Keith 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. Olbermann did not bow down to his network masters, according to Mediaite. In fact, it is now quite the reverse. Now Keith Olbermann demands an apology from MSNBC for being embarrassed quite publicly for what he considered to be less than objectionable behavior. Resource for this article – Keith Olbermann back on MSNBC, demands apology from network by Personal Money Store.
MSNBC no more has Keith Olbermann
Due to the political contributions scandal, Keith Olbermann had been suspended by MSNBC network accounts Mediaite. Olbermann garners significant ratings for the network, although he is reportedly behind in the 25- to 54-year-old demographic that Rachel Maddow dominates. Olbermann used to be someone that individuals wanted to view. Mediaite says that all of that is in the past now.
All of his crazy demands
Yet that hasn’t prevented Olbermann from taking good offense at his recent treatment by MSNBC. Popeater writes that it had been MSNBC that submitted to Olbermann’s demands, and not the other way around.
"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."
Keith Olbermann says that MSNBC needs to change its rules so they’re the exact same as the way FOX News does anything when also getting his pay reinstated. Fox News anchors are able to be a part of politics. Contributions are perfectly acceptable.
Journalist guidelines do not apply Meghan McCain says
It doesn't matter if it’s MSNBC or FOX News, Meghan McCain said in her The Daily Beast column where she suggests it was a bad idea to get rid of such talent. "Keith Olbermann isn’t a journalist," she writes. She states he is an informative and opinionated entertainer as a commentator.
"The real issue at hand is that journalists have to determine if they consider themselves journalists or commentators," McCain explains. She says that Cable News Network could have ratings go down as it has taken the "middle path" on everything. What do individuals 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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