Soap Fans Can Clean Up With New Talk Show (NAPSA)—Soap opera fans are bubbling with enthusiasm about a new show featuring chats with their favorite daytime television stars. Viewers can get an up close and personal look at daytime’s soap stars on “SoapTalk,” a daily one hour talk show that airs at 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. on SOAPnet. This is the first time soap fans have a talk show and a cable channeldedicated to the people they want to see—the stars of their favorite daytime dramas—all daylong. “SoapTalk” is a soap and lifestyle-themed show that showcases the talents of not only the stars of daytime but also the people who bringit all to life, while giving fans a chanceto be part of the action. Viewers can have an inside look into their favorite programs, as well as advice on fashion, fitness and food of the stars. Decorating tips will reveal how to make a home look as stylish as Port Charles, Oakdale, Harmony or other communities on daytime. In addition, the industry’s leading reporters will be on hand to discuss the latest twists and turns on every show. The new talk show, aired on SOAPnet cable network, is hosted by Lisa Rinna and Ty Treadway. Rinna received national recognition while starring on NBC’s “Days of Our Lives” as Billie Reed and as Taylor McBride on the primetime hit show “Melrose Place.” Treadway is best known Fashion, fitness and refurbish- ing are just some of the topics featured on “SoapTalk,” a new talk show that focuses on daytime television. for his role as ABC’s “One Life to Live’s ’s” psychotic, lovesick kidnapped Dr. Colin Maclver (he now plays MaclIver’s identical twin brother, Troy). “Daytime talk shows are so much fun,” Rinna said. “I love the spontaneity and I just get to be myself. But the best thing about daytime television is that it has the nicest, most die-hard fans of any genre. It’s so much fun to be around people who are enjoying themselves as much as I am.” Treadway agreed and said he hopes to be a voice of the fans, as well as a sounding boardfor them. “Soap fans are so incredibly loyal—it’s rare that shows garner such a fan base,” he added. Call your local cable or satellite provider for SOAPnet.
