Oh Sarah Palin you wacky, wacky gal! With your jokes about seeing Russia from your back yard when asked about your views on foreign policy—I mean, because who wouldn't make an awe shucks moment out of that question right?—Republican presidential nominee John McBain, I mean McCain has basically given Tina Fey's comedic career the biggest boost it's seen since she sold the script for Means Girls.
Fey's Saturday Night Live impersonations of Palin have been the best thing about the new TV season so far. In fact, I say she should ditch that dopey 30 Rock and do a full-on sitcom called the Sarah Palin and Friends Comedy Hour. But why should daytime be left out of all the fun? Okay, that question was rhetorical. I'd love to know which daytime soap star you think should play the Soccer Mom Who Would Be Second in Command in a Lifetime movie—sponsored by P&G's Tag Records—?
My vote is uber cougar Lauren Koslow (Kate, Days of Our Lives). She knows how to wear a smart suit and turn a smart phrase....okay, so the latter might actually be a detriment, but you get where I'm going...don't you? Someone? Can I phone a friend? Drill for oil! Drill for oil!
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1 July 2008
14 weeks 2 days
Good choices, though the first person I'd thought of was Martha Byrne. But you're right, Lauren Koslow would be great!
28 February 2008
26 weeks 4 days
In typical Hollywood fashion they would do just that and cast a Democrat like NLG to play the Republican candidate, Sarah Palin. Grahn is an Democrat activist. See SID October 6, 2008 issue where she is at a campaign fund raiser with Biden. Palin deserves better, she's taken enough abuse. Kate from Days would be a good choice only because she kind of has the look and definitely has a little barracuda in her!
9 September 2008
14 min 13 sec
Good GOD, that picture's so big it almost blinded me!
My vote: Carolyn Hennesy, who can do Palin the only real justice Palin deserves.
12 January 2008
11 weeks 4 days
I think Lynn Herring (Lucy, GH) would be perfect for it, to be honest
16 August 2007
2 hours 41 min
I'm absolutely stunned you didn't include Cady McClain on your list. lol
4 April 2008
1 min 23 sec
Uh. I'm just going to have to let my liberal colors show here for a moment and say no one. I would not wish that role on my least favorite daytime star.
Besides, after Tina Fey's SNL performances, anybody else would just be a pale imitation, no matter how talented.
31 July 2008
1 hour 35 min
kerfuffles, that's harsh. I'm a democrat and I don't care if someone plays her in a film or if there is a film about her. What's the problem if there is a movie about her, there is none. I mean really, to each there own.
27 December 2007
3 weeks 3 days
I said Nancy Lee Grahn for her similar appearance, age, demeanor. I think she'd be awesome.
26 June 2008
5 hours 8 min
I strangely feel that Megan Ward would rock that.....
1 October 2008
1 year 21 weeks
I love you, but please don't ever suggest that Tina Fey ditch "30 Rock" again! Have you ever seen it? She is a genious!!
Now, back on topic: looking at the list, I think Hillary B. Smith could totally pull it off!
22 January 2008
4 hours 41 min
Keeksta, I have to admit, I saw the 30 Rock pilot and hated it. I haven't watched since. Has it gotten better?
11 December 2007
1 week 6 days
Just about everyone on the list is way too old. I mean Lauren K is fabulous but 55 y/o.
Okay.. what about Julianne Morris (Greta Von whatever from Days - yeah I had to look that up)
What about Julie Pinson or Krista Allen?
Sidney Penny?
Kelly Monaco (okay a bit young by like 12 years)?
23 July 2008
8 hours 9 min
KRISTA ALLEN?!
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4 April 2008
1 min 23 sec
Just giving my opinion ladyofthelake. To each their own. Religion and politics are touchy subject for a reason.
18 November 2007
7 weeks 6 days
for me it was NLG or Hillary B smith they look the most like her
but Obama 08 baby
3 February 2008
26 min 26 sec
I think Nancy would be ironic since she's such a staunch Democrat. Susan Lucci is too old, IMO, but I think her personality is the most like Palin's, from what I've seen. How about Bobby Eakes? She can do "folksy" as proven w/ KWAK.
22 May 2008
6 min 45 sec
I seriously doubt she'd ok anyone but Sarah Palin to play Sarah Palin....just sayin' from what I've seen so far, she likes to be the center of attraction doncha know?
3 October 2007
6 weeks 6 days
Thank you Jamey! Now I am cross-eyed looking at that pic! Or General McClellan could play Sarah Palin! However, in the spirit of the poll I picked NLG! But let the movie be on really late at night so I don't have to watch it. LOL
9 September 2008
14 min 13 sec
McClellan might be far more successful at portraying her than he was in his Afghani....I mean, Civil War duties because he is not one of those in the media elites who wouldn't give it his all despite being an absolute disaster. General McClellan would read everything thing put in front of him - like the NY Times and The Economist - to make sure he got the job done right.
I'm sure General McKiernan would approve of that casting, you betcha, darn right you are, you Joe Six Pack hockey mom! *wink*
14 December 2007
5 days 9 hours
Dinah
Megan Ward always
14 November 2007
3 days 20 hours
1 October 2008
1 year 21 weeks
Jamey, I didn't start watching 30 Rock right from the beginning, but it is one of my "must-see" shows now. I'll admit the humour is a little out there, but I think it's a little like the Office in that it takes the viewer a few episodes to understand the characters/humour, but once you get into it, it's hilarious! Mind you, this is all in my opinion, but if you have time, give it a (few) chance(
and you might change your mind 
If not, at least I tried 
23 July 2008
8 hours 9 min
Daisy, I know I can always count on you to bring a level of elegance and class to any posting.
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14 November 2007
3 days 20 hours
What can I say season? Sometimes a gross emoticon is worth a thousand words }:)
22 January 2008
4 hours 41 min
Keeksta, it's funny you mention The Office, I only watched it once and turned it off. It's something about this new style of humor that doesn't resonate with me. I'm more of an old school type when it comes to comedy.
16 August 2007
2 hours 41 min
Not a big fan of either The Office or 30 Rock....I just want a well written Fraiser, Cheers, Friends, Will and Grace, or Cosby again. The Office and 30 Rock remind me of Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiam.
23 July 2008
8 hours 9 min
Oh, I have to say that I l found Curb Your Enthusiasm to be very funny. I can see how some might not like The Office or 30 Rock but I think they can be quite brilliant sometimes. 30 Rock definitely has the advantage of having Alec Baldwin. The man's crazy but funny. While, I like The Office I definitely prefer the British version better.
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22 January 2008
4 hours 41 min
Not a big fan of either The Office or 30 Rock....I just want a well written Fraiser, Cheers, Friends, Will and Grace, or Cosby again. The Office and 30 Rock remind me of Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiam.
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Luke we are a lot alike when it comes to comedy, I love those types of shows too, Friends, Frasier, Cheers, Cosby, Roseanne, etc, but then I also liked Seinfeld and I LOVE Curb Your Enthusiam. The Office though is too cerebral for me.
6 September 2008
1 day 10 min
Sarah Michelle Gellar!
20 November 2007
4 days 12 hours
For god sake, I thought we were safe from politics, at least here!
3 October 2007
6 weeks 6 days
LMAO Bernard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
25 August 2008
3 hours 3 min
I'm a fan of all of those old school comedies, but I like the "new school" ones as well. To season, who liked the British Office better, I once did too, but the American one grew on me, and now I absolutely adore it. There are a lot more secondary characters in the American version than there were in the original, it makes the cast seem fuller, warmer. I have watched 30 Rock on random occasions and always found it fairly entertaining. I also loved Arrested Development, which was one of those "single camera" on location/no live audience type shows. I guess I have adapted to the newer form of the sitcom, so it doesn't bother me at all. But I still enjoy the old way, How I Met Your Mother is a blast. It just depends on whether the show is actually good or not, I guess.
23 July 2008
8 hours 9 min
ConqueringBlue, to me it's the secondary characters that make the show. Phyllis, Stanley, Oscar, Kelly, Meredith, etc. Also, the fact that US shows air more episodes per season than British shows allows them to feature more of the characters in the show. Also, the humor is very different. Ricky Gervais' character was much more unlikeable than Steve Carell's and British humor and American humor can be very different sometimes. But as much as I like Jim and Pam, I much more preferred Tim and Dawn. Truth be told I actually liked Karen more than Pam.
My heart belongs to Arrested Development!
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25 August 2008
3 hours 3 min
Season, I think many of the secondary characters make the show as well. I thought the Kelly/Ryan pairing was inspired, and they reminded me so much of people I really work with! LOL There was actually a couple JUST like them who used to work where I do. I love Creed, too, he's hilarious. So skeevy and strange. And the addition of Andy Bernard has been wonderful as well. I liked Karen a lot, and I thought she and Jim were cute together, but toward the end of season 3, I wasn't too sure about her. Arrested Development was utter genius. It sucks that it was cancelled, but I love the fact that they wrote such a brilliant ending for season 3. The twists and turns were absolutely perfect. It makes me sad that so many people still don't even know that this show exists.