You beat me to it! I scrolled up and there you were. It proves that my fellow FReepers are on the same page!
Alaska is the NEW "Old West."
You should also include Reagan’s hosting of General Electric’s “GE Theater” in the 1950’s. It was a variety show format which had many episodes showcasing the outstanding accomplishments of Americans across a wide variety of endeavors, e.g. science, agriculture, manufacturing, engineering, etc..
The focus of Reagan’s end of show commentary was always on the inherent goodness and benefits of the traditional American values and “can-do” attitudes which characterized the pioneers who built this country. Also, since it was sponsored by General Electric, there was a recurring theme of “electricity - it’s what makes things happen” which was emphasized to make the point that abundant energy was necessary for progress and prosperity.
This approach would dovetail perfectly with a modern documentary highlighting the pioneer history of Alaska and the taming and development of that wild land and its many resources, including energy. If done properly it could be a tremendously successful and influential venture, and Palin would be a natural to host it.