I will update as I get new info but KO show will end on ESPN this month.
http://espnmediazone.com/...
Olbermann’s impending departure follows a THR report on July 1 detailing the anchor’s “commentary” in his segments as a point of contention in his contract negotiation with the network.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/...
ESPN press release:
“Keith is a tremendous talent who has consistently done timely, entertaining and thought-provoking work since returning to ESPN. While the show’s content was distinctive and extremely high quality, we ultimately made a business decision to move in another direction. We wish Keith nothing but the best and trust that his skill and ability will lead him to another promising endeavor.”
Keith joined ESPN in Aug 2013 and his contract should end at the end of July.
Word is KO and staff found out on the internet.
http://deadline.com/...
This maybe to save money.....ESPN wanted to make his show cheaper and less commentary.
Sources say that ESPN management made Olbermann an offer to take his show to the network’s headquarters in Bristol or to the Los Angeles facility but was rebuffed. This was a cost-saving measure, with Olbermann’s show produced out of the network’s Times Square studio.
I hope he starts his own thing....his style seems to make it hard to work for others.