AceShowbiz - Bill Lawrence, the Emmy-winning creator behind acclaimed shows like Spin City, Scrubs, Cougar Town, and Ted Lasso, is set to be a featured guest at this year’s Napa Valley StreamFest. Currently, Lawrence has three series airing simultaneously: Apple TV+’s Shrinking, HBO’s Rooster, and ABC’s revival of Scrubs.

On Saturday, April 25, at 6 p.m., Lawrence will participate in an hourlong career-focused discussion at the Uptown Theatre in Downtown Napa. This conversation will be recorded live for later broadcast on The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast, providing attendees with an inside look into his prolific television career.

Following Lawrence’s session, two stars from Shrinking, Christa Miller and Ted McGinley, will be interviewed by SiriusXM host Julia Cunningham. During this segment, Cunningham will present them with the festival’s Vanguard Award, honoring their long-standing influence and versatility in television over several decades.

Julia Cunningham will also oversee the presentation of additional awards, including the Social Impact Award to Jonathan Scott, known from Property Brothers, and the Breakthrough Artist Award to actress Sarah Ramos for her work in The Napa Boys. Several other previously announced honorees will be recognized throughout the evening.

The festival’s opening night on Friday, April 24, will spotlight Mariska Hargitay, star of Law & Order: SVU, director of My Mom Jayne, and noted social activist. Beginning at 6 p.m. at the Uptown Theatre, Hargitay will engage in a recorded hourlong career retrospective with the same host. Immediately after, she will be honored with the Icon Award by the festival.

The second annual Napa Valley StreamFest will run from April 23 through April 26, featuring a wide range of events celebrating television and streaming talent.