Matt Lauer fired by NBC

[d_r]

they are live talking about it. Sexual allegations.

edit: not a lot of detail. The other today show hosts only heard just before airing. They are shook up. They read a statement that said basically there were credible allegations of inappropriate conduct.

Here is the NBC twitter:

Link to tweet

[Kaleva]

1. A link

http://www.wptv.com/news/national/nyt-matt-lauer-fired-from-nbc

[no_hypocrisy]

5. Another link

http://money.cnn.com/2017/11/29/media/matt-lauer/

[Iliyah]

2. Is this real?

If so I guess Keith O was pretty much right.

[Ilsa]

27. KO right about what? Yes, it is real.

A specific allegation plus rumors of others, but the termination is for the specific allegation.

They are stunned. He is a friend to many there.

[Laurian]

3. Whoa. Guess I'm not really surprised as I've long thought he was a jerk.

[mountain grammy]

49. Yeah, me too.

[democratisphere]

4. Wow!

Unbelievable.

[nitpicker]

6. Another link

http://www.wkbw.com/news/national/nyt-matt-lauer-fired-from-nbc

[blogslut]

7. Heard rumors about him on gossip blogs.

As I recall he was a total shit to Ann Curry.

[GoCubsGo]

19. I never cared for Ann Curry before that.

But, that episode changed my mind about her. Yeah, he was quite the shit toward her. I would love for NBC to hire her back to fill his spot, but I doubt that will happen. She probably wants nothing to do with them now anyway.

[Duppers]

34. Yes, heard that too.

[whathehell]

45. I heard the same. n/t

[Hortensis]

8. Wow! I'd read that Lauer ruled for years while female co-hosts

came and went. This'll break their hearts.

Link to tweet

[njhoneybadger]

9. OHHHH! That's what olbermann was talking about

[KewlKat]

12. That was my first thought that KO was right. Cant find that post, what other

Things did he say

[Miles Archer]

57. November 22

Keith Olbermann ?Verified account
@KeithOlbermann

My God my phone case just melted from the volume of texts about three separate rumors of big name sexual harassment/misconduct around media. Pro tip: Nobody take Thanksgiving off.
3:19 PM - 22 Nov 2017

Link to tweet

[PearliePoo2]

32. What did Keith say please?

Anyone have info about what Olbermann was talking about?

[hexola]

10. Ahhh - I knew it!!!

Talking with my parents the other day - who's next...

Matt was my guess...

Mostly because he was divorced not too long ago - it was just a guess.

[Tipperary]

16. I was just thinking that this would be the end of his marriage.

I was not aware he had already been divorced.

[hexola]

33. My bad - they reconciled

Sorry about the fake news...

[Tipperary]

37. I would not be surprised if this is the nail in the coffin in that case.

You have to feel sorry for her and his kids.

[hexola]

48. Sounds like reconciliation was for show/kids....

https://pagesix.com/2017/11/29/matt-lauer-allegedly-sexually-assaulted-female-staffer-during-olympics/

His wife, Annette famously filed for divorce in 2006, accusing him of “cruel and inhumane” behavior, but withdrew the filing a month later after they reached a private agreement.

They ostensibly live separate lives, she lives full time in the Hamptons with their children, while Matt resides in the city during the week.

[boston bean]

11. He was a pompous asshole. Thise women are probably so glad that full of himsel

Asshole is gone from their lives.

[Tipperary]

13. I remember Natalie Morales was suddenly transferred.

I wonder if it was her complaint. One thing for sure, is that Anne Curry must be enjoying this news.

[spinbaby]

14. And guess whos tweeting about it already

Link to tweet

Wow, Matt Lauer was just fired from NBC for “inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace.” But when will the top executives at NBC & Comcast be fired for putting out so much Fake News. Check out Andy Lack’s past!

[OnDoutside]

20. Andy Lack....that would be a nice double...

Andy Lack is on Trump's side !

[PearliePoo2]

29. Whoa!! Donald is attacking Andy Lack? Saying check his past?

Maybe there will be heightened MSM scrutiny of 'donald the predator's' past!

[SummerSnow]

30. Throwing stones hu.

You have been accused of sexual assault for years

[pintobean]

15. Does Keith Olbermann's comments

from last week make this a conspiracy and a bunch of lies?

[JenniferJuniper]

41. I am wondering why KO suddenly quit

his GQ gig, assuming his contract didn't run out or something like that.

Trump is nowhere near gone. The resistance has not yet prevailed.

[exboyfil]

17. A fine way to start the day

I blame Matt Lauer almost more than any other media representative for allowing Trump to develop enough credibility for enough idiots to actually vote for him. Lauer had a chance to actually show how ignorant Trump was during the one on one.

Lightweight journalist akin to Tom Grunick of Broadcast News. Glad he is gone.

[OnDoutside]

21. +1

[DURHAM D]

25. This

^^^

[RockaFowler]

43. The Commander in Chief Forum was such crap

All softball questions to Stump and nothing but emails to Hillary. Such a sham

[mama]

52. Yep, I just happened to re-read that chapter of Hillary's book last night.

Lauer was terrible.

[OnDoutside]

18. Yes ! Delighted this weasel has finally got his comeuppance.

[Tipperary]

22. So Andy Lack waits until right before air time to spring this on the staff?

That seems unfair to me. Surely this was not suddenly decided at 3 a.m. Poor Al Roker looks to be both pissed off and sad.

[GoCubsGo]

23. Well, now he has plenty of time to take another golf vacation with

his buddy, Rush Limbaugh.

I always thought he was a jerk. I'm only surprised that NBC actually canned this asshole.

[bathroommonkey76]

24. Was it Al Roker?

Those two always were at each others throats.

[Tipperary]

38. I always thought they were good buddies.

He certainly seemed upset this morning when I tuned in.

[BeyondGeography]

26. What a loss...I always had a hard time deciding

if he was more mediocre than overpaid.

[milestogo]

28. He's a total asshole even without the sexual harassment.

Go away and don't come back.

[Ilsa]

31. Willie Geist on Morning Joe said it took incredible courage

for this woman to come forward. Lauer is arguably the most powerful person at nbc news, per Geist.

[PearliePoo2]

35. 'Morning Joe' was talking about this and Joe said:

That Mika is hearing there's more high-ranking men soon to be ratted out!

They will be top people in the Tech sector.

I imagine there are men in EVERY sector wetting themselves right now. (hope so)

[Vinca]

36. But not a peep about Trump.

Why do I think every predator in America will be outed and fired and 2 Scoops will be sitting in the Oval warming up his tiny fingers for the next pussy grab?

[a kennedy]

39. Yah, this is what's so annoying, NOTHING ABOUT THE PUSSY GRABBER.

[dicksmc3]

42. You're so right!!

Trump the IDIOT gets away with his coming right out and telling people on that Hollywood tape he's a PUSSY GRABBER. Then he says the tape of his voice is FAKE NEWS. This guy seems to get away with a lot of shit and doesn't face any of the music!! It's sad for us because he's supposed to the Commander in Chief.. What a sick individual Trump is...Let's hope Mueller brings the evidence soon so we can rid the country of the prick in the WH!!

[whathehell]

47. Um, do you think you could tone it down a bit?

I know that DU rules allow the use of that offensive PG term, in reference to Trump, but could you at least refrain from putting it in ALL CAPS?...It's Offense Level is quadrupled when SHOUTED, if you get my drift.

As to your intended point, Trump is in the highest level of public office, and, as such can't be summarily terminated like those in private industry.

[uponit7771]

40. Most of the people getting fired are admitting to aspects of workplace rules being broken and the

... company not being able to put up with the rule breakers shit.

Red Don on the other hand is saying he doesn't even know these women and he's has not been accused of assault in the workplace.

[mountain grammy]

50. Such a perfect comment..

I tweeted it.

[FarCenter]

44. NBC terminated him before the New York Times and Variety ran the stories they were working on

Reporters for The New York Times and Variety had been investigating Lauer for several weeks, according to sources who had been contacted by the Times.

http://money.cnn.com/2017/11/29/media/matt-lauer/index.html

[underpants]

46. Damn Billy Bush you could have been the next host

[no_hypocrisy]

51. The evidence must have been beyond dispute.

They fired Matt Lauer on the morning of the evening of the NBC/Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting.

I'm placing my bet that NBC will bring back Bryon Gumbel for temporary image control.

[dlk]

53. Lauer Firing Shown How Misogyny led to the 2016 Presidential Campaign Results

Email! Benghazi! Charitable Foundation! Now we have Trump.

[demmiblue]

54. Lol:

Link to tweet

[whathehell]

55. Perhaps someone should form a Dirty Old Men's Support Group..

to include Matt Lauer, Harvey Weinstein, Bill O'Reilly, Mark Halperen, Bill Cosby and Charlie Rose...New members can join as the opportunity arises..

[whathehell]

56. Woah! Add a new member to that club!

Garrison Keillor....