That sound you just heard was millions of Americans saying “WHAT?!?”
Keith Olbermann just signed off MSNBC for good — and already folks are wondering if Comcast is behind this.
From the Guardian.co.uk: Keith Olbermann abruptly fired by NBC
Keith Olbermann, the controversial MSNBC cable news host, has his contract abruptly terminated by parent company NBC
Olbermann had two years of a four year contract remaining, worth an estimated $30m, and was the network’s highest rated personality, responsible in large part for MSNBC’s orientation as a liberal, Democratic-leaning channel.
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The Associated Press reported that Phil Griffin, MSNBC’s president, would not comment on Olbermann’s sudden departure. But a spokesman did say that the acquistion of NBC Universal by cable and telecoms giant Comcast, which received regulatory approval this week, had nothing to do with the decision.
From Business Insider: So Why Did MSNBC Just Dump Keith Olbermann? Hint: COMCAST
Why now?
Bill Carter reports at the NYT that Olbermann “came to an agreement with NBC’s corporate management late this week to settle his contract and step down.”“Late this week” suggests yesterday or today.
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Next question: Is Comcast cleaning house? And if so, will Olbermann enabler MSNBC president Phil Griffin be next? And if so who will replace him?
What do you think?
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