Sarah Palin has a bright future indeed -- even if the Vice Presidential thing doesn’t work out on November 4.

Hollywood Reporter says California studio big shots are currently huddling in strategy sessions to figure out what on-air vehicle is best suited for the earthy take-no-prisoners hockey mom from Alaska.

Palin appears to enjoy the national spotlight and will be liberated from McCain campaign minders following Election Day. She also is looking mighty fine these days following the $150K wardrobe makeover. This blogger believes there is no way Palin can return to Wasilla. There is also the matter of supporting her family on the $125K earned from being Governor of Alaska.

Palin’s ability to generate feelings of love, disdain or just downright bafflement is a draw for cable TV or radio. HR believes all the media/entertainment world is Palin’s oyster. She could emerge as the Oprah Winfrey for the conservative and evangelical set. Or how about a Sean Hannity-like perch, where Sarah can dish out her political views?

One stumbling block: Palin has two more years to serve as Governor of the “Last Frontier.” It’s unlikely that guests would troop up to Juneau for appearances on her show. That leads to only one option: resignation. She could step down for the greater good, leading the reconstruction of the Republican Party following its soon-to-be-suffered debacle. She is young (44), energetic, entertaining and sexy. What better combination to lead the GOP out of the woods.

As for “First Dude” Todd, there is hope. Caribaya Rums, which uses Big Apple Communications for PR, sent a press release my way yesterday, offering to make Todd Palin is pitchman.

Calling Todd the nation’s “newest hottie,” CR is reaching out to TP because “if your wife moves to Washington, you might be looking for a new job” other than pipeline worker and commercial fisherman. There is one catch for the Man from the North. Since Caribaya comes from the Virgin Islands, Todd will have to pose revealing his bare chest and dressed in Hawaiian boxer shirts.”

Sarah may not move to D.C., but she is heading to the Lower 48. Todd may get that Caribaya gig after all.

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