Keith Olbermann: Machine Gun for Hire

New York Times by David Carr | Apr. 1, 2012 (Opinion)

Given Keith Olbermann’s abrupt removal at Current and his typically temperate response — “Current’s statement are untrue and will be proved so in the legal actions I will be filing against them presently” — it seems as if his next stop will be a puppet show shot from a basement somewhere. He’ll never work in this town, or any other, again, right?

Wrong. Many of his past employers will testify to his unmanageability and ... Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Fabrice Florin - Apr 1, 2012 - 6:35 AM PDT
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That’s not all his fault. Anybody who has watched the Keith-less version of Current could understand why they wanted him so badly in the first place. Beset by technical ... More »

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