TheOlbermannShow.com: Is This Keith Olbermann’s Next Move?

by Colby Hall | 3:45 pm, February 7th, 2011

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Last month the cable news world was left flat-footed by the surprising announcement that Keith Olbermann was leaving the MSNBC airwaves. The controversial firebrand anchor and leading liberal pundit was seen by many as the programming tent-pole at MSNBC, but recent battles with management over internal rules seemed to leave the relationship is disrepair. Shortly after his departure, many cable news watchdogs wondered what his next step may be. It now appears that we’ll know the answer tomorrow morning according to a release from a PR Firm ostensibly hired by Olbermann (and his partners.) Update below!

Moments ago, Mediaite received an email from a publicist announcing plans for a conference call tomorrow in which Olbermann and his partners “will make an exciting announcement regarding the next chapter in his remarkable career.” No further details have yet emerged, leaving us to only guess as to what to expect. We do know that the plans appear to be big enough to have warranted to employ a PR firm (which is no small expense.) And there are some other facts at play that can inform some theories about what one could reasonably expect.

While no one knows the specifics of the exit agreement between MSNBC and Olbermann, we have reported that there is a six to nine month non-compete clause that would ostensibly keep Olbermann off television. So what can we expect to learn in this announcement? Many have suggested that Olbermann’s next move is starting an online entity that would provide an appropriate platform for the prodigious thought leader of the left, but also a hub for his legions of fans.

Former MSNBC colleague David Shuster reported a few weeks ago on CNN’s Reliable Sources that Olbermann had been quite moved by the outpouring of support that he felt from his suspension, that culminated in over 250,000 signatures on a petition to bring him back to air. As Mediaite’s Alex Alvarez surmised at the time, Olbermann already has the community of audience (and clearly a strong point of view), all he needs now is a content management system and a domain.

Is that what Olbermann’s next step? Honestly we have no idea. But we will find out tomorrow at 11am.

Update: A Mediaite tipster points out that a simple whois search reveals that the domain names “theolbermannshow.com” and “thekeitholbermannshow.com” were registered January 19th, 2011, just two days before his last appearance on MSNBC.

keith olbermann

http://www.zazzle.com/talkingpoints NORBIT Jr.

WHO?
Alex Alvarez

If he announces that he’s joining the Aolington Post, someone owes me an ice cream sandwich.
The Real Royal King

I should wonder if there is substance to the rumours he is starting a new morning show at KSL, “Good Morning, Mormonia”? Should be brilliant.
VoiceofReason

Actually I am betting he is joining Rather or heading to the Cuban Channel……there seems to be no end to the stupidity that is Marc Cuban and his money.
The Real Royal King

Alex Alvarez said:
If he announces that he’s joining the Aolington Post, someone owes me an ice cream sandwich.

I suspect you may very well be correct.
dummy123

Multiple anonymous unreliable source have confirmed Keith is going to announce he is launching a website called Olber-ite.
That weasel Tommy Christopher will run it.
T-Christ was never the same after that makeover!!
http://www.zazzle.com/talkingpoints NORBIT Jr.

Alex Alvarez said:
If he announces that he’s joining the Aolington Post, someone owes me an ice cream sandwich.

I still think it will be CNN. They are trying to become the “responsible” voice of the left (as much of an oxymoron as that might be), and with Comcast now making changes with their new toy, it would be a good fit.

At HuffPo-AOL his voice would get lost in the cacaphony of all the other partisan attack dogs there.
The Real Royal King

NORBIT Jr. said:
I still think it will be CNN. They are trying to become the “responsible” voice of the left

Where do you get this krap? Does Tormented Michelle-in-Utah peddle her vast Kart o’ Krap at your door daily? Have you ever thought of playing like you’re not home?

Please, be very specific? Where have you seen a mission statement that CNN is the responsible voice of the left?
TfT

Oh dear oh dear oh dear….what will we do until the big teleconference tomorrow at 11am. LOL

really, why did you post this at all, why not just wait until tomorrow at 11am when some kind of announcement regarding the biggest hate screecher on earth makes some kind of stupid announcement.

Honestly.
http://www.zazzle.com/talkingpoints NORBIT Jr.

The Real Royal King said:
Where do you get this krap? Does Tormented Michelle-in-Utah peddle her vast Kart o’ Krap at your door daily? Have you ever thought of playing like you’re not home? Please, be very specific? Where have you seen a mission statement that CNN is the responsible voice of the left?

There’s no need for a statement in attracting a left-leaning audience.
All you need do is misrepresent facts, foment hatred of your dissenters, practice screaming “Racist!”, and rely on crass emotional reflex instead of intelligent, well-reasoned arguments.
The Real Royal King

NORBIT Jr. said:
There’s no need for a statement in attracting a left-leaning audience.
All you need do is misrepresent facts, foment hatred of your dissenters, practice screaming “Racist!”, and rely on crass emotional reflex instead of intelligent, well-reasoned arguments.

So, in other words, CNN has never done anything to indicate it is, by design, attracting a left-leaning audience?
WCinWI

Olby to become a Mediaite content contributor. Watch out Tommy!
http://gordonbloyershow.com gordonbloyershow

NORBIT Jr. said:
There’s no need for a statement in attracting a left-leaning audience.All you need do is misrepresent facts, foment hatred of your dissenters, practice screaming “Racist!”, and rely on crass emotional reflex instead of intelligent, well-reasoned arguments.

In other words just act like RRK.
Olby Sucks

Where ever he goes he’ll still be irrelevant. Same shitty ratings, same minions in tow…
http://gordonbloyershow.com gordonbloyershow

I think he would fit in at the TalibanBlog.
Grammie

Olby Sucks said:
Where ever he goes he’ll still be irrelevant. Same shitty ratings, same minions in tow…

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Good to see you here again, OS. :)
George Sore-ohs

al jazeera……
Olby Sucks

Grammie said:
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Good to see you here again, OS. :)

Even better to see you, Grammie!
JoeRemi

TfT said:
Oh dear oh dear oh dear….what will we do until the big teleconference tomorrow at 11am. LOL really, why did you post this at all, why not just wait until tomorrow at 11am when some kind of announcement regarding the biggest hate screecher on earth makes some kind of stupid announcement. Honestly.

Yeah Mediaite, why do you post stuff about media I don’t care about? Huh?
Leftist Asshat

I heard a rumor that Keith Olbermann was just bought by Al Jazeera!!!!!!!!!!
What a perfect fit! I hope it’s true! A marriage between us asshat’s favorite person and our favorite news source!
The alJeezOlby Post! Has a nice ring to it!
Olby Sucks

Maybe he could replace the little chinese lesbian that quit think progress…they hire anybody so I’m told. He’d fit right in with the other liars and sock puppets.
tatboy

Maybe he’s going to be the next Jimmy “The Greek” with his stellar football predictions??? What was that everybody says about his great sports mind again??? Well… can’t expect much from an “Ag” degree. But he can find comfort in his “close personal friend” Coach Tomlin.
http://www.heartland.org/environmentandclimate-news.org/ClimateConference4 Just Tex

Colby Hall said:
Moments ago, Mediaite received an email from a publicist announcing plans for a conference call tomorrow in which Olbermann and his partners “will make an exciting announcement regarding the next chapter in his remarkable career.”

I’m betting the “BIG announcement” is that Olber-Crazoid will be getting a rabies vaccination, as soon as they can find some doctor crazy enough to get that close to that loon.

Patiently waiting for the BIG news…
The_Reasonable_Lib

NORBIT Jr. said:
There’s no need for a statement in attracting a left-leaning audience.
All you need do is misrepresent facts, foment hatred of your dissenters, practice screaming “Racist!”, and rely on crass emotional reflex instead of intelligent, well-reasoned arguments.

Glenn beck must be pretty left wing then.
Olby Sucks

Libby, try to stay focused, if you can. The topic is olbermahn not beck. Beck has a job, olbermahn doesn’t, he got canned, remember?
Olby Sucks

You mean he was registering domain names on msnbc’s dime? An internet show? Really? Circling the drain…
ramjet

“…an appropriate platform for the prodigious thought leader of the left, but also a hub for his legions of fans.” – Colby Hall

This line explains so much about so many.

It also offers the makings for a fun competition: NAME THAT APPROPRIATE PLATFORM!
X-3

0lbemann’s star has set–why are you wasting space on this site by continuing to write about him?