Uh-oh. Looks like Keith Olbermann has worn out his welcome at yet another TV network. The worst person who ever called anyone else the World’s Worst Person is suddenly, unexpectedly out at MSNBC.
The Los Angeles Times has the big news:
MSNBC announced Friday night that its marquee “Countdown” anchor and talk show host Keith Olbermann was out. The network did not provide a reason for his abrupt departure.
“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,” NBC Universal said in a statement.
Olbermann and his bosses have clashed in recent months. He was suspended in November for two days after revelations that he gave donations to a Democratic political candidate, which was a violation of the company’s ethics policies for news employees.
Our guess is that Ed Schultz is next to go. C’mon, the guy’s act is horrible.
Source: LA Times
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The speculation is over. Oberman has a job. http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/07/olbermann-said-to-be-going-to-current-tv/
Now that we have finally arrived at the glorious FINAL COUNTDOWN, I would like to share the following for the enjoyment of all. It is a brief, yet poignant, poem in memory of the Worst Person in the World: Keith "Oberjunk" Olbermann.
May a thousand Saharan flies infest your armpits!
May the stench of a thousand camels hover thick over you like the aura of your hatred!
Oh sick and vile man!
May the noontime sun beat heavy upon thy brow driving you to ever greater madness!
May the teabags of a thousand Patriots gag your dreams and lay you and your ilk asunder!
... YOU BETCHA! OoraH! USA!!!! ;-)
YAY!!! About time. Can we get Bill Maher off HBO next?
That would be sweet!
Top 10 potential new jobs for Keith Olbermann......
#10 - Becomes the majority stock-holder of The Comedy Channel, thus fulfilling his lifelong dream of becoming the biggest 'laughing-stock' holder in America.
#9 - Has name & picture listed in Wikapedia as the definition of 'arrogant', 'pompous', 'Liberal' and ' hypocrite'.
#8 - Writes new book entitled: 'How I Met Your Lesbian, Transsexual Mother'.
#7 - Becomes the new poster-boy for Liberals Gone Wild.
#6 - Appointed new Czar in charge of inventing 'Blame Bush' ideas.
#5 - Replaces the departing Regis Philbin ....new show called: Oblubberman
& Kelly.
#4 - Spokesman for the perfume 'Obsession', but refuses to allow Sara Palin to be in the commercial too.
#3 - Director of new TV show staring Jesse Jackson & Al Sharpton: 'The Amazing Race Baiters'.
#2 - Starts new political party to counter the Tea Party.... Names it the "Me Party".
...and the #1 potential job for Keith Olbermann....
- Hired by Obummer as the next White House Press Secretary - replacing the departing Robert Gibbs.
(Sadly, # 6 or # 1 could actually happen)!
Other suggestions that didn't quite make the Top 10.....
-Contestant on: 'Dancing with the Czars'......but his tap-dance is a loser.
-Stars in new TV reality show: ' America's Least Wanted'.
-Writes documentary entitled: 'Why Stupid People Shouldn't Vote'.
-Moves to Hollywood and demands job as Elton John's body guard.
-Runs for Mayor of San Francisco.....wins 99% of the gay & lesbian vote.
the left will start crying foul that it is a purge going on at comcast/NBC....of course they have to be extra careful now that immelt is barry's newest concubine. Should get interesting. they need to remove 3 more boils-matthews, schultz, madcow-in that order. then the message will be there-no more whack jobs on tv on mslsd.
ITS A GREAT DAY IN TV. NO MORE OLBERR(BEARING)MANN AKA LIBERAL LIMBAUGH.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GREAT NEWS Olbermann was uncivilized,hateful,and mentally ill.M.S.N.B.C,Obama and the Democratic party used Olbermann to attack all Conservatives and Republicans.What about the rest of the trash;Matthews,Maddow,O'Donnell,Schultz,two new morons Cenk and Toure.GOOD BYE LEFTIST TRASH.
Too bad it's so cold right now. We could have had a huge outdoor party, with music and food and rides for the kids. I'm sure a few hundred thousand people would have shown up to say goodbye to Olberdork. Goodnight, Miss Precious Perfect, wherever you are. http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/countdown-with-keith-olbermann/805561
Finally someone at msnbc realized what a complete idiot Olbermann is. Hell it took ESPN less time to figure out that he is an empty headed suit that has no knowledge of what he speaks.
Will they get their broom out for the rest of the clowns in their circus? Keith, don’t let the door hit you in the ass on the way out. Now go find a real job and earn your pay check.
Olby lining up new sponsors for his next gig. First up: a line of 'worsted' suits.