“...NBC executives said one term of his settlement will keep him from moving to another network for an extended period of time.”
24 months. Get them through 2012 election.
“NBC executives said the move had nothing to do with the impending takeover of NBC Universal by Comcast. “
Probably BS, but matters not. Dead is dead. Grave doesn't care how you died.
“Mr. Olbermann had signed a four-year contract extension in 2008 for an estimated $30 million.”
40% of contractual $ until original end of contract. Free to do speeches, book deals.
Drudge is still sleeping on this.
Thanks for your analysis. It would be nice to have a two year break from him.