Current TV Dismisses Keith Olbermann

http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/30/current-tv-dismisses-keith-olbermann/ ^ | March 30, 2012, | Brian Stelter

[PittsburghAfterDark]

Current TV said Friday afternoon that it had terminated the contract of its lead anchor Keith Olbermann, scarcely one year after he was hired to reboot the fledgling channel in his progressive political image.

Mr. Olbermann did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Current indicated that he had failed to honor the terms of his five-year, $50 million contract, giving the channel the right to terminate it.

In a letter to viewers, the channel said Friday, “We created Current to give voice to those Americans who refuse to rely on corporate-controlled media and are seeking an authentic progressive outlet. We are more committed to those goals today than ever before. Current was also founded on the values of respect, openness, collegiality, and loyalty to our viewers. Unfortunately these values are no longer reflected in our relationship with Keith Olbermann and we have ended it.”

[Candor7]

Don’t let the door hit your back on the way out, you propaganda mongering bashibazook!

[StAnDeliver]

Schadenfreude!

Even the Mothership won’t take you back now, Olberdouchebag.

[Mad Dawgg]

"Just where do you go from Current TV?"

Well I hear OWN is looking for someone to replace Rosie O'Doughnut...

[ml/nj]

he didn’t get the $50 million

I know that. But the thought that anyone contemplated $50 mil for that @$$hole, even for a liftime contract, is absurd.

ML/NJ

[GreenHornet]

Just where do you go from Current TV?

Doing infomercials for the Time-Life Disco collection?

[MamaDearest]

Maybe he can find work in Canada?

Maybe Michael Moore or Oprah has a job for him? Is Al Gore looking for someone to check on polar bear numbers this year? Is he good at dismantling solar companies? How about car sales (Chevy Volt comes to mind)?

[Army Air Corps]

Maybe he can find work in Canada?

He would make for an interesting Zoo exhibit.

[Magic Fingers]

“They should have hired the horse-faced Mr. Ed.”

Eh...that’s not the part of the horse’s anatomy he resembles.

[mass55th]

Is he on suicide watch yet?

[azishot]

Or maybe 0bama will create a new czar postion?

[NonValueAdded]

"... founded on the values of respect, openness, collegiality, and loyalty to our viewers. Unfortunately these values are no longer reflected in our relationship with Keith Olbermann and we have ended it.”

So they replace him with Client No. 9??? Facepalm.

[EEGator]

Wayne's basement?

[Mad Dawgg]

Whenever I see the name "Ketih Olbermann" I harken back to a quote by Douglas Adams from his HHGTTG books:

"A mindless jerk who'll be first against the wall when the revolution comes."

[ExCTCitizen]

Keith Olbermann Fired UNANIMOUSLY From Current TV

ok... Current TV just became .000000000000000000000000001% more watchable. I'll still watch a test pattern if I had to decide between Current TV and a test pattern.

Cable access shows in New York City have more viewers.

I thought it was the NY city cable access channel! /s

[tophat9000]

My how the mouthy has fallen

[IronJack]

Just where do you go from Current TV?

My daughter's high school needs someone to read the lunch menu for the morning PA announcements ...

[Cyman]

I am shocked that he hasn’t been hired by crusading mayor Michael Bloomberg to check New York City residents for fecal parasites.

[Lazlo in PA]

This $50 Million number is BS. I remember when they signed this A-hole and most of his compensation revolved around the value of the channel. Current doesn't have $50 thousand laying around to pay him anyway.

[Semper911]

You should see his epic opus on Twitter. A little taste:

"Current's statement are untrue and will be proved so in the legal actions I will be filing against them presently."

It ain't over! Can't wait for the lawsuit!

[GeronL]

Such a ratings juggernaut, like Rosie O’Donnell.... lol