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Olbermann to be on Late Show (Original Post) ailsagirl Mar 2012 OP
Hmmm, I don't usually watch Dave, on too late but... Spazito Mar 2012 #1
Olbermann needs to re-group and reflect. SoCalDem Mar 2012 #3
I am very curious, admittedly, as there was clear problems for a while... Spazito Mar 2012 #4
For God's sake K.O. use the show as a chance to make nice and apologize .... Botany Mar 2012 #2
Popcorn time! RavensChick Mar 2012 #5
I'm replying to myself, but ailsagirl Mar 2012 #6
No surprise! RavensChick Mar 2012 #7
Current is used to... ailsagirl Mar 2012 #10
That's because their lawyers told them to shut it down. Major Hogwash Mar 2012 #8
Doesn't miss a beat, this story. BeHereNow Mar 2012 #9

Spazito

(50,338 posts)
1. Hmmm, I don't usually watch Dave, on too late but...
Sat Mar 31, 2012, 06:04 PM
Mar 2012

I might just have to delay bedtime for this as it could be VERY interesting regardless of which side of the Gore v Olbermann battle one might be on. (I am on the fence at this point)

SoCalDem

(103,856 posts)
3. Olbermann needs to re-group and reflect.
Sat Mar 31, 2012, 06:21 PM
Mar 2012

Shooting his mouth off and burning bridges may not be effective anymore.

I like his politics, but his ego gets in his way.

Too bad we've lost his voice, but it was almost predictable

Spazito

(50,338 posts)
4. I am very curious, admittedly, as there was clear problems for a while...
Sat Mar 31, 2012, 06:35 PM
Mar 2012

and Olbermann has an equity stake in the company so the 'story' could be more complicated than we know at this point. I hope Gore, too, will give his side of the controversy but, if this ends in a court case, it may be wise to remain silent but who knows.

Botany

(70,504 posts)
2. For God's sake K.O. use the show as a chance to make nice and apologize ....
Sat Mar 31, 2012, 06:20 PM
Mar 2012

.... don't use it as a chance to grind your battle ax so you can keep the fight
going. Al Gore wanted to build a network w/ you being the foundation but you
were a first class pain in the ass to many many many people. Keith guess what
the world doesn't revolve around you and at a start up network you would have
been better off being a team player than the super star on a team of one.

RavensChick

(3,123 posts)
5. Popcorn time!
Sat Mar 31, 2012, 06:43 PM
Mar 2012

I hope he makes nice too, Bot, but that remains to be seen. Besides, I beleive the truth behind all of this will be given but this member of the court of public opinion has made one determination: if this goes to court it's gonna be u-g-l-y!!!

ailsagirl

(22,897 posts)
6. I'm replying to myself, but
Sat Mar 31, 2012, 06:46 PM
Mar 2012

I just went to the Current website, "Open letter..." (ad nauseum) page and it appears they no longer are taking comments, that is to say, the comments seem to be gone. Last time I checked, the number of comments was around 892. Guess they can dish it out...


RavensChick

(3,123 posts)
7. No surprise!
Sat Mar 31, 2012, 06:51 PM
Mar 2012

I figured they got enough hate mail to make them shut it down. That goes to show that even though Keith is a diva he still has a loyal group of followers that will let Current know exactly how they feel.

ailsagirl

(22,897 posts)
10. Current is used to...
Sat Mar 31, 2012, 09:38 PM
Mar 2012

programs of the very highest caliber, such as "Kill It, Cook It, Eat It."
Classy stuff, Al.

Major Hogwash

(17,656 posts)
8. That's because their lawyers told them to shut it down.
Sat Mar 31, 2012, 08:06 PM
Mar 2012

Gore and Hyatt have hired a high-powered PR firm "to help them through this crisis situation".
Seems pretty late in the day for them to hire a PR firm now.

They should have thought of hiring a PR firm when they first fired up their channel.
But, then what do I know, I only have as much experience in broadcast journalism as Al Gore -- NONE!

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