Keith Olbermann to Host Major New Nightly Primetime News and Commentary Show on Current TV

[greenmutha]

"Keith Olbermann, the acclaimed broadcaster and writer whose verbal pyrotechnics and moral passion have outraged, informed, and dazzled viewers of "Countdown With Keith Olbermann" for the past eight years, is bringing his slashing wit, analytical eye, and distinctive commentary to Current Media, the Emmy® and Peabody Award-winning TV and digital media company that was founded in 2005 by Al Gore and Joel Hyatt and is now distributed in more than 75 million households around the world. The news was announced today in New York.

In addition to executive producing and hosting a new nightly primetime news and commentary show, Keith Olbermann will also serve as the company's Chief News Officer and will have an equity stake in Current Media.

The new show will air weeknights in primetime beginning later in 2011."

A special message from Keith and much more here:

http://current.com/keith-olbermann/

And may I just say... YAYYYYY! :loveya: :loveya: :loveya:

[Patsy Stone]

1. Beat me to it!

:hi: Now to petition the cable company to get this channel. Hell, they just gave me FOX Business News; so, IMO, it's the least they could do to make up for that. Plus, at the moment, I'm not sure which has less viewers. :)

Here's a link from Mediaite: http://www.mediaite.com/tv/keith-olbermanns-new-gig-revealed-chief-news-officer-current-media/

[SharonRB]

2. We get Current TV on AT&T U-verse

Once the show starts, we can revive the clubhouse. I wonder what time he'll be on. I'm hoping 7:00 so I don't have to watch Tweety or miss Larry.

[greenmutha]

3. Hi Pats!

:hi: :loveya:

Dunno if this helps, but I saw this comment over at Current TV's website by user Angela_Polk: "If you have a Roku box, Current is featured in the free Newscaster section (you'll need to subscribe but it's free)."

What is Roku? I have no clue... :shrug:

[SeattleGirl]

4. Cool! And I do have Current TV in my cable package!

:bounce: :bounce:

[B Calm]

5. Keeping a close eye on Current TV schedule. . .