From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Montel Williams made an impact.
Montel Williams is an American television host and actor best known for hosting "The Montel Williams Show" from 1991 to 2008. He currently hosts "The Balancing Act" and "Military Makeover with Montel." Prior to his television career, Williams served 22 years in both the United States Marine Corps and the United States Navy. He is also the founder of the Montel Williams MS Foundation, established after his diagnosis with multiple sclerosis in 1999. Williams is also noted for his advocacy work related to his condition.
In 1974, Montel Williams enlisted in the United States Marine Corps.
In 1975, Montel Williams was accepted as the first black Marine into the four-year officer training program at the U.S. Naval Academy.
In 1980, Montel Williams graduated with a degree in general engineering and a minor in international security affairs.
In 1983, Montel Williams was involved in the U.S. invasion of Grenada, known as Operation Urgent Fury, while working for the National Security Agency.
In 1991, Montel Williams began hosting "The Montel Williams Show", syndicated by CBS Paramount Television.
In 1991, psychic Sylvia Browne started to appear on The Montel Williams Show.
In 1996, Montel Williams produced and starred in the short-lived CBS television series called Matt Waters, playing an ex-Navy SEAL turned inner-city high school teacher.
In 1996, Montel Williams received a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host.
In 1996, Montel Williams retired from the Naval Reserve with the rank of lieutenant commander after 22 years of service.
In 1998, Montel Williams produced and narrated the Starline Films documentary film 4CHOSEN: The Documentary, which tells the story about the New Jersey Turnpike shooting.
In 1999, Montel Williams directed the film Little Pieces, starring Grace Morley and Amy Acton.
In 1999, Montel Williams was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, which led him to found the Montel Williams MS Foundation.
In 2001, The Montel Williams Show was nominated for Outstanding Talk Show.
In 2002, Montel Williams was again nominated for Outstanding Talk Show Host. Also in 2002, The Montel Williams Show was nominated for Outstanding Talk Show.
In 2004, Montel Williams hosted American Candidate, a political reality show on Showtime.
On January 30, 2008, Variety reported that CBS TV Distribution had terminated The Montel Williams Show after key Fox-owned stations decided not to renew it.
On May 16, 2008, the final episode of The Montel Williams Show was broadcast.
In 2008, Montel Williams received a Navy Superior Public Service Award for his support of Sailors, Marines, and their families.
In 2008, The Montel Williams Show concluded its run in syndication.
In 2008, self-declared psychic Sylvia Browne made her last appearance on The Montel Williams Show.
On April 6, 2009, Montel Williams began hosting a daily radio show, Montel Across America, on Air America Media.
As of May 2009, Montel Williams began hosting an infomercial for the Living Well Healthmaster blender.
On January 21, 2010, Air America ceased broadcasting, leaving Montel Williams without a radio outlet.
In June 2010, Montel Williams began doing infomercials for LifeLock, a security fraud company.
On November 10, 2010, Oprah Winfrey invited Montel Williams, along with other former talk show hosts, as guests on her show.
In 2010, Montel Williams became chief spokesman for the Poker Training Network, now Card Geniuses.
On October 1, 2014, Montel Williams spoke in front of a Congressional committee in support of Marine Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi.
On September 2, 2021, Montel Williams was appointed as a director on the board of Better for You Wellness, Inc.
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