Soapdish

Celeste Talbert, the reigning queen of daytime soap operas, finds her show, "The Sun Also Sets," on the brink of cancellation. Desperate to save her program, she enlists the help of her producer and former lover, David, who secretly writes her out of the show and replaces her with her scheming, unloved niece, Lori-Anne. What follows is a comedic free-for-all involving backstage rivalries, mistaken identities, and a manipulative producer who exploits the actors' personal lives for ratings.

Soapdish was a moderate commercial success and received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its sharp wit, ensemble cast, and satirical take on the soap opera genre. It's often remembered as a fun, if not particularly groundbreaking, comedic romp.

• Praised for its witty satire of daytime television.
• The strong ensemble cast, particularly Sally Field and Kevin Kline, delivered memorable performances.
• Some found the humor to be a bit over-the-top at times, but overall enjoyable.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a strong appreciation for the film's humor and the performances of the lead actors. Many found it to be a genuinely funny and entertaining movie that successfully spoofs the melodrama of soap operas.

Sally Field's character, Celeste Talbert, was famously written out of the fictional soap opera "The Sun Also Sets" by being pushed down a flight of stairs, a plot point that mirrors a real-life incident involving actress Mary Stuart in the soap opera "As the World Turns."