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

Posted on 03/30/2012 2:11:24 PM PDT by 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.”

(Excerpt) Read more at mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com ...


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To: PittsburghAfterDark

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


41 posted on 03/30/2012 2:32:58 PM PDT by Candor7 (Obama fascist info....http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/05/barack_obama_the_quintessentia_1.html)
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To: PittsburghAfterDark

Schadenfreude!

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


42 posted on 03/30/2012 2:33:20 PM PDT by StAnDeliver (=)
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To: PittsburghAfterDark
"Just where do you go from Current TV?"

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

43 posted on 03/30/2012 2:33:32 PM PDT by Mad Dawgg (If you're going to deny my 1st Amendment rights then I must proceed to the 2nd one...)
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To: bigbob
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

44 posted on 03/30/2012 2:37:27 PM PDT by ml/nj
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To: PittsburghAfterDark
Just where do you go from Current TV?

Doing infomercials for the Time-Life Disco collection?

45 posted on 03/30/2012 2:38:34 PM PDT by GreenHornet
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To: for-q-clinton
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)?

46 posted on 03/30/2012 2:41:14 PM PDT by MamaDearest
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To: for-q-clinton
Maybe he can find work in Canada?

He would make for an interesting Zoo exhibit.
47 posted on 03/30/2012 2:41:31 PM PDT by Army Air Corps (Four Fried Chickens and a Coke)
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To: IbJensen

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

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


48 posted on 03/30/2012 2:41:44 PM PDT by Magic Fingers (Political correctness mutates in order to remain virulent.)
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To: PittsburghAfterDark

Is he on suicide watch yet?


49 posted on 03/30/2012 2:43:12 PM PDT by mass55th (Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyway...John Wayne)
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To: MamaDearest

Or maybe 0bama will create a new czar postion?


50 posted on 03/30/2012 2:43:18 PM PDT by azishot
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To: PittsburghAfterDark
"... 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.

51 posted on 03/30/2012 2:43:34 PM PDT by NonValueAdded (Steyn: "If Greece has been knocking back the ouzo, we're face down in the vat.")
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To: PittsburghAfterDark
Wayne's basement?
52 posted on 03/30/2012 2:44:03 PM PDT by EEGator
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To: PittsburghAfterDark
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."

53 posted on 03/30/2012 2:44:03 PM PDT by Mad Dawgg (If you're going to deny my 1st Amendment rights then I must proceed to the 2nd one...)
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To: PittsburghAfterDark
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

54 posted on 03/30/2012 2:44:58 PM PDT by ExCTCitizen (If we stay home in November '12, don't blame 0 for tearing up the CONSTITUTION!!)
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To: PittsburghAfterDark
My how the mouthy has fallen
55 posted on 03/30/2012 2:48:21 PM PDT by tophat9000 (American is Barack Oaken)
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To: PittsburghAfterDark
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 ...

56 posted on 03/30/2012 2:51:34 PM PDT by IronJack (=)
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To: PittsburghAfterDark

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


57 posted on 03/30/2012 2:51:34 PM PDT by Cyman
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To: PittsburghAfterDark
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.


58 posted on 03/30/2012 2:52:34 PM PDT by Lazlo in PA (Now living in a newly minted Red State.)
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To: PittsburghAfterDark
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!

59 posted on 03/30/2012 2:54:00 PM PDT by Semper911 (When you want to rob Peter to pay Paul, you'll always have the support of Paul.)
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To: PittsburghAfterDark

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


60 posted on 03/30/2012 2:54:12 PM PDT by GeronL (The Right to Life came before the Right to Pursue Happiness)
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