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Post by privateinvestor on Feb 8, 2011 12:46:13 GMT -5
NEW YORK — Keith Olbermann, who last month abruptly left his MSNBC talk show, is headed to the Current TV public-affairs channel. Current announced Tuesday that Olbermann will host a nightly prime-time news and commentary show. His program will begin later this year. ..Olbermann will also serve as chief news officer and have an equity stake in Current Media, the network founded by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore and businessman Joel Hyatt in 2005. Media veteran Mark Rosenthal was named the company’s CEO in 2009 www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41471820/ns/business-media_biz/from/toolbar?from=43001# |
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Post by Politically_Incorrect12 on Feb 8, 2011 12:53:16 GMT -5
I figured he'd end up somewhere.....
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Post by workpublic on Feb 8, 2011 12:55:45 GMT -5
will i need rabbit ears to get that channel? is it on UHF?  is it like starting a blog?  |
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Post by privateinvestor on Feb 8, 2011 12:56:58 GMT -5
Find us on your tv DIRECTV channel 358 Comcast channel 107 Time Warner Cable 103 NY and 142 LA DISH Network channel 196 and more... channel finder current.com/Keith Olbermann, the acclaimed broadcaster and writer whose verbal pyrotechnics and moral passion have outraged, informed, and dazzled viewers of “Countdown With Keith Olbermann” for the past eight years, is bringing his slashing wit, analytical eye, and distinctive commentary to Current Media. In addition to executive producing and hosting a new nightly primetime news and commentary show later in 2011, Olbermann will also serve as the company’s Chief News Officer and will have an equity stake in Current Media. As news spread throughout the cyber-universe, visitors flocked to Current.com to discuss the anticipated announcement. |
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Post by workpublic on Feb 8, 2011 13:02:32 GMT -5
let's see if he has enough "star power" to put the fledgling "network" on the map. i doubt it.
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Post by burnsattornincan on Feb 8, 2011 13:05:13 GMT -5
Al Gore? Well he's in fine company.
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Post by privateinvestor on Feb 8, 2011 13:07:55 GMT -5
Olbermann was dumped by ESPN, NBC Football, and MSNBC so here is a case where the 3 strike rule didn't work...since he has NOT been permanently banned...too bad we can't say the same here with members worried about being banned a few times for nebulous reasons or just for being themselves.
But hope springs eternal I guess???/ Since June is only four months from now but can't come soon enough IMHO...
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Post by deziloooooo on Feb 8, 2011 13:08:23 GMT -5
"Current TV"? Never heard of it. Is it broadcast in most markets? (of course I have 873,912 stations, give or take. I could have it and not know it) Supposedly into 75 million homes..will have to see if Comcast carries it or is it radio..seems a lot of homes for radio. Mr Google again...{sigh] Seems Comcast has a 10% stake in it , so most likely I have it....that will get it into a lot of homes..if Comcast owns such a % i wonder if competitors will be so inclined to offer it..support your competitor kind of idea...possible the future of our broadcasting Industry...possible a idea of a new thread? |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2011 13:12:29 GMT -5
Darn-- I don't get that channel. Woe is me.
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Post by workpublic on Feb 8, 2011 13:16:45 GMT -5
i have cablevision. i never watch the 300s channels.
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Post by privateinvestor on Feb 8, 2011 13:17:50 GMT -5
Al Gore? Well he's in fine company. Al "The Bore" Gore will more than likely be one of Olbermann's co hosts which means his show will be noted for the following four topics: 1. Boring 2. Boring 3 Boring 4 Boring On now at Current TV Channel 107 Comcast is a show about a runaway young girl which is about as interesting as Lakhota's posts NOT |
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Post by ed1066 on Feb 8, 2011 13:20:01 GMT -5
LOL!
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Post by privateinvestor on Feb 8, 2011 13:25:55 GMT -5
You can bet that Olbermann walked away from MSNBC with a pretty good golden parachute.....so it pays to be a liberal bomb thrower I guess and now he can continue his stupid "worse person in the world" again |
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Post by deziloooooo on Feb 8, 2011 13:34:16 GMT -5
You can bet that Olbermann walked away from MSNBC with a pretty good golden parachute.....so it pays to be a liberal bomb thrower I guess and now he can continue his stupid "worse person in the world" again Never have watched him..however, you have piqued my interest...have to catch him now. I've watched Beck more then once, with a open mind by the way, so why not Olberman.. You should get out and explore more..try new and different things, might find it enlightening, don't have to agree, but might get you thinking, on some things you might just, see just, have it wrong, never know till you try it. Like with different foods...Mom never liked Pumpkin, was in my 20's before had a slice of hot pumpkin pie, now one of my favorites, Lemon Meringue still # 1. Asked Mom how come never made/offered it..told me "I don't like it so figured you kids wouldn't either". |
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Post by ugonow on Feb 9, 2011 8:46:05 GMT -5
Yikes. If he gets any lower,he will posting with us.
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Post by privateinvestor on Feb 9, 2011 8:47:01 GMT -5
When former MSNBC commentator Keith Olbermann starts a new prime-time show at Current TV in San Francisco this spring, he will bring the 5-year-old network two things it has never had much of: viewers and buzz. The liberal host had 1 million prime-time viewers when he abruptly left MSNBC last month after eight years, with neither party offering a reason. Current TV, despite being available in 60 million U.S. homes, has 23,000 prime-time viewers for its mix of user-generated and scripted entertainment and news. But analysts said Tuesday's announcement of the arrival of the witty, acerbic Olbermann - a three-time winner of the Edward R. Murrow Award - could give Current currency. It intends to rebuild around Olbermann, much as MSNBC did by surrounding the anchor with fellow liberals such as Rachel Maddow. To date, Current has been best known for its co-founder, former Vice President Al Gore, and for two of its reporters being detained for 4 1/2 months by the North Korean government in 2009 before former President Bill Clinton helped secure their release. To read more see SFgate.com link: sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/02/09/MNOI1HKBBF.DTLThis article appeared on page A - 1 of the San Francisco Chronicle |
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Post by privateinvestor on Feb 9, 2011 9:06:24 GMT -5
Al Gore and Keith Olbermann now that is a pair to draw to...I did check out Current TV yesterday and their shows are a lot about NOTHING...
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Post by floridayankee on Feb 9, 2011 9:11:45 GMT -5
Al "The Bore" Gore will more than likely be one of Olbermann's co hosts which means his show will be noted for the following four topics:
1. Boring
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4 Boring Don't forget: 5 Man-made global warming5 Global Warming5 Climate Change5 Yep, something's happening and we must regulate it |
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Post by ugonow on Feb 9, 2011 10:46:07 GMT -5
How disappointing. We can't celebrate his firing for more than a few days before he lands another job.And now that AOL-Huffpo deal. Bummer.
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Post by deziloooooo on Feb 9, 2011 11:44:17 GMT -5
P.I.- please summarize articles, don't post the whole thing. However, I must say to this: When he founded Current, Gore assured audiences that he would not create a liberal TV network. He addressed that Tuesday by saying audiences would be well-served by hearing from Olbermann.LOL, fair and balanced, right? Or is that, left? I have never watched the channel..think I have it, I am on Comcast..but definitly will see if I have it and will check it out and if it is a balanced channel..why not. The more the merrier. |
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Post by ed1066 on Feb 9, 2011 12:01:10 GMT -5
Olbermann is less than one step away from selling shoes on QVC. I look forward to his next pants-pissing termination...
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Post by deziloooooo on Feb 9, 2011 12:05:56 GMT -5
Olbermann is less than one step away from selling shoes on QVC. I look forward to his next pants-pissing termination... No kidding..mmmm, think you convinced me to really make a effort to catch his show before he is sent on his way then..thanks for the update and heads up ed. |
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Post by verrip1 on Feb 9, 2011 17:30:43 GMT -5
Where would I learn such interesting tidbits if not for P&TM? Scuse me while I go set my TIVO up right now! I sure hope it's not on opposite Larry The Cable Guy or Operation Repo.  |
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