Current TV Dismisses Keith Olbermann

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Current TV, the fledgling liberal cable channel, said Friday that it had terminated its relationship with Keith Olbermann, the anchor that it hired just one year ago.

In a letter to viewers, the channel said Friday: “We created Current to give voice to those Americans who refuse to rely on corporate-controlled media and are seeking an authentic

Comments

[neonxstardust]

I bet he's so pissed they won't let him sign off.

[schmanda]

I'm actually surprised he didn't flounce. For once.

ETA: I can't keep from mentally filling in the "you have annoyed me for the last time" tag LOL.

[jessyryan]

I'm over him tbh. His Occupy coverage was fantastic though. I only watch Rachel and Up with Chris Hayes.

[moonshaz]

Rachel is amazing. In fact, she is beyond amazing.

Rachel. Is. A. Fucking. GODDESS.

[pfeifferpack]

THIS! Rachel is the best of all on any network. I also love Chris Hayes and Melissa Harris-Perry (another kick butt gem).

[welurklate]

Damn. Current totally changed like their entire channel for him too.

[neonxstardust]

Exactly, wasn't he the chief news officer or something? I like him but he really did mess them around.

[ericadawn16]

I miss when Current was more user generated and actually meant something.