Italian television and radio presenter and television writer. The son of a government employee and a teacher, Piombi graduated in political science at the University of Florence. After presenting several local live shows, he started his professional career in 1955, hosting the RAI show Viaggiare. During his career Piombi hosted several musical events, including three seasons of the Sanremo Music Festival, three seasons of Cantagiro, one season of Un disco per lestate, seven seasons of the Festival di Napoli, and three seasons of the Castrocaro Music Festival. Piombi is also well known as the creator, organizer and presenter of the "Premio Regia Televisiva", informally known as "Oscar TV", an award ceremony established in 1960 which rewards the best programs, directors and presenters of Italian television. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less