Olbermann will return to the air Tues on MSNBC, despite the network’s umbrage over his campaign contributions and just how such contributions allegedly ran afoul of NBC’s media ethics policy. "Indefinite suspension" without pay has become something of a joke, as Olbermann has regained his Television spot and gained the upper hand of power against his network. At least, that’s the story circulating. However, Mediaite reports the real reason MSNBC tried to muzzle Olbermann is because he did not apologize on cue. Now the "Countdown With Keith Olbermann" host is demanding that MSNBC apologize to him.
Olbermann off of MSNBC
Mediaite reports that MSNBC network sources have confirmed Olbermann had been indeed suspended for not offering a visible mea culpa over the political contributions scandal. Olbermann garners significant ratings for the network, although he is reportedly behind in the 25- to 54-year-old demographic that Rachel Maddow dominates. Mediaite explains that Olbermann likely just lost it all which he used to have.
The requirements he made
Olbermann is very offended at what has happened to him. He thinks MSNBC ought to have acted differently. It had been explains by Popeater what really takes place. MSNBC always submitted to Olbermann's demands.
"Keith sees himself as the star of MSNBC, the person who put them on the map and discovered Rachel Maddow and Lawrence O’Donnell," said a network insider. "To be treated like this… he considers disgusting."
Having pay reinstated is something Keith Olbermann requires occurs soon. He also said that, so as to be more like FOX News, the business changed its rules and policies. Fox News anchors are able to be a part of politics. Contributions are perfectly acceptable.
Journalist guidelines don't apply Meghan McCain says
Getting rid of this talent was not thought through very well, Meghan McCain suggests in her The Daily Beast column. It does not matter if it’s FOX News or MSNBC. "Keith Olbermann isn’t a journalist," she writes. He is a commentator – in essence, an informative, opinionated entertainer.
"The real issue at hand is that journalists have to choose if they think about themselves journalists or commentators," McCain explains. But she also suggests that the "middle path" taken by Cable News Network has led to ratings disaster. What do people want? Entertainment.
Citations
The Daily Beast
thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2010-11-07/keith-olbermann-suspension-meghan-mccain-on-his-status/
Mediate
mediaite.com/tv/report-olbermann-was-suspended-for-refusing-to-apologize-on-camera/
Popeater
popeater.com/2010/11/08/keith-olbermann-return-MSNBC/
That’s Entertainment!
youtube.com/watch?v=O2KU02lsfH8
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