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Cindy Claveau · 10-24-2008, 10:33 AM

Look at it this way: If she's on Talk Radio, at least there will be a volume knob.

Sarah Palin: future media star?

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As campaign managers for Sarah Palin plot last-minute tactics to get her elected, Hollywood bigwigs are convening strategy sessions of their own. Their goal: finding the ideal on-air vehicle for the vp candidate if and when she exits politics.

Love her or hate her -- there doesn't seem to be much middle ground with Palin -- the 44-year-old hockey mom has captured the public imagination in a way no politician has since, well, Barack Obama.

But as more and more polls cast doubt on the McCain-Palin ticket, producers and agents across the entertainment world are discussing possibilities for capitalizing on her fame, ranging from an Oprah-style syndicated talk show to a Sean Hannity-like perch in cable news or on radio.

"Any television person who sees the numbers when she appears on anything would say Sarah Palin would be great," said veteran morning-show producer Steve Friedman, citing the double-digit ratings gains her appearances on "Saturday Night Live" and "CBS Evening News" generated. "The passion she has on each side, love and hate, makes television people say, 'Wow, imagine the viewership.' "

Although none of the execs has -- at least as far as anyone is admitting -- made direct overtures to the Alaska governor, they are readying their battle plans if she decides to give up her day job.

Of course, even if the McCain-Palin ticket loses, the Tina Fey look-alike still has a job in politics for at least another two years as governor of Alaska. A spokesman for Palin did not return calls for comment.

But the candidate has undeniable onscreen charisma as her "SNL" performance proved last weekend. And though the Palin Express sometimes veers off the tracks -- as it did in her notorious interview with Katie Couric -- Americans enjoy celebrities as much for their contretemps as their talent.

Most industry insiders believe a talk show is the probable route for Palin. Although daytime syndication can be tough sledding, it would take a personality of her stature to break through the clutter, and her folksy red-state persona could be just the thing to connect with this female-skewing audience.

One producer/packager said he has held internal staff meetings about how to best parlay Palin's appeal and skills, with a daytime talk show the likely vehicle. "I see her less as a variety-show host like Ellen (DeGeneres) and more of a single-topic host like Tyra (Banks), or maybe what Jenny Jones used to be," said Chris Coelen, CEO of RDF USA.

However, one syndie veteran who wished to remain anonymous believes Palin would not make an ideal candidate for talk show host or even court show judge.

"I would not put her on the air," the exec said. "I find her a little stiff, and her ability to read the room is not quite fully developed."

Cable news is another possibility, particularly Fox News Channel, if Palin wants to keep her conservative bona fides intact. There's a well-worn path between the Beltway and TV, from Pat Buchanan to as recent an example as former presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee, who just began his own weekly series on Fox News.

Oh, I know! A weekly series, "At Home with Mike and Sarah: We Believe, Why Don't You?"

Surreal · 10-24-2008, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Eboni Khan

Well Hillary was spending $3000 on hair and makeup sessions and unless she looks like a treasure troll without being snatched, I say the return on investment was extremely low.

Well Hilary is what... 61? Compared to Palin at 44?

Either way... it's a stupid amount of money.

**Eboni Khan** · 10-24-2008, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Surreal Farber

Well Hilary is what... 61? Compared to Palin at 44?

Either way... it's a stupid amount of money.

Hillary was never an attractive woman, even when she was in college. No one would ever confuse her with a beauty queen. Not everything can be blamed on age.

Looks shouldn't matter in politics, but unfortunately they do since television.

Richie Waves · 10-24-2008, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Eboni Khan

Hillary was never an attractive woman, even when she was in college. No one would ever confuse her with a beauty queen. Not everything can be blamed on age.

Looks shouldn't matter in politics, but unfortunately they do since television.

Thats not fair!!!

Daisy Rimbaud · 10-24-2008, 11:02 AM

Actually, Palin will get a job doing Tina Fey impersonations.

She already did one before she was picked as VP candidate!

If she were to be picked as prez candidate in 2012, it would be because she could easily be manipulated by the powers behind the throne.

caroline ra · 10-24-2008, 11:10 AM

Job in the circus maybe?

Aodhan McDunnough · 10-24-2008, 11:18 AM

Maybe she can get a job as a Tina Fey impersonator, but I don't think anyone will bite.

Arilynn · 10-24-2008, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Cindy Claveau

Look at it this way: If she's on Talk Radio, at least there will be a volume knob.

Sarah Palin: future media star?

Oh, I know! A weekly series, "At Home with Mike and Sarah: We Believe, Why Don't You?"

I would be very happy if she stuck with radio. Then in my world she would disappear - like ~*magic*~. But it would leave one polar bear family very hungry.

Surreal · 10-24-2008, 01:51 PM

So I tried to run some numbers to see how close I could get to $3K.

90 haircut & color
35 manicure
40 pedicure
150 full-body wax
95 1-1/2 massage
150 makeup artist using MAC products

560 total.

What ARE they doing in her salon?

FlipperPA Peregrine · 10-24-2008, 02:13 PM

Many salons bill differently if you're famous, and will have 10 people working on your simultaneously at an hourly rate. Talk to Elizabeth some time, Surreal, she works at a trendy Rittenhouse salon.

Cindy Claveau · 10-24-2008, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Surreal Farber

What ARE they doing in her salon?

Happy ending?

jacqueline trudeau · 10-24-2008, 02:50 PM

Looks like Palin has some competition lined up for 2012

Join Rudy 2012

Where do you think that "contribute" actually goes?

Sooz Pascale · 10-24-2008, 02:52 PM

I agree with Persephone, in part. While most defeated VP candidates fade into obscurity, I think we have to admit, like her or not, she has created a lot of excitement and interest in this campaign. She's young for a politician, attractive and is still a very popular in her home state. A run for the senate would give her more national exposure and a chance to joust with the Washington insider clique, HOPEFULLY without becoming one.

She has a built in nationwide base still of rural and small town US as well as NRA members.

Running in 2012? I don't know. If Obama wins and is doing a good job, the Republicans, given the shambles that party is in currently wil probably have to nominate a sacrificial lamb. I think 2016 would be more like it.

Sooz

reeneebob Birmingham · 10-24-2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Richie Waves

Hope somebody uses the headline "Hockey Mom hockeyed"

As a die hard hockey fan - I resent that she is latching onto my sport as something to use to relate to the folks.

Now, she is also an IDIOT because the ratings in the US for the NHL are brutal. She should have claimed "baseball mom" or "soccer mom".

Right now, I just want to see Sean Avery come up from behind her, jersey her and commit a flagrant boarding call on her.

/me thinking half that last statement will need explanation for the yanks lol...

**Io Zeno** · 10-24-2008, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by reeneebob Birmingham

As a die hard hockey fan - I resent that she is latching onto my sport as something to use to relate to the folks.

Now, she is also an IDIOT because the ratings in the US for the NHL are brutal. She should have claimed "baseball mom" or "soccer mom".

Right now, I just want to see Sean Avery come up from behind her, jersey her and commit a flagrant boarding call on her.

/me thinking half that last statement will need explanation for the yanks lol...

There are diehard fans down here too.

I also resent her dragging my sport into her realm of sleazy politics.

FlipperPA Peregrine · 10-24-2008, 02:57 PM

Cammi Granato would totally PWN her.

Cindy Claveau · 10-24-2008, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by reeneebob Birmingham

commit a flagrant boarding call on her.

They have ice boarding?

reeneebob Birmingham · 10-24-2008, 02:59 PM

Let's get her in minimal goalie gear and see how she works a shootout...

Okieyoubetcha!!!!!

reeneebob Birmingham · 10-24-2008, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Cindy Claveau

They have ice boarding?

Boarding is when you get nailed from behind up against the boards. It's very, very dangerous, but the resounding echoing BAM that you hear can be very satisfying when it's your team on the punisher end.

Yes. I love my body checking physical game but abhor violence. It all changes when theres a rubber disk on a sheet of ice.

**Io Zeno** · 10-24-2008, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by reeneebob Birmingham

Boarding is when you get nailed from behind up against the boards. It's very, very dangerous, but the resounding echoing BAM that you hear can be very satisfying when it's your team on the punisher end.

Yes. I love my body checking physical game but abhor violence. It all changes when theres a rubber disk on a sheet of ice.

Especially dangerous given how much bigger these kids are now.

caroline ra · 10-24-2008, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Cindy Claveau

They have ice boarding?

Is that like water boarding at below 0 deg C?

Cindy Claveau · 10-24-2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by reeneebob Birmingham

Boarding is when you get nailed from behind up against the boards. It's very, very dangerous, but the resounding echoing BAM that you hear can be very satisfying when it's your team on the punisher end.

I've heard the term. Sorry, I was trying for the lulz.

I failed

FlipperPA Peregrine · 10-24-2008, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by reeneebob Birmingham

Boarding is when you get nailed from behind up against the boards. It's very, very dangerous, but the resounding echoing BAM that you hear can be very satisfying when it's your team on the punisher end.

Yes. I love my body checking physical game but abhor violence. It all changes when theres a rubber disk on a sheet of ice.

The rule of thumb I was taught when playing hockey was "never hit a player when you can see the number on their jersey."

Too often this lesson is forgotten in the NHL. Body checking is part of the game - it is a physical game. Cheap shots really piss me off, however, especially the "elbow to the head."

Regards,

-Flip

reeneebob Birmingham · 10-24-2008, 03:30 PM

Head shots are a bone in my craw.

Case in point: Steve Downie on Dean McAmmond in the preseason last year.

FlipperPA Peregrine · 10-24-2008, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by reeneebob Birmingham

Head shots are a bone in my craw.

Case in point: Steve Downie on Dean McAmmond in the preseason last year.

That was unacceptable. I really don't like Downie, and I'm a Flyers fan. I like smart hockey players - Kimmo Timonen being a current favorite - and he just looks, plays, and sounds dumb.

That said, Randy Jones still gets grief for his "dirty hit" on Patrice Bergeron last year. I disagree - Randy Jones is a clean player, and that was just an unfortunate injury. There was no intent to injure on that play, and the fact it keeps getting brought up as dirty boils my blood.

Watch the difference.

BAD AND DIRTY:

YouTube - Steve Downie hit on Dean McAmmond

UNFORTUNATE, BUT CLEAN:

YouTube - Randy Jones hit on Patrice Bergeron

Regards,

-Flip

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