Alison Chace to Host "My Hamptons" and "Locavore"
October 25, 2010
ACTRESS, ON-AIR PERSONALITY & PRODUCER ALISON CHACE TO HOST PLUM TV'S "MY HAMPTONS" & "LOCAVORE"
NEW YORK, NY - October 25, 2010 - Plum TV's on-air personality and producer Alison Chace will host two of the network's original half-hour programs; "My Hamptons" and "Locavore" beginning this fall. For her newest role at the lifestyle and living network (Channel 18 on Cablevision/LI), Chace will introduce viewers to the best offerings available around the East End, beginning Monday, November 1, 2010.
"I am thrilled to have been given the opportunity to host two more great shows for Plum TV. Simply put: It's a really fun gig for me," stated Chace. Each week the shows will replay throughout the day, and will also be available online at plumtv.com.
"My Hamptons" is a celebrity focused program that features exclusive, revealing and intimate interviews with well-known locals and visiting stars who share their favorite, most memorable and rewarding experiences in on the island. Chace welcomes a stellar lineup during the premiere, including talk show hosts Kelly Ripa and Katie Lee, author Jay McInerney, music mogul and yoga lover Russell Simmons, and singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright, who disclose their own personal fav's, discoveries and recommendations in the area.
Chace changes focus from fame to food during "Locavore." Spotlighting that which is happening in the Hamptons, the on-air beauty goes behind closed (kitchen) doors to garner tips, with a focus on local ingredients and farm stands, from the culinary masters. Famed chefs Eric Ripper and Philipe Chow and Sam Talbot chat about their personal inspirations for their internationally acclaimed fare. While whipping up signature dishes, the star chefs divulge where to find the freshest seafood and their favorite places to purchase community flavors and produce that abounds in the rich agricultural area.
**Chace will take on another role when she portrays Rebecca De Mornay's sister on The Biography Channel's "Celebrity Ghost Stories," which debuts Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 9 PM.
About Chace:
During her six plus years at Plum TV, Chace has led lively and enlightening discussions with a long line of cultural and celebrity icons — from Dominic Dunne to Alec Baldwin, Dr. Ruth to Jessica Lange, James Lipton to Kim Cattrall. When not in front of the camera, the mother of two boys is kept busy modeling, acting, producing, and keeping her website, www.wakeuptobreakup.com up to date.
About Plum TV:
Plum TV (Cablevision/Channel 18 -East End/LI) provides viewers with content that helps them discover the best experiences, places, products and people. With hundreds of hours of original content from the favorite destinations of this hard-to-reach demographic - Aspen, Nantucket, The Hamptons, Miami Beach and more - the network combines the power of hyper-local with high-quality national programming. The result is a unique television, internet and digital device destination that has become the channel of choice for millions of viewers. www.plumtv.com.