Sign in to wowOwow

Enter the email address that you used when registering at wowOwow.
The password field is case sensitive. Click here if you have forgotten your password.

Please register for wowOwow

Newsletter subscriptions
Sign up to receive wowOwow's weekly newsletter and get our best picks delivered right to your inbox. Our newsletter content is hand-picked by the wowOwow editorial team and provides the top features, news, and commentary from our site. Subscribing to our newsletter is free and safe. We will never share your email or other information with a third-party without your direct consent.
By registering, you indicate that you have read and agree
with our privacy policy and terms of service.
Home › Entertainment

Entertainment | 12/23/2008 9:50 am

Tina Fey Voted Entertainer of the Year, Thanks Her Lucky Stars for Sarah Palin

By The Staff at wowOwow.com
Tina Fey/Flickr

Tina Fey owes John McCain a big kiss.

Sarah Palin, the widely unknown governor of Alaska who shot to fame when McCain chose her as his Republican running mate, was undoubtedly the best thing to happen to Tina Fey. The 38-year-old producer and actress became one of the most popular women on television when she would appear on the sketch comedy show "Saturday Night Live" as the conservative Palin. Fey’s impersonation of Palin was spot on — with her wink, accent (dropping the letter "g" at the end of words), her dodging of reporters’ questions, her repeated use of the word "maverick" and her beauty-pageant poses.

Her impersonations weren’t just funny, according to the Associated Press, they served a cultural impact. For it, Fey has been voted AP’s Entertainer of the Year, an annual honor chosen by newspaper editors and broadcast producers across the country.

Click here to watch past ‘SNL’ clips.

Read more about: Culture, Entertainment, John McCain, News, Sarah Palin, Saturday Night Live, Television, Tina Fey

37 Reader Comments (so far…) Sign In or Register to comment

DeBúrca obj
Definitely, her impersonations had cultural impact. She was so spot on, and not over the top, and using Palin’s own words much of the time… it shined a big, bright light on Sarah Palin and the fact that this person could possibly end up a heartbeat from the presidency. Fey brought Palin to everyone’s attention and I am sure some who may not have given the situation as much thought gave it more.
By DeBúrca obj on 12/23/2008 10:06 am
Jim Henley
This comment has been removed per management request.
By Jim Henley on 12/23/2008 11:45 am
DeBúrca obj
Palin gave her plenty to work with… and Fey only had to BE her, use Palin’s own words, to shine a light on the fact that she was not prepared to be running for a VP spot. We dodged a bullet there.
By DeBúrca obj on 12/23/2008 6:29 pm
Irish Eyes NY
Oh Jim, You are the best! Merry Christmas to you and yours.
By Irish Eyes NY on 12/23/2008 7:57 pm
Mugsy Peabody
Just can’t resist taking a dig at Hillary, can you. Palin said those things ACCORDING TO THE GOP people who were training her, but you probably don’t believe that because you don’t want to. Truth depends on what you want to believe, eh, Jim.
By Mugsy Peabody on 12/24/2008 1:04 am
f p
An you were hit with the stupid stick at birth.
By f p on 12/24/2008 7:25 am
Walter Wallis
Her impersonation was on a par with doing an Amos ‘n Andy takeoff against the democrat candidate.
By Walter Wallis on 12/23/2008 10:11 am
Sandbee (FB) 54
Except that she could use Palin’s own words and come off hillarious, that’s why it was so good.
By Sandbee (FB) 54 on 12/23/2008 10:24 am
Jim Henley
This post has been removed per management request.
By Jim Henley on 12/23/2008 11:56 am
Sandbee (FB) 54
Actually it was McCain that I heard say that she could see Russia - and that made me feel even worse about that ticket.
By Sandbee (FB) 54 on 12/23/2008 12:12 pm
DeBúrca obj
Walter, you need to quit with the racist comments.
By DeBúrca obj on 12/23/2008 6:30 pm
Buh- Bye
Yeah Tina! I’m huge fan.
By Buh- Bye on 12/23/2008 10:18 am
mg b
I love Tina Fey’s worldview. She is fantastic!
By mg b on 12/23/2008 10:23 am
Walter Wallis
“Palin’s so good.” Using Sandbee 54’s own words. Anyone here have the wit to understand my point?
By Walter Wallis on 12/23/2008 11:39 am
Jim Henley
This post has been removed per management request.
By Jim Henley on 12/23/2008 11:49 am
123next ›last »