Tina Fey's Sarah Palin Remarks Cut by PBS

By Zach Dionne Posted Nov 16th 2010 01:43PM

In a taped ceremony of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday, PBS chopped recipient Tina Fey's remarks regarding Sarah Palin. Now an executive producer of the broadcast tells the Washington Post the move had nothing to do with politics.

"It was not a political decision," Peter Kaminsky says. "We had zero problems with anything she said."

Kaminsky says the 90-minute show ran almost 20 minutes over time. "We took a lot out. We snipped from everyone."

The specific "snips" Fey's speech incurred are apt to raise eyebrows, though. Read on.

Tina Fey thanked Sarah Palin for her own comedic success, referencing a recurring, dead-on impression on 'Saturday Night Live' during the 2008 election (pictured, below right). "I would be a liar and an idiot if I didn't thank Sarah Palin for helping get me here tonight," Fey said. "My partial resemblance and her crazy voice are the two luckiest things that ever happened to me."

Tina Fey Sarah Palin

Then she forged ahead to more brazenly anti-Palin territory: "Politics aside, the success of Sarah Palin and women like her is good for all women ... unless you're a gay woman who wants to marry your partner of 20 years -- whatever. But for most women, the success of conservative women is good for all of us. Unless you believe in evolution. You know, actually, I take it back. The whole thing's a disaster."

Those remarks were trimmed significantly, leaving PBS viewers with a tamer, less potentially offensive bit from Fey: "I'm so proud to represent American humor, I am proud to be an American, and I am proud to make my home in the 'not real' America. And I am most proud that during trying times, like an orange [terror] alert, a bad economy or a contentious election that we as a nation retain our sense of humor."

Tina Fey is the third woman to win the Mark Twain Prize since its inception 12 years ago; at 40, she is also the youngest honoree.

See Fey's full, uncut acceptance speech:

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Tuesday 16 November

By metrorun3

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When is someone going to shut this freakin B'ch up.

By jimmy

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when is somebody going to shut YOU up!

By jerry

When someone shuts your Bee- itch up!!!

By allmywickedsins

Don't listen to her if she bothers you. End of problem.

By tom

Yeah, what you'd give to have her brains.

By carly

I agree! never found Fey funny at all, but annoying yes, Palin schtick has been milked to death. Give it a rest.

By magyymae1

I would rather you shut up!

Wednesday 17 November

By ellistom

wow, she STILL feels the need to air her hatred (envy?) of Palin?! wasn't that, like, 2 years ago?? reminds me of a school-girl jealous of the older, more popular girl in school. let it go tina.....move on to another 'bit'

By Forgot

Right, she needs to change her material. She is getting so yesterday.,

By Rennpanzer

"Palin schtick has been milked to death. Give it a rest."

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Funny - that's the same thing that occurs to me . . . every time I see Caribou Barbie on TV.

By Tyrone Ballsack

Tina isn't that boner-licious with her hair up. Her ears stick out and she looks nerdy. Her husband must be P-whipped beyond belief.

By Mac

Still don't know why this Fey won't give it a rest. She isn't funny at all, just another celebrity status liberal who thinks she can trick Americans into supporting a fascist government agenda. She looks like she's on her period every time she speaks, always internally angry with a chip on her shoulder, another liberal looking to control everybody who sees Palin as a threat to her ideas. You're really not fooling anyone but idiots Tina.

By bdyftns

If you're going to get in politics, your fair game, no matter what party or ideology you support.

By Bill

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When is Hollywood going to realize they are not a political party and just entertain me?

By thudmanal

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I know what you mean. Palin never has had anything to say.

By Richard

You mean Palin, of course

By kariteddybear22

Wow Sarah Palin pays off PBS would be a better headline.

By kkou7

In a taped ceremony of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday, PBS chopped recipient Tina Fey's remarks regarding Sarah Palin. Now an executive producer of the broadcast tells the Washington Post the move had nothing to do with politics.I love this , So does My boyfriend .he is almost 11year older than me .i met him via age'lessmate.c'om a nice place for seeking age le ss love.which gives you a chance to make your life better and open opportunities for you to meet the attractive young girls and treat you like a king. Maybe you wanna check it out or tell your friends..

By Byron

you dear need a reality check!
how out of touch can one get so quick??

By Paul

WT....Bravo!! Well said!

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