Secondly, Discovery’s schedule is loaded with complimentary programming. For instance…<\/p>\n
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- Dirty Jobs:<\/strong> A peak into the world of politics.<\/li>\n
- Deadliest Catch:<\/strong> An examination of the loopholes in health insurance policies.<\/li>\n
- Cash Cab:<\/strong> Intimate stories of taxi rides with Washington lobbyists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
I haven’t actually seen any of these shows but I’m pretty sure that’s the gist of it.<\/p>\n
But the big opportunity exists with Discovery’s best known show, Mythbusters. Just imagine the wealth of Palin-related material that Adam and Jamie can explore and debunk.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nI can’t wait for their show Death Panels; or the trip to Alaska to find out just how much of Russia is visible from Palin’s porch; or their experiments on shooting wolves from helicopters; or the investigation into where that bridge to nowhere really went.<\/p>\n
Congratulations Discovery. You have tea-bagged yourselves one heckuva star. I’m sure she will bring to the network a measure of respectability and credibility that you have long sought. And as for viewers…you couldn’t imagine a more compatible demographic of anti-science, God-fearing, creationists. I expect this show to be a ratings bonanza – for about fifteen minutes.<\/p>\n
Late Breaking:<\/strong> Discovery will be airing Palin’s show on its TLC: The Learning Channel (which may have to undergo a name change). Her program will appear alongside “What Not to Wear,” “Paranormal Court,”<\/em> and “Cake Boss.”<\/em> And soon the premiere of “Sarah and Todd Plus Five.”<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The news that Sarah Palin’s Alaska has been picked up by the Discovery Channel should not come as a surprise to astute observers. After all, there are great opportunities for synergy with other Discovery properties. First of all, Discovery has been on the forefront of environmental education. 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- Deadliest Catch:<\/strong> An examination of the loopholes in health insurance policies.<\/li>\n