MSNBC says it's ending contract with Keith Olbermann; last broadcast of 'Countdown' tonight

[TheWebHead]

that's what's crossing the wires according to "Breaking News" tweet...

[tridim]

1. Comcast is killing off MSNBC

Even if they don't know it yet.

[glinda]

8. They know it and it is intentional.

[tridim]

10. I wonder if they know about the massive backlash they're about to get.

[DeadEyeDyck]

13. Second rounds are never massive...

it will be a fizzle.

[morningglory]

16. Lockup 24/7: That's the ticket! nt

[Dennis Donovan]

2. TV Newser: Sounds like a force-out...

http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/

Breaking: Tonight is Keith Olbermann‘s last night on MSNBC. The “Countdown” host and the network say that the two parties “have ended their contract.”

The network’s statement is below:

MSNBC and Keith Olbermann have ended their contract. The last broadcast of “Countdown with Keith Olbermann” will be this evening. MSNBC thanks Keith for his integral role in MSNBC’s success and we wish him well in his future endeavors.

[Duckhunter935]

3. Looks like more lockup reruns

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

5. Or Countdown with Mike Huckabee.

[NewJeffCT]

4. OMG - I watched it for a minute & flipped the channel

not even thinking it was a last show or anything.

[Dappleganger]

6. Just saw a friend post this on FB

I ran over here to find out what's going on. This is quite upsetting to say the least--Keith, Rachel and Ed are anchor shows. :(

[furgee]

7. This is scarey

How much more can "they" crush the voice of the left?

[ElsewheresDaughter]

9. I knew it...next will be Maddow and Ed Shultz

[tridim]

11. The whole network might as well shut down.

Nobody will be watching. Expect a massive boycott.

[KatyBR]

12. Comcast fired KO - someone needs to start a Petition

IF Comcast can get away with something like this, we are all doomed and any semblance of the free press is over!
How do we start a Petition again? The largest Cable company is our country was JUST approved by the FCC to buy NBC.
They barely waited one week.

[Major Hogwash]

14. Prevented from moving to another channel for the rest of the year!!

Maybe into 2012, as well.

According to the Schuster on CNN.
More than likely, the same thing they did to him.

[Kurovski]

15. Maybe he can work underground?

Just kidding.

I think.