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Bill Lawrence to Be Featured in Live 'Awards Chatter' Podcast at Napa Valley StreamFest

authorBy Ricky Gervais

DateMar 28, 2026

Read time2 min

Emmy-winning television creator Bill Lawrence, acclaimed for his work on hit series such as "Spin City," "Scrubs," and "Ted Lasso," is set to be a special guest at this year's Napa Valley StreamFest. Currently, Lawrence has three active shows: "Shrinking" on Apple TV+, "Rooster" on HBO, and a revival of "Scrubs" on ABC.

On Saturday, April 25, at 6 p.m., Lawrence will engage in a one-hour career-spanning discussion at the Uptown Theatre in Downtown Napa. This conversation will be recorded for a future broadcast on The Hollywood Reporter's "Awards Chatter" podcast. Following this, Christa Miller and Ted McGinley, stars of Lawrence's series "Shrinking," will be interviewed by SiriusXM host Julia Cunningham. Miller and McGinley will also be honored with the Vanguard Award, recognizing their versatile careers and lasting influence in television.

Julia Cunningham will also host additional award presentations, including the Social Impact Award for Jonathan Scott of "Property Brothers" and the Breakthrough Artist Award for actress Sarah Ramos from "The Napa Boys." These presentations will acknowledge various honorees for their contributions to the industry.

Previously, it was announced that Friday, April 24, will feature a tribute to Mariska Hargitay, known for her role in "Law & Order: SVU," her directorial work on "My Mom Jayne," and her social activism. The event will commence at 6 p.m. at the Uptown Theatre, where Hargitay will participate in a career retrospective discussion, also to be recorded for the "Awards Chatter" podcast. Afterward, she will be presented with the festival's Icon Award.

The second annual Napa Valley StreamFest is scheduled to take place from April 23 to April 26. This festival celebrates excellence in television and streaming content, offering attendees a unique opportunity to engage with prominent figures in the entertainment industry.

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