MSNBC Rumor Alert: Olbermann Coming Back? Several Shows Getting Slashed?

[Little Star]

According to multiple sources within the network, the biggest rumor to emerge is that MSNBC has engaged in talks with soon-to-be-departed ESPN2 host Keith Olbermann about returning to the cable network’s primetime lineup. Olbermann previously hosted Countdown from 2003 until 2011, and was an immensely controversial figure for the network, both internally and externally (2003 was a return to the network for Olbermann after a previously contentious run in the ’90s as well). For myriad reasons, it would be a stunning turn of events if Olbermann came back, but one could certainly argue that right now they need each other more than ever.

Who would’ve thought: MSNBC attempts to solve ratings woes by adding Brian Williams and Keith Olbermann, the men who used to host back-to-back programs on the network, circa 1997? Perhaps this recent tweet from Olbermann was more prescient than first thought.

http://www.mediaite.com/tv/msnbc-rumor-alert-olbermann-coming-back-several-shows-getting-slashed/

Please let it be true that Keith may come back!

[hlthe2b]

1. Heavens... Wouldn't that be something!

[Manifestor_of_Light]

2. Keith is arrogant and burns bridges.

But his righteous rants are awesome, and damn, is he easy on the eyes!!!

[TexasTowelie]

5. !

Hears cat-calling through the Intertubes. Wondering if the pageant will include the Speedos competition.

[monmouth4]

9. My next husband......n/t

[abakan]

19. I'll arm wrestle you for him...nt

[uhnope]

20. I couldn't stand watching him, political agreement aside. The other side of the Bill O'Reilly coin

[Brother Buzz]

3. A whole bunch more discussion going on in this earlier thread

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=6992646

[rocktivity]

6. I wouldn't be surprised -- when DU first reported his departure from ESPN

(link), I knew he had something else up his sleeve.


rocktivity

[Little Star]

13. I missed that. Thanks!

[Hawaii Hiker]

7. I hope so...

Keith's was the only show i could watch from start to finish....Can only watch the others in bits and pieces...

So Keith probably isn't the nicest guy around, who cares, "Countdown" was the best political show on cable...

[Little Star]

12. Yes it was!

[KamaAina]

8. Thing is, Worst Person In The World would be no fun.

It'd be Donald Trump. Every. Single. Day.

[George II]

24. No, I think Ted Cruz is an untapped potential (maybe even topping Michelle Bachmann)...

....and there's still Bill-O.

Not to mention all the new right wing crazies in Congress.

He may have to do two "Worst Person in the World" segments a night for a while.

[bluedigger]

10. "Flourishing newsrooms like Fox"?

Did they really say that? The only things I've ever seen Fox cover live in their newsroom is their newsbabes' legs.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

14. You mean "uncover".

[7962]

17. Silver linings folks, silver linings! Every cloud has 'em nt

[Greybnk48]

11. PLEASE bring back Countdown

just like it was, with sound effects and worst person in the world! He can skip his special statements and reading segment. But Countdown in it's hay day was so much fun to watch!

Finger's crossed!

[silvershadow]

15. If this is true, then it proves there is a God. nt

[SoapBox]

16. So they want to get rid of Rev. Sharpton,

To move away from their left-wing "image"?

Image is all they are worried about? Amongst WHO? And we sure know they ain't all that left wing!

Get rid of that ass Joe...and the worthless Andrea Mitchell.

Leave Ed alone!

[Fawke Em]

31. I thought that line was odd, too.

If they bring back KO, wouldn't they be cementing to their left-wing image?

Of course, any liberal or progressive could tell you that most of the daytime shows still tilt right, but they do have, what, 4 to 5 hours of left-wing hosts at night?

[StarzGuy]

18. I'd welcome change at MSNBC

I do record and watch two shows The Ed Show and The Rachel Maddow show. The rest are simply repeats of news (IMHO). The Ed show tries to cover topics in depth such as the TPP and the oil pipe line controversies. I don't like Ed's replacements when he's on vacation, specifically Dyson who appears too offensive to white people and I refuse to watch The Ed Show when he's the host. I also tend to not watch The Rachel Maddow Show when a stand in host is there. They try to simulate the hosts views but tend to get away from the passion I see in say Rachel Maddow, whom I really like and admire. I hope MSNBC doesn't cancel her program. The rest, uh, I can live without seeing.

[Fred Sanders]

21. The revolution may not be televised, but Olbermann would give it a try.

[Enthusiast]

22. If MSNBC continues to strictly control the content and continues to pump up the lies

I will refuse to watch it, Keith Olbermann or not.

When I see Michael Steele my channel changes.

[Marie Marie]

23. Who do we want? KEITH.

When do we want him? NOW. I never stopped missing him or his show.

[Stuart G]

25. I sure hope he returns..That one hour was classic. And that is where he belongs..k and r.nt

[Little Star]

26. agree!

[SummerSnow]

27. I would be thrilled

[Gothmog]

28. I would love to see Keith back at MSNBC

[Stellar]

29. Cool!

I can't wait.

[colsohlibgal]

30. I Hope I Hope

I'm feeling optimistic - lots of smoke out there, and where there is smoke yada yada.

While you are at it MSNBC, throw a big wad at Cenk and bring the Young Turks back.