'Palin's Alaska' series to air on TLC

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, March 25 (UPI) -- Discovery Communications says it has acquired the global rights to "Sarah Palin's Alaska," a new eight-part documentary series.

Palin was the governor of Alaska and the Republican vice presidential candidate in 2008.

Slated to premiere on TLC, the series will be executive produced by Emmy-award winner Mark Burnett of "Survivor" and "Apprentice" fame.

"Our family enjoys Discovery's networks," Palin said in a statement. "I look forward to working with Mark to bring the wonder and majesty of Alaska to all Americans."

"Discovery Communications is so excited to help Sarah Palin tell the story of Alaska, and to have a great documentary filmmaker in Mark Burnett helping to reveal Alaska's powerful beauty as it has never been filmed, and as told by one of the state's proudest daughters," added Peter Liguori, chief operating officer of Discovery Communications.

"With a dynamic personality that has captivated millions, I can't think of anyone more compelling than Sarah Palin to tell the story of Alaska," Burnett said. "I'm thrilled to reunite with Discovery on this project, which brings together one of the most fascinating figures of our time with one of the most wondrous places on Earth."