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alp227

(31,959 posts)
Tue Oct 6, 2015, 01:59 PM Oct 2015

Exclusive: NBC’s Andy Lack to Meet with Keith Olbermann on Possible MSNBC Return

Source: mediaite

So now that afternoons are settled and with Lack basically confirming to Variety what was exclusively reported here last month regarding the likely expansion of Morning Joe (an additional hour extending to 10:00 AM EST), the last piece of the puzzle appears to be primetime. Note: 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM will remain safely in the hands of Rachel Maddow and Lawrence O’Donnell, leaving 8:00 PM (All in with Chris Hayes) as the next possible timeslot for alteration. So with all of that said, a well-placed source now informs me that a meeting has been set between Olbermann and Lack to discuss his return to the network and his old 8:00 PM slot. This arrangement was something that Mediaite’s Andrew Kirell first wrote about as a rumor in July; when asked for comment, a network executive with knowledge close to the situation tells me, “It is patently untrue.”

Read more: http://www.mediaite.com/online/exclusive-nbcs-andy-lack-to-meet-with-keith-olbermann-on-possible-msnbc-return/

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Exclusive: NBC’s Andy Lack to Meet with Keith Olbermann on Possible MSNBC Return (Original Post) alp227 Oct 2015 OP
They should just add.... AZ Mike Oct 2015 #1
would love it!! niyad Oct 2015 #2
wow! hlthe2b Oct 2015 #3
Yeah, I'll be declared Pope first. (nt) jeff47 Oct 2015 #4
I declare you Pope Jeff the First. Gary 50 Oct 2015 #39
Duzy RoverSuswade Oct 2015 #53
Keith would be timely as the election approaches. SpankMe Oct 2015 #5
Why not put Kieth in the 6 to 7 pm slot there ain't shit going on there since they got rid of AL bigdarryl Oct 2015 #6
Please do it! Keith is the reason I even watched MSNBC in the first place. His return would muntrv Oct 2015 #7
+1 SunSeeker Oct 2015 #42
I guess All In's Emmy hasn't changed the conversation at MSNBC Hyper_Eye Oct 2015 #8
Chris Hayes liberal from boston Oct 2015 #45
I wonder if they'll have a "No TPP discussion" clause in his contract! cascadiance Oct 2015 #9
And a No Nice Talk About Bernie SoapBox Oct 2015 #17
I Don't UNDERSTAND Why Keith Would Even Want To Return! ChiciB1 Oct 2015 #10
Nice. Kingofalldems Oct 2015 #11
I knew it! I swear I was just thinkig this a day or two ago. Elmer S. E. Dump Oct 2015 #12
If KO returns to television, only one thing to say Hawaii Hiker Oct 2015 #13
It would be fun for a week or so until they did something to hurt Keith's wittle fee fees tularetom Oct 2015 #14
We LOVED KO Plucketeer Oct 2015 #21
It's their only hope to stop losing viewers. This is the sort of moment on air talent waits for, Bluenorthwest Oct 2015 #15
Would love to see it... kracer20 Oct 2015 #16
Get rid of the prison crap on Friday. KO there as week wrap. mahannah Oct 2015 #18
MSNBC will never lose the prison crap. Laffy Kat Oct 2015 #48
'Cause he'll tow the line... freebrew Oct 2015 #19
He wil tow the line. His line. Gary 50 Oct 2015 #41
Too late. Fuddnik Oct 2015 #20
Oh please! mountain grammy Oct 2015 #22
Rachael Maddow hit on it when she said the Beltway is shocked to see the turnout for Bernie.... Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2015 #23
so hayes, the only one restorefreedom Oct 2015 #24
I turned off MSNBC ages ago. They think we progressives watch Cable News... LynneSin Oct 2015 #27
well said. restorefreedom Oct 2015 #29
This is too good to be true! 90-percent Oct 2015 #25
I give it 6 weeks to 3 months until Olbermann pisses someone off and is fired yet again LynneSin Oct 2015 #26
Chris Hayes just won an Emmy for one of his in depth reports. Cleita Oct 2015 #28
it makes perfect $en$e restorefreedom Oct 2015 #30
Why would he Want to Return? fredamae Oct 2015 #31
Now THAT would get me to watch, no question. K&R closeupready Oct 2015 #32
Don't do it, Keith! floriduck Oct 2015 #33
I can't imagine he'd sign any contract.... Capt.Rocky300 Oct 2015 #34
The consumer needs an actual liberal leaning network. I am currently boycotting every channel. Enthusiast Oct 2015 #35
If i were KO V0ltairesGh0st Oct 2015 #36
Keith!! Keith!! Keith!! Keith!! Keith!! IHateTheGOP Oct 2015 #37
This message was self-deleted by its author Corruption Inc Oct 2015 #38
Extra special vibes for Keith's return! pacalo Oct 2015 #40
I hope he. Ones back! Rosa Luxemburg Oct 2015 #43
K&R! stonecutter357 Oct 2015 #44
I'll believe it when I see it. Vinca Oct 2015 #46
Message auto-removed Name removed Oct 2015 #47
That would be good rockfordfile Oct 2015 #49
I would like to see him on the comedy channel SoLeftIAmRight Oct 2015 #50
Randi Rhodes followed by Keith....yeah, that sounds good randys1 Oct 2015 #51
I would love to see Keith back on MSNBC Gothmog Oct 2015 #52
I'll Believe It When I See It colsohlibgal Oct 2015 #54
I'm mainly MSNBC after 5pm (PST). Hope Keith comes back...his smarts and humor brought me to MSNBC stuffmatters Oct 2015 #55
Keith does burn lots of bridges DeeDeeNY Oct 2015 #56
I love All In but I loved the Rev. and Ed Schultz, too wordpix Oct 2015 #57

SpankMe

(2,937 posts)
5. Keith would be timely as the election approaches.
Tue Oct 6, 2015, 02:07 PM
Oct 2015

But, alas, as much as I agree with Keith's politics, the man's an asshole whose mouth gets him in trouble every time. He's awesome, but he's somewhat of a liability.

 

bigdarryl

(13,190 posts)
6. Why not put Kieth in the 6 to 7 pm slot there ain't shit going on there since they got rid of AL
Tue Oct 6, 2015, 02:08 PM
Oct 2015

And keep Christ Hayes where he is.Sometimes he gets on my nerve when he tries to debate republicans but he's the best thing we got to a progressive on air.

muntrv

(14,505 posts)
7. Please do it! Keith is the reason I even watched MSNBC in the first place. His return would
Tue Oct 6, 2015, 02:09 PM
Oct 2015

rejunivate MSNBC.

Hyper_Eye

(675 posts)
8. I guess All In's Emmy hasn't changed the conversation at MSNBC
Tue Oct 6, 2015, 02:10 PM
Oct 2015

They are certainly taking advantage of it in promos but they are still ready to shitcan him.

45. Chris Hayes
Tue Oct 6, 2015, 05:06 PM
Oct 2015

IMHO, Chris Hayes will be in another time slot-- Reading the entire article it seemed that Chris H. time slot will be changed.
 

cascadiance

(19,537 posts)
9. I wonder if they'll have a "No TPP discussion" clause in his contract!
Tue Oct 6, 2015, 02:11 PM
Oct 2015

Since arguably that is probably what lost Ed his job earlier when he wasn't wanting to do things the corporate way!

SoapBox

(18,791 posts)
17. And a No Nice Talk About Bernie
Tue Oct 6, 2015, 02:57 PM
Oct 2015

clause as well.

Hayes was never a favorite but seems to be the only one giving Bernie good air time ...must be time to fire him.

Rachel has turned into a total disappointment.

ChiciB1

(15,435 posts)
10. I Don't UNDERSTAND Why Keith Would Even Want To Return!
Tue Oct 6, 2015, 02:27 PM
Oct 2015

MSNBC is now KNOWN to be the Hillary Channel! Love Keith, but it won't bring me back to that place! Callers who call into place like Stephanie Miller and Thom Hartmann (mostly his show) call it The Hillary Channel!

Can't do it! Even Rachel seems to be OK with this! Maybe Chris Hayes has had enough because he seems to be very interested in the environment AND he has had Bennie on his show a couple of times.

Can't do it.

tularetom

(23,664 posts)
14. It would be fun for a week or so until they did something to hurt Keith's wittle fee fees
Tue Oct 6, 2015, 02:45 PM
Oct 2015

And he flounced off the set in a snit.

The management of MSNCBC appears to be a bunch of douchebags but even they should not have to put up with the infantile behavior of this privileged prima donna.

 

Plucketeer

(12,882 posts)
21. We LOVED KO
Tue Oct 6, 2015, 03:05 PM
Oct 2015

until his two Prima Donna exits from the pulpits that were HIS to command. Now, while I might still find his presentations amusing, I'd have to wonder just how deep that angry water really runs.

 

Bluenorthwest

(45,319 posts)
15. It's their only hope to stop losing viewers. This is the sort of moment on air talent waits for,
Tue Oct 6, 2015, 02:51 PM
Oct 2015

when the money needs you and you alone and nothing else will do. That's when a person can get not only paid but supported by the sort of staff, budget and editorial freedom to really excel.
Good week to be Keith's agent.

kracer20

(199 posts)
16. Would love to see it...
Tue Oct 6, 2015, 02:52 PM
Oct 2015

But with the seemingly right turn that MSNBC seems to be making, I just can't see that happening.

Gary 50

(381 posts)
41. He wil tow the line. His line.
Tue Oct 6, 2015, 04:25 PM
Oct 2015

Not the corporate line or the line of that guy who "thinks he's my boss."

Fuddnik

(8,846 posts)
20. Too late.
Tue Oct 6, 2015, 03:05 PM
Oct 2015

After they canned Keith, I got interested in "Big Bang".

Won't be wasting any more time on MSNBC.

 

Spitfire of ATJ

(32,723 posts)
23. Rachael Maddow hit on it when she said the Beltway is shocked to see the turnout for Bernie....
Tue Oct 6, 2015, 03:25 PM
Oct 2015

She said they didn't know there were enough Liberals in the country to fill a Denney's and Bernie is filling stadiums.

Same goes for the Suits at the networks. They look at the ratings for FOX "News" and believe the country wants conservatives on the air. FOX "News" is happy to tell them that too and also to tell them Liberal programming is a proven loser.

Also, despite repeatedly being exposed as liars it's still considered to be "brave" to stand up to Conservatives.

restorefreedom

(12,655 posts)
24. so hayes, the only one
Tue Oct 6, 2015, 03:36 PM
Oct 2015

close to speaking for progressives now that Rachel has drunk the Kool-Aid, and the only one who actually won an award for that network, is going to be pushed aside for someone who's going to have a good run for maybe a year or two and then flameout again after he gets into a big brawl with somebody in management.

sooooooo glad i turned off that channel after they tried (unsuccessfully) to sllence ed

LynneSin

(95,337 posts)
27. I turned off MSNBC ages ago. They think we progressives watch Cable News...
Tue Oct 6, 2015, 03:44 PM
Oct 2015

the way Faux News viewers watch it.

Most Faux News viewers will sit in front of the TV and watch Faux News all night because they need Faux News to tell them it's ok that as extremist right-wing narrow minded idiots that it's ok they think like that and it's the rest of the world that is wrong.

Why would MSNBC need to create a Cable Channel that thinks progressives are going to sit on their ass and do the same thing especially since much of the modern world actually isn't narrow minded folks.

restorefreedom

(12,655 posts)
29. well said.
Tue Oct 6, 2015, 03:49 PM
Oct 2015

i listen to eds podcast, and he said back in the summer that his audience was tied with what used to be on the msnbc channel, and I wouldn't be surprised if he's passed it by now.

hayes is the last person there even worth possibly watching imo.

bunch of flunkees running that disaster

90-percent

(6,828 posts)
25. This is too good to be true!
Tue Oct 6, 2015, 03:39 PM
Oct 2015

Keith alone got me through the entirety of the GW Bush 21st Century DARK AGES.

I love Keith!

He's up there with Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert as far as modern professional journalism goes.

I wasn't privy to Keith's suffering of management fools, but I would like to think I would have the integrity Keith did when he had his issues with "management". But on his pay scale, NOT MINE!

-90% Jimmy

LynneSin

(95,337 posts)
26. I give it 6 weeks to 3 months until Olbermann pisses someone off and is fired yet again
Tue Oct 6, 2015, 03:40 PM
Oct 2015

Just saying.

I've already moved on from MSNBC about 3-4 years ago. And it wasn't because of Olbermann's firing or the hiring of idiots like Chuck Todd.

It's because I'm not a progressive version of the Faux News Viewer. I do not need to sit in front of my TV set all night having some progressive minded person slant the news story to the left and feed me talking points I can recite to my friends, family and random people on the internet. I'd rather just read/watch the news unslanted and form my own opinion. The only time I kinda enjoy watching MSNBC is during the big news nights like the Conventions or Election night. Outside of that I don't need it.

When MSNBC realizes that progressives do not watch news the way conservatives do maybe they'll start showing us the news and stop trying to cater to the idea that we need opinions fed to us. We're smarter than the average Cable News viewer.

Cleita

(75,480 posts)
28. Chris Hayes just won an Emmy for one of his in depth reports.
Tue Oct 6, 2015, 03:49 PM
Oct 2015

This just wouldn't make any sense. But replacing Ed Schultz with Chuckie Toad didn't make sense either.

restorefreedom

(12,655 posts)
30. it makes perfect $en$e
Tue Oct 6, 2015, 03:52 PM
Oct 2015

for those pushing a corporate agenda

sooo glad i tuned out before toaster pastries started his daily mtp barf fest

love eds podcast!

fredamae

(4,458 posts)
31. Why would he Want to Return?
Tue Oct 6, 2015, 03:57 PM
Oct 2015

I stopped watching M$NBCBS last July.
They Fire the ones who Don't "tow the Corporate line" as soon as they start discussing the reality about real issues.
KO got fired, imo-because he wouldn't play by the corporate rules.
I no longer "trust" the other ones I used to watch...well, because they're Still there says they're willing to play the fkg Corporate Game.

I'm not entirely sure I'd return to M$NBCBS if KO were to return.......

Capt.Rocky300

(1,005 posts)
34. I can't imagine he'd sign any contract....
Tue Oct 6, 2015, 04:06 PM
Oct 2015

that didn't allow him total carte blanche. Nor can I imagine Comcast would allow that. Especially after canning Big Eddie.

Enthusiast

(50,983 posts)
35. The consumer needs an actual liberal leaning network. I am currently boycotting every channel.
Tue Oct 6, 2015, 04:07 PM
Oct 2015

Fuck 'em.

 

V0ltairesGh0st

(306 posts)
36. If i were KO
Tue Oct 6, 2015, 04:09 PM
Oct 2015

I would set the terms from the get go...if they want him back... he calls the shots ...period.. or no deal. Since bringing back KO would be a given to boost ratings. Personally if it were me Id tell them the fact they fired Ed Schultz and are leaning on the rest of the lineup to keep their liberal thoughts and feelings out of the show content (specifically Rachel Maddow),and just basically trying to kill anything progressive ( Especially Bernie Sanders Campaign). If they just want to be another right-wing/wall street ass kiss network like their hero's over at FOX, then forget it.

Response to alp227 (Original post)

Vinca

(50,168 posts)
46. I'll believe it when I see it.
Tue Oct 6, 2015, 05:25 PM
Oct 2015

Given some of the other changes they've made, I'd almost expect them to offer Glenn Beck a spot.

Response to alp227 (Original post)

 

SoLeftIAmRight

(4,883 posts)
50. I would like to see him on the comedy channel
Tue Oct 6, 2015, 07:18 PM
Oct 2015

real new for real people - or really the best info on the tv

colsohlibgal

(5,275 posts)
54. I'll Believe It When I See It
Tue Oct 6, 2015, 10:17 PM
Oct 2015

He would only return if not handcuffed as to where he could go. He would not cave like Rachel and Lawrence and ignore the TPP.

They just canned Ed over the TPP.

I hope it happens but it would only happen if Griffin and the other honchos cave and let him go where he wants to go.

stuffmatters

(2,574 posts)
55. I'm mainly MSNBC after 5pm (PST). Hope Keith comes back...his smarts and humor brought me to MSNBC
Tue Oct 6, 2015, 10:51 PM
Oct 2015

Rachel and Chris kept me tuning in after KO left. I enjoy ODonnell too. Surely they can find a slot for Keith without losing their other three most intelligent hosts.
I would not miss Chris Matthews at all. Seems also that it will be a violation of MSNBC's "ethics" to keep him on the schedule if
Matthews wife runs for Congress. They once suspended KO just for making a modest political donation.

wordpix

(18,652 posts)
57. I love All In but I loved the Rev. and Ed Schultz, too
Fri Oct 9, 2015, 01:20 PM
Oct 2015

I would welcome back Keith but why is MSNBC getting rid of good anchors like Chris Hayes and Rev. Al and Ed Schultz? geesh!

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