Estella Payton facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Estella Payton
Born	August 17, 1904 Wilcox County, Alabama, U.S.
Died	December 12, 1999 (aged 95) Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Other names	Estelle Payton
Spouse(s)	information withheld

Estella Payton (born August 17, 1904 – died December 16, 1999) was a talented chef who became famous on a TV cooking show called Woman's World. This popular show was broadcast on WKRG-TV in Mobile, Alabama, for many years. Estella Payton, an African American woman, worked alongside Connie Bea Hope, a white woman. Their partnership on the show began in 1956.

Her Role on Woman's World

When the Woman's World cooking show first started in 1956, Estella Payton's role was mostly behind the scenes. In the early years, she usually wasn't seen on camera. Her hands might sometimes appear in the shot as she helped set up or remove cooking tools.

However, things changed in the 1960s. Estella Payton began to appear on air more often. She eventually became a very important part of the show. She was given her own microphone and would often share her thoughts and comments while Connie Bea Hope demonstrated recipes.

A Popular TV Duo

Estella Payton and Connie Bea Hope became a well-known team on television. They were famous for their friendly disagreements behind the scenes at the TV station. These little squabbles were usually good-natured and added to their unique partnership.

The Mobile Bay Convention and Visitor's Bureau website once described them as the "Mobile version of Martha Stewart and Julia Child." This comparison shows how important and influential they were in their community. The show aired on Channel Five when there were only two TV channels in the city, making it a very popular program.

Family Connections

Estella Payton lived a long life, reaching the age of 95. She had a famous family connection that many people might not know about. Mrs. Payton was the great-aunt of the legendary baseball player Hank Aaron. Hank Aaron was also from Mobile, Alabama, just like Estella Payton.