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In reply to the discussion: Al Gore: Why We Fired Keith Olbermann [View all]tularetom
(23,664 posts)19. Yeah, and what a reputation it is
Fired by ESPN
Fired by Rupert Murdoch (Fox Sports Network)
Fired by MSNBC
Fired by Current TV
Look, the guy is a great talent and I never missed one of his shows when he was on MSNBC. I even upgraded my satellite contract to the tier that included Current when I heard he was going to be on. But he seems to have some real issues with authority and a penchant for shooting himself in the foot. He isn't going to be happy until he realizes that the world doesn't revolve around him.
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Agreed, and sorry to see KO go. But he didn't do the GOP coverage, so when Current TV says:
freshwest
Apr 2012
#62
he quit NBC, according to Rachel Maddow and it;s reported that he was negotiating to be released
bettyellen
Apr 2012
#24
In an integrity pissing match, Gore has a water cannon and Olbermann can't even carry a water pistol
CBGLuthier
Apr 2012
#76
Keith is clearly a pill to work with as echoed by many of his former colleagues.
AtomicKitten
Apr 2012
#5
I'm shocked that Keith Olbermann is difficult to work with. He always seems so mellow and laid-back.
Ian David
Apr 2012
#27
it has nothing to do with rocking the boat, Current's problem was Keith not showing upfor Work
JI7
Apr 2012
#55
If only Gore had put as much effort into contesting the Supreme Court's decision re: Gore v Bush nt
Cheap_Trick
Apr 2012
#36
Being fired means he can land somewhere else besides the top guest on ....
marble falls
Apr 2012
#37
I don't get it - the title of this piece doesn't correspond to its content at all.
Fool Count
Apr 2012
#40
"As we move toward this summer's political conventions and the general election in the fall,...
Hatchling
Apr 2012
#42
I'm guessing "respect, openness, collegiality, and loyalty" are not K.O.'s strong points...
Amerigo Vespucci
Apr 2012
#56
They're not Joel Hyatt's strong suits, either, Amerigo. Hyatt is a co-signer of Gore's letter.
pacalo
Apr 2012
#70
Joel Hyatt has much history with really ugly terminations, including one of the landmark
Bluenorthwest
Apr 2012
#57
"Respect, openness, collegiality, and loyalty to our viewers." Frankly, I want to gag
pacalo
Apr 2012
#69
I have a feeling that it is not that Current is a "smaller" operation. I have a feeling that they
Hissyspit
Apr 2012
#80