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EPISODE · Jul 6, 2026 · 44 MIN

Montel Williams Reveals the Truth About 90s Daytime TV

from On Par with Maury Povich

Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MAURY at https://www.oneskin.co/maury  #oneskinpod #ad #sponsored Join the On Par Fam to get the inside scoop on on the pod: https://mailchi.mp/e7852d0fc197/join-the-on-par-fam For the first time in television history, Maury and Montel Williams, are sitting down together to pull back the curtain on the most explosive era of broadcasting: The 90s Talk Show Wars.Before the internet and social media, there were the "Trenches." In this exclusive episode, these two legends reunite to discuss the high-stakes battle for ratings that defined a generation. From the secret tactics used to poach guests from one another to the relentless "head-to-head" competition that saw over 100 talk shows rise and fall, Maury and Montel reveal what it was really like to survive the golden age of daytime television.What you’ll hear in this episode:- The 90s Ratings Wars: How they navigated the fierce competition and what they really thought of fellow hosts like Oprah, Phil Donahue, and others.- The Sylvia Browne Phenomenon: Montel shares the truth behind his frequent guest, the legendary psychic Sylvia Brown, and why she remains a viral sensation today.- Beyond the Stage: Montel opens up about his 20-year misdiagnosis and his courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).- A Voice for Veterans: Discover Montel’s tireless work with the Fisher House and his mission to provide groundbreaking PTSD treatments for our troops.- "Let’s Be Blunt": Montel discusses his advocacy for medical marijuana and how he’s using his podcast to lead honest, science-based conversations about wellness.Don’t miss this historic link-up between two of the most influential voices in daytime tv history!#Maury #montelwilliams #Montel #DaytimeTV __Still Iconic. Still Unfiltered. Still On Par. At On Par with Maury Povich, we sit down with legends who are redefining their next chapter. Whether they’re entering a new industry or disrupting an old one, our guests prove that true greatness doesn't fade, it just gets more On Par. 🎙️Subscribe for more legends, no filters.🎧 Listen & Subscribe:🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/42mhOM6🔹 Spotify: https://bit.ly/43zDzJC📱 Find Maury:🔹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@onparpod  🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onparpod/?hl=en🔹 YouTube:  @onparpod  🔹 X: https://x.com/MauryOnParLIKE and SUBSCRIBE to stay On Par with Maury for new episodes and special guests every week! 🎙️

Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MAURY at https://www.oneskin.co/maury  #oneskinpod #ad #sponsored Join the On Par Fam to get the inside scoop on on the pod: https://mailchi.mp/e7852d0fc197/join-the-on-par-fam For the first time in television history, Maury and Montel Williams, are sitting down together to pull back the curtain on the most explosive era of broadcasting: The 90s Talk Show Wars.Before the internet and social media, there were the "Trenches." In this exclusive episode, these two legends reunite to discuss the high-stakes battle for ratings that defined a generation. From the secret tactics used to poach guests from one another to the relentless "head-to-head" competition that saw over 100 talk shows rise and fall, Maury and Montel reveal what it was really like to survive the golden age of daytime television.What you’ll hear in this episode:- The 90s Ratings Wars: How they navigated the fierce competition and what they really thought of fellow hosts like Oprah, Phil Donahue, and others.- The Sylvia Browne Phenomenon: Montel shares the truth behind his frequent guest, the legendary psychic Sylvia Brown, and why she remains a viral sensation today.- Beyond the Stage: Montel opens up about his 20-year misdiagnosis and his courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).- A Voice for Veterans: Discover Montel’s tireless work with the Fisher House and his mission to provide groundbreaking PTSD treatments for our troops.- "Let’s Be Blunt": Montel discusses his advocacy for medical marijuana and how he’s using his podcast to lead honest, science-based conversations about wellness.Don’t miss this historic link-up between two of the most influential voices in daytime tv history!#Maury #montelwilliams #Montel #DaytimeTV __Still Iconic. Still Unfiltered. Still On Par. At On Par with Maury Povich, we sit down with legends who are redefining their next chapter. Whether they’re entering a new industry or disrupting an old one, our guests prove that true greatness doesn't fade, it just gets more On Par. 🎙️Subscribe for more legends, no filters.🎧 Listen & Subscribe:🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/42mhOM6🔹 Spotify: https://bit.ly/43zDzJC📱 Find Maury:🔹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@onparpod  🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onparpod/?hl=en🔹 YouTube:  @onparpod  🔹 X: https://x.com/MauryOnParLIKE and SUBSCRIBE to stay On Par with Maury for new episodes and special guests every week! 🎙️

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