Posted on 01/22/2011 10:49:02 AM PST by LdSentinal
Keith Olbermann saw the handwriting on the wall with the new owner of NBC and cut a deal for his exit that will give him money and options -- sources tell TMZ.
Here's how it went down. Sources familiar with the situation tell us that Olbermann's agent recently went to NBC complaining that Keith -- who has the most popular show on MSNBC -- was underpaid at $7 million per year. NBC execs told Olbermann's agent they would not cough up anymore money.
Network execs were well aware that Comcast wanted Keith gone because he was "a loose cannon that could not be controlled." It became clear to both sides that Olbermann's days were numbered and they began negotiating an exit.
We're told the exit deal wasn't completed until just before airtime Friday night.
Under the deal, sources say Olbermann will get money but cannot appear on television for a certain period time -- we don't know how long.
Perhaps he will replace Robert Gibbs...
I dont ever use the word. It conjures up thoughts to many folks of [Alabama Gov.] George Wallace standing in the doorway of the University of Alabama to block Negroes from entering...
He is right to a point. The left's disinfo campaign worked very well over the past 40 or so years. Most blacks today would answer Republican if asked the political party to which Wallace or Connor were attached.
People like J.C. need to educate "their own" as to the true facts. They are more likely to listen to him than to Limbaugh, Beck, Hannity or me!
At $7m a year, he is truly a ‘man of the people’. He understands how the little guy has things unlike those Republicans... /s
I agree and it sounds like the new owners fired a warning shot too.
CommiCast probably fired Olbie because he was too far to the right.
;^D
Is having “the most popular show on MSNBC” like having the most comfortable cabin on the Titanic?
He’s the Welfare State personified
I’D pay him money to go away also!! He’s about the most VILE person on TV......Maddow, Schultz and Matthews not far behind.
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