CABLE GUYS LUST FOR TIM'S JOB (K.O. "threatened to quit" if not given Russert's spot, source says

New York Post (Page Six) ^ | June 20, 2008 | Richard Johnson

[KingSnorky]

Yikes...these people are ghouls.

[LetsRok]

Bring in Chelsea Handler!

[No Truce With Kings]

“Matthews’ MSNBC cable cohort Olbermann, who was also at the memorial, is ‘threatening to quit if he isn’t installed as Russert’s replacement,’”

Promises, promises. If only!

[sanjacjake]

without a doubt..O-man has TO BE A BLIND EGOTIST to
even think he has the smarts or personality to do the
job. He is a hack in his present little gabfest...he
feeds off of O’Reilly....From the ones I see...only
one that is half-way qualified is Brian Williams....but
he is also a little over-bearing sometime?? JK

[Right Cal Gal]

Olbermann is on record as stating it isn’t true, and also saying he didn’t consider himself qualified for the Meet the Press slot.

Osama bin Olberman isn't qualified to host "Dialing for Dollars."

[Las Vegas Ron]

Bring in Chelsea Handler!

Who's that?

[McGruff]

SEAN HANNITY!

*ducks and hides*

[LetsRok]

She is the host of the “Chelsea Lately” show. It is a similar format to Steve Colbert or Jon Stewart.

[Las Vegas Ron]

Hey, how about Laurie Dhue....I miss her!!!

Seriously, she'd probably be pretty good too.

[stylin19a]

Sorry...KO is not ludicrous.

THIS is ludacris



I'm just not sure which one is ludicrous.

[jennyjenny]

There is no one currently on the NBC payroll capable of the job. Brit Hume would work for me. I’ll bet Chris Wallace is throwing his name out there.

[Las Vegas Ron]

Thanks. I never heard of her, I’ll have to check it out.

[Las Vegas Ron]

She is the host of the “Chelsea Lately” show....

OK, I just Googled her. She definately has my vote ;^)

[maine-iac7]

"threatening to quit

Please let it be so

[Whiplash]

I hate it when it works out that way. The smug (sputters a few words that start with”p”), BMOC’s making sure they’re overheard discussing war-plans. Miss mannners would not approve.

I think Mr. Brokaw would be put a very nice spin on things. He’s a real class act. Sharp as a tack.

[Non-Sequitur]

It was probably Matthews who put out the rumor about Olbermann...

Could be. That's about the only way Matthews can look rational.

[maine-iac7]

spot on -

[Whiplash]

Good point...Rush. But could you keep him clean and sober? Then again, does he only have a face for radio?

[Non-Sequitur]

I think Mr. Brokaw would be put a very nice spin on things. He’s a real class act. Sharp as a tack.

And a polished interviewer. Williams may do a good job of reading the news, but can he take people on one-on-one like Russert could? Time will tell. Either way I don't see Matthews or Olbermann having a prayer.

[Whiplash]

Nor do I. And Rush, (my comment to Ron above), I think he has the tactical skills, but no female skew. The women that Rush appeals to are not a major market share. Granted we’re talking about Sunday programming, but there are people who wait all week to catch up with this instition. The wrong face, the wrong chemistry, wouldn’t serve the network well when every 20 seconds a stellar new journalista invades the cable industry by storm.