A month ago, Pepsi debuted a new ad voiced by Williams, which is running now and will run during the Super Bowl. He particularly enjoys speaking to children. Over the summer, he briefly considered launching a presidential bid as an Independent, but later decided he could make a difference in other ways. Faith has kept him away from his old lifestyle, he said.
With a rap sheet that extends for pages — Williams' first time in prison was when he was 21, after he was caught stealing from his father — he often turns to religion to keep him strong. Reminders of his past are everywhere. Occasionally, he said, he will saunter through aisles of stores where he used to pocket items.
Even in the worst of times, Williams held onto his dream of doing voiceover work again. When he was in jail, he said, he would entertain fellow inmates by doing fake radio commercials.
Williams, who was adopted and raised in Brooklyn, New York, has nine children and stepchildren, and 16 grandchildren. Despite prior rocky relationships with family, he has reconnected with many of his relatives since getting sober.
A field trip as a child to a meet a radio deejay inspired him to make a career out of his own voice. While his second chance at life has surpassed his expectations, there's one company he's still hoping will someday call him: Disney-Pixar.
I promise you," he said. Follow the series on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram. Read more from NBCNews. Which he did do, but, as per another report from E! News , Williams only stayed 12 days at the treatment facility before checking himself out.
Then, about four months later, Williams' reps told E! News that he'd be going back to the same facility in Texas, but this time he would stay the full 90 days. And it seems that he kept his word. But the blows kept on coming. Williams then went back on Dr. Phil and admitted to the world that he'd lied on his previous episodes about how serious his addictions were.
One of the hardest parts of Ted Williams' battle with drugs and alcohol was his year long estrangement from his mother. The former radio announcer appeared on Today in and spoke about his mom and their relationship, often through tears.
He described how his greatest wish was for his mom to see him on his feet again. Williams also spoke fondly about how well his mom raised him, saying that her commitment to "The Golden Rule" treat others as you want them to treat you was the reason why he held onto his kindness despite living on the streets. In that same episode of Today, Al Roker read Williams a statement his mother had sent in. Let him see that there's more to life then hanging around with the wrong crowd and taking drugs.
The book didn't sugar coat Williams' life or the poor choices he made while he was under the influence of drugs and alcohol, including when he would use his then-girlfriend in order to buy more drugs. The newly minted author went on Today to discuss his book and how his life had been going in the months since he'd previously made headlines.
When Matt Lauer asked Williams why he chose to write such an honest memoir, Williams revealed that he never lost hope throughout even his darkest days, perhaps meaning that he wanted to share that message of hope with the world. Williams also revealed in that interview that, as of the taping, he'd been sober for one full year and had hired a brand new team of "good people" that would have his best interests in mind.
Williams also admitted that he still struggled, but was taking things "one day at a time. Ted Williams' troubles were far from over after he got sober. Sadly, in this interview, he revealed that he was dealing with serious money problems. Williams went on to explain that poor management and trusting the wrong people were behind his financial woes. A lot of people that were involved in my life then shouldn't have been I wasn't focused," the voice over artist admitted. What did these people do?
Williams alleged that one management company "deprived [him] of residuals," and another set him up in a nice condo but took a lot of money for it. I don't even have a car right now. Ted Williams, AKA The Man with the Golden Voice, surprised many people when in , he announced he'd be running in the presidential election as an independent candidate. Williams explained that he'd be running his campaign based on veterans' rights, fighting housing discrimination, bettering the school system, improving the job market, and serving as "a voice for people who are struggling.
Looking at all the other people running, I said why not change things on the highest level. Not only did he announce his presidential campaign, but he also lent his voice to a big brand's big commercial. As per AdAge , the Man with the Golden Voice's iconic pipes were used in Pepsi's newest version of their "Joy of Pepsi" campaign when, at the beginning of the commercial, he said, "Alright everybody, if this doesn't get your toes tappin', then check your pulse" via iSpot.
Additionally, PepsiCo shared that this advertisement was in line with their long-established branding. The advertisement wasn't just big for Pepsi; it was also big for Williams. This was the first commercial he'd ever done for Pepsi, and, considering how widely the video played and the fact that it aired during the Superbowl, he probably made a fair chunk of change as per NBC News.
Ted Williams escaped disaster in , when, according to the Daily Mail , his former manager reportedly asked him to be part of a drug smuggling plot. According to the Daily Mail, Battle was arrested on his way back from Ethiopia because, as per a release from the U. Customs and Border Protection, "Officers noticed that [his] bag was heavier than normal and found that it had a false bottom. Despite the alleged crimes, The Man with the Golden Voice still holds his ex-manager in his thoughts and prayers.
That's why, after a long journey of highs and very low lows, Williams was overjoyed to get back on the airwaves in His show, titled The Golden Voice Show , was a bit talk radio and a bit gospel music. Additionally, this new gig was actually Williams' very first steady job since Were his employers nervous about hiring him back because of his checkered past?
Not at all. The Man with the Golden Voice also has a golden heart; Ted Williams is committed to giving back to the homeless community he was once part of. According to an interview with Oprah: Where Are They Now , Williams frequently volunteers at homeless shelters like Friends of the Homeless, which is one he used to frequent. Williams is also helping the homeless in another way: giving out clean socks.
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