Hallelujah! Keith Olbermann Has Been Fired By MSNBC!!! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 01-21-2011, 10:14 PM

STATEMENT REGARDING KEITH OLBERMANN: MSNBC and Keith Olbermann have ended their contract. The last broadcast of "Countdown with Keith Olbermann" will be this evening. MSNBC thanks Keith for his integral role in MSNBC's success and we wish him well in his future endeavors.

http://www.deadline.com/hollywood/

benjamoon · 01-21-2011, 10:24 PM

While I don't like Keith Olbermann, I don't really understand this move by MSNBC. They have branded themselves as the liberal counterpart to FOX News' conservative lineup. Though they still lag far behind FOX, I think that rebranding (or general evolution) has kept them ahead of CNN. There's no turning back from that brand now without or without Olbermann and he was the poster child for it.

Rezny@gmail.com · 01-21-2011, 10:29 PM

What was the reason Olbermann was given the ax by MSNBC?If his replacement fails in the ratings,what then?

catlover79 · 01-21-2011, 10:54 PM

Brad · 01-22-2011, 01:06 AM

If the Deadline entry I just read is true, this is the first in a series of moves by Comcast to pull MSNBC out of the swamp, so that it returns to being a news channel and not the left-wing equivalent of Fox.

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But word has been circulating for months now that the new owners have wanted to "tinker" with MSNBC and had many changes in store, including a right turn for the left-wing cable channel so that it represents both political points of view more evenly. It is well known that both Comcast chief Brian Roberts and NBCU chief Steve Burke have donated heavily to the Republican party with Burke more recently donating money to a few Democrats as well as heavily to Republicans. Roberts was a co-chairman of the host committee at the 2000 Republican Convention while Burke raised at least $200,000 for George W Bush’s re-election campaign.

Full entry, from Deadline:

COMCAST MAKEOVER: "MSNBC And Keith Olberman Have Ended Their Contract"; Lefty MSNBC About To Make Right Turn?

By Nikki Finke and Nellie Andreeva | Friday January 21, 2011 @ 6:02pm PST

The statement about Keith Olbermann's firing came without warning. The Last Word With Lawrence O’Donnell will move to 8 PM weekdays on MSNBC, and The Rachel Maddow Show remaining at 9 PM, with The Ed Show starring Ed Schultz moving to 10 PM. The move is simultaneous with new owner Comcast starting to show its hand over the broadcast network and cable after receiving FCC approval. "He's been very problematic," an NBCU source told Deadline about Comcast's attitude to Olbermann. Officially, the Comcast takeover is next week. But word has been circulating for months now that the new owners have wanted to "tinker" with MSNBC and had many changes in store, including a right turn for the left-wing cable channel so that it represents both political points of view more evenly. It is well known that both Comcast chief Brian Roberts and NBCU chief Steve Burke have donated heavily to the Republican party with Burke more recently donating money to a few Democrats as well as heavily to Republicans. Roberts was a co-chairman of the host committee at the 2000 Republican Convention while Burke raised at least $200,000 for George W Bush’s re-election campaign.

Olbermann hosts the highest-rated program on MSNBC. His Countdown averaged 1 million viewers, down a modest 10% from 2009. However, he's known as a very polarizing figure and a loose cannon, and became more and more of a liability for MSNBC. In November, he was briefly suspended for making Democratic campaign contributions -- and then reinstated. Olbermann's exit follows yesterday's departure of NBC primetime president Angela Bromstad in a housecleaning there.

Brieannas21 · 01-22-2011, 11:52 AM

Well, That came out of nowhere.

Tweety · 01-22-2011, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

...MSNBC thanks Keith for his integral role in MSNBC's success and we wish him well in his future endeavors.

http://www.deadline.com/hollywood/

Hmmm, exactly what "success" are they talking about?

So the question is, if you're not good enough for MSNBC, where do you go from there? The Obama administration?

Tweety · 01-22-2011, 02:49 PM

A humorous look at Olbermann's life story:

http://www.dickipedia.org/dick.php?t...eith_Olbermann

MrCleveland · 01-22-2011, 04:36 PM

Maybe Olberman can be on CNN or HBO....

Janice · 01-22-2011, 10:19 PM

Breaking: Fox News Hires Keith Olbermann

TVFactFan · 01-23-2011, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Brieannas21

Well, That came out of nowhere.

It sure did but he knows a lot BIG TIME PEOPLE so he will have another job in no time.

Riley Martin · 01-23-2011, 12:40 AM

Doodyville10019 · 01-23-2011, 12:49 AM

I'll miss Keith. I thought he was pretty cool.

Family Ties Forever! · 01-23-2011, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Janice

Breaking: Fox News Hires Keith Olbermann

Brieannas21 · 01-23-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

It sure did but he knows a lot BIG TIME PEOPLE so he will have another job in no time.

He will most likely go to satellite radio or go back to sports. Either way he is not hurtin’ for money.

01-21-2011, 10:14 PM	#1
Brian Damage Moderator Forum Legend I'm Rich Bitch Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 62,155	Hallelujah! Keith Olbermann Has Been Fired By MSNBC!!! STATEMENT REGARDING KEITH OLBERMANN: MSNBC and Keith Olbermann have ended their contract. The last broadcast of "Countdown with Keith Olbermann" will be this evening. MSNBC thanks Keith for his integral role in MSNBC's success and we wish him well in his future endeavors. http://www.deadline.com/hollywood/ __________________ The Key to the Kingdom of Heaven: John 3:3 *Money Doesn't Buy Happiness...But I'd Rather Cry in My Private Jet*

01-21-2011, 10:24 PM	#2
benjamoon Senior Member Bewitched Join Date: Jun 15, 2000 Location: New York Posts: 1,296	While I don't like Keith Olbermann, I don't really understand this move by MSNBC. They have branded themselves as the liberal counterpart to FOX News' conservative lineup. Though they still lag far behind FOX, I think that rebranding (or general evolution) has kept them ahead of CNN. There's no turning back from that brand now without or without Olbermann and he was the poster child for it. __________________ http://benjamonsterstv.blogspot.com/ TV blog site devoted to the big four networks (ratings, reviews, and commentary) and the Weekend Rewind look at Classic TV! Check it out! My favorite TV shows: Bewitched, I Love Lucy, American Dreams, Mary Tyler Moore, The Office, Happy Days, The West Wing, Modern Family, Friday Night Lights, and Friends

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01-22-2011, 04:36 PM	#9
MrCleveland Senior Member Drew Carey from Hell Join Date: Nov 09, 2007 Location: Where we know miracles CAN happen...though it's NOT in sports! Posts: 6,330	Maybe Olberman can be on CNN or HBO.... __________________ Thank God for kids who love Obscure Things. Lee Hazelwood (1929-2007)

01-22-2011, 10:19 PM	#10
Janice Administrator Forum Celebrity Stormin' Norman Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 34,474	Breaking: Fox News Hires Keith Olbermann __________________ God Bless Our Troops

01-21-2011, 10:29 PM	#3
Rezny@gmail.com Senior Member Member Join Date: Jul 20, 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 2,613	What was the reason Olbermann was given the ax by MSNBC?If his replacement fails in the ratings,what then?

01-22-2011, 11:52 AM	#6
Brieannas21 Senior Member Member Join Date: Apr 05, 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 9,480	Well, That came out of nowhere.

01-22-2011, 02:49 PM	#8
Tweety Senior Member Member Join Date: Jan 18, 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 6,266	A humorous look at Olbermann's life story: http://www.dickipedia.org/dick.php?t...eith_Olbermann

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01-23-2011, 12:49 AM	#13
Doodyville10019 Forum Regular Meet my new friend Sparkie! Join Date: Oct 08, 2008 Location: Competition Square, located in Doodyville Park Posts: 873	I'll miss Keith. I thought he was pretty cool. __________________ Hi! Hey! Hello again, here we go again!

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