TLC will premiere 'Sarah Palin's Alaska' in November

The Gosselins will make a guest appearance, if that's an enticement of some sort

Friday, Aug 6, 2010 7:50 PM

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TLC has set a November premiere date for "Sarah Palin's Alaska," an unscripted series from the former Alaska governor and "Survivor" producer Mark Burnett.

The cable network announced on Friday (Aug. 6) that "Sarah Palin's Alaska" will launch on Sunday, Nov. 14 in the 9 p.m. hour.

TLC won the rights to "Sarah Palin's Alaska" after an underwhelming spring bidding war that saw the choice come down to the Discovery family and A&E after the major networks and a variety of cable outlets passed.

Of the series, TLC's Eileen O'Neill states, "We’ve been shooting with Governor Palin and various members of her family and an array of Alaskans all across the state. This project is going extremely well. I’ve been on location in Alaska, and it has become clear that it takes a special individual to thrive in Alaska. It has also become clear that I am not as rugged as the Palins. In fact, they are an incredibly outdoorsy family. I’ve seen early selects, and they are looking great, and we will be getting you guys footage in the very near future. Mark Burnett Productions has captured the Palin family, showing off their beloved state. From salmon fishing in Bristol Bay to hiking along one of our country’s most majestic glaciers. And along with Alaska’s great wilderness, the Palins encounter Alaska’s fascinating residents, both human and animal."

And as if Palin and her tabloid-fodder family aren't draw enough, O'Neill teased some high profile guests.

"There’s already been sightings of brown bears and Kodiaks, and we are just waiting for those mamma grizzlies to show up. And, yes, recently, the Palins graciously shared their Alaska with the Gosselin family, and that camping trip will be part of an upcoming episode."

Stay tuned for more information.

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velocityknown

Haha what a joke. "Sarah Palin's Alaska"? It's definitely "her" Alaska seeing as she was Governor for a grand total of 2 and a half years during which she raised the state deficit and had numerous ethics probes as a results of her questionable actions.

Could be an Emmy winner.
August 6, 2010 at 8:35PM EST Reply to Comment
- builder6 Another bitter Democrat without a life.
  October 23, 2010 at 3:30PM EST
ChicoBrisbane

New York Daily News poll ask it readers if they will watch the Sarah Palin's TLC premere. 6% responded Yes, it'll give us a good glimpse of the real Sarah Palin. 94% responded No, I've seen enough of her in the last two years.
http://www.chicobrisbane.com/2010/08/nydaily-news-poll-94-will-not-watch.html
August 7, 2010 at 2:04PM EST Reply to Comment
- builder6 Imagine that, readers of an Ultra Left Wing media rag not supporting Sarah Palin. What a shock. Another Liberal Hack with a Liberal Left Wing agenda. You guys are going to hate your lives come November 3rd. I'll be laughing my butt off as you Liberal Left Wingnuts go berserk.
  HaHaHaHa, I'll be lovin it.
  October 23, 2010 at 3:38PM EST
sheryl

I guess TLC is now off my tv viewing list... really Sarah Pallin - ugh next it'll be her daughter teaching about abstinence... wait she does - HAHHAAA ugh!
August 18, 2010 at 2:26PM EST Reply to Comment