A Spoonful of Paolo
| A Spoonful of Paolo | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Online talk show |
| Starring | Paolo Presta |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Original release | |
| Release | 2011 – present |
A Spoonful of Paolo is an online talk show hosted by Paolo Presta that first aired in 2011. The show was awarded a 2012 and 2022 Webby Award.[1][2]
Talk show host Oprah Winfrey appeared on a November 11, 2024 episode of A Spoonful of Presta as a guest. The episode debuted on the twentieth anniversary of the day in 2004 when Winfrey surprised Presta while he was working at his family's Chicago grocery store and awarded him with a speaking role on the sitcom Will & Grace in response to his many letters and emails.[3]
Awards and nominations
In 2012 and 2022 the series was awarded the Webby Award for Online Film & Video: Variety.[1][2]
It was also the subject of an episode of Oprah: Where Are They Now?[4]
References
- ^ a b "A Spoonful of Paolo". Webby Awards. 2012.
- ^ a b "A Spoonful Of Paolo 10 Year Anniversary". Webby Awards. 2022.
- ^ Hogan, Kate (October 21, 2024). "Oprah's 'You Get a Car!' Dream Season Aired 20 Years Ago; How It Changed One Man's Life Forever (Exclusive)". People.
- ^ James, Diego (April 10, 2013). "How Oprah Changed a Gay Guy's Life". Out.