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TED WILLIAMS REUNITED WITH ESTRANGED FAMILY: DO HIS CHILDREN THINK HE CAN STAY SOBER?

January 7, 2011 (Los Angeles, CA) - Ted Williams has gone from homeless to Hollywood after a video showcasing his "golden voice" went viral on YouTube -- earning him national attention and job offers to put his talent to use. Now ET gets the exclusive reunion with his estranged family, in a new interview to air tonight, Friday, January 7th.

Today Ted is reunited with two of his children -- Desmond Jackson, 22, his firstborn son, and Julia Pullien, 30, his firstborn daughter, who is named after his mother. "Right when Desmond was born in 1988 is when my downward spiral began ... he's never seen my success," Ted tells ET. "I know he has a lot of unresolved anger issues. I'm hoping that this might let him see that your dad always has the capability."

Upon seeing each other for the first time in years, the family instantly bursts into tears. Desmond speaks up quickly, saying, "I'm proud of you man," while holding his father in a tight embrace. "He always believed," Desmond says. When asked if he thinks his Dad can stay sober, Desmond says absolutely and he will stick by his side.

"I'm ecstatic right now. I can't even describe," Desmond says. "I'm very proud. Besides that I'm here with my family ... that's the best," he says as he chokes back tears. "I'm happy to see pops. It's better late than never, I know that for sure."

Ted says the last thing he wanted his kids to see him as is a "wasted talent." He lost touch with his family because he was ashamed of being down and out, saying, "I just let go, I figured God will take care of them because I can't." He goes on to say, "I never thought I'd hear this coming from my son, saying that he's proud," Ted says. "I've been waiting for that moment. It means a lot ... I always knew he loved me."

"It's just so amazing," Ted's daughter Julia chimes in. "To be here now is so exciting."

Ted said he's kept in touch with his mother Julia Williams, but they have not seen each other in many years -- until now. "This is my dream come true," Julia says. "It's beautiful that he's found his way and I hope he stays in the right track."

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