Since emerging on the national stage about six weeks ago, Alaska Governor and Republican Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin has become a superstar. Like her or loathe her, she is a celebrity. It's ironic, really, that McCain's so psyched about her high-powered appeal, because that's what his campaign was knocking Obama for just this past summer. Still, the crowds have showed that Palin's appeal to the Republican base, at least, is fervent.

On the other hand, thanks to Palin's poor performance in interview segments with CBS anchor Katie Couric, and Tina Fey's spot-on impression of her on Saturday Night Live, the Governor's image has taken a hit. There have been questions about how smart she is, as well as how qualified she is to be a heartbeat away from the presidency.

Even though it looks like Palin's SNL appearance will happen, I have another idea. Rather than keeping Sarah Palin away from the national media, she should embrace the spotlight with some choice appearances on popular TV shows. Here's five guest spots that are certain to show off Sarah Palin as everything her fans already believe she is.

1) Sesame Street
Don't laugh! If Maya Angelou, Hillary Clinton, Charles Gibson, Ralph Nader, and former presidential candidate Pat Paulsen could do a turn on Sesame Street, why not Sarah? And how perfect, considering that she's the mother of five? It would be a great way for her to give a lesson to the kids about Alaska. The episode could be sponsored by the letter "A." The Governor could show on a map how close Russia is to the 49th state, the biggest in area of all 50. I betcha the kids would love to hear about polar bears and mooseburgers and snow machine racing. Palin would be right at home surrounded by children and Muppets.

2) Jeopardy
How smart would Sarah look if she faced the big board and took Alex Trebek's challenge to, "Let's play Jeopardy." In honor of the Governor, there could be categories that are right in her wheelhouse: Energy, Field & Stream, State Troopers, TV Series Set in Alaska, Ice Hockey, et al. Here's a sample clue in the category of State Symbols: "Sitka Spruce." The answer, naturally: "What is the state tree of Alaska?"

3) ESPN's Bassmaster Classic
As a college student, Sarah Palin studied communications because she dreamed about becoming a sportscaster for ESPN. She couldn't really appear on any show in which she had to face interviewers like Pardon the Interruption's Tony Kornheiser or Michael Wilbon because what if they asked her about something complicated, like the infield fly rule in baseball or icing in hockey? Therefore, ESPN should resurrect the Bassmaster Classic and give Sarah a chance to put on her fishing gear and cast a line. She'd look great in waders and with all her experience in the salmon business, she'd be a whiz with the fish folk.

4) At the Movies
Doggone it, it's time a real person appeared on the movie review show to talk about the films that hockey moms and homemakers enjoy. The new critics, Ben Lyons and Ben Mankewicz, could make room in the balcony for Sarah and let her present reviews for the current movies she thinks are the best. Thumbs down for Bill Maher's comedy documentary Religilous. Thumbs up for the anti-Michael Moore satire An American Carol.

5) Home Shopping Network
Everyone is cashing in on Sarah Palin's stylish fashions in eyewear and earrings and such. Why not let the Governor go on HSN with a line of frames, a ski outfit or two, maybe some fishing gear, that could be endorsed by her to raise money for the Republican National Committee and the McCain campaign? Who could be smarter than Sarah when explaining how she chose those frames or those snazzy skirt suits?