Daytime drama is a genre of television programming that typically airs during the day, usually in the form of SOAP operas, serials, and talk shows. The term 'SOAP' is derived from the fact that these programs were originally sponsored by SOAP manufacturers. A 'soaper' is an actor or actress who appears in a SOAP opera. A 'SERIAL' is a type of television program that tells a story in a series of episodes. 'SOAPS' is a slang term for SOAP operas. OPRAH is a popular talk show hosted by OPRAH Winfrey.