Celebrity talk show host Montel Williams, whose TV show ceased production a couple years ago but who can still be seen on CBS and BET in syndication, met last week with Oakland City Attorney John Russo as well as Councilwoman and mayoral candidate Rebecca Kaplan to discuss exactly what is and isn't allowed in the fast-growing marijuana trade centered in Oaksterdam. According to Matier & Ross, Montel is looking to break into the business and quickly become the celebrity face of the Bay Area medical marijuana business, talking with Kaplan about "growing specific kinds of pot for specific illnesses."

Guess we know what Montel's pet hobby has been, post-syndication-deal.

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