington Post, MSNBC announced Thursday that William has been recording voiceovers for the network's "Lean Forward" campaign, in spots which began airing last night.
MSNBC won't disclose how much Williams is being paid as the voice of "Lean Forward," but in a statement the network said his story "embodies the very same American ideals that the 'Lean Forward' campaign seeks to highlight."
It's not the first time Williams has put that voice to good use. Although he's been homeless for years, and has had -- now well-documented -- troubles with the law, he had a promising radio career in the 1980s, first as as an overnight DJ in Johnstown, Ohio, and later on a morning show in Columbus.
Offers of TV and radio work have been pouring in for Williams from the likes of MTV, NFL and ESPN, and he's already recorded a TV ad for Kraft Macaroni & Cheese. He's also been making the rounds of the daytime and latenight talk shows, and has vowed to make the most of his second chance.

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