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  1. Eliot Spitzer's 'Viewpoint' Ratings Predictably Plummet Since Olbermann's Current Exit

    Eliot Spitzer's 'Viewpoint' Ratings Predictably Plummet Since Olbermann's Current Exit

    5:14 pm PDT 5/3/2012
    • Michael O'Connell
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    Four weeks after the "Countdown" host abruptly and dramatically left the network, viewership in his old hour is down 68 percent, though the network now courts a more affluent audience and sees growth in other times. Read More

  2. Keith Olbermann Reacts to Jimmy Kimmel's White House Correspondent's Dinner Slam

    Keith Olbermann Reacts to Jimmy Kimmel's White House Correspondent's Dinner Slam

    10:08 am PDT 4/29/2012
    • Jane Kellogg
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    The ousted Current TV host was not amused by Kimmel's jokes; compares him to Bill O'Reilly. Read More

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    Eliot Spitzer Wishes Keith Olbermann Well Following Current TV Drama

    Eliot Spitzer Wishes Keith Olbermann Well Following Current TV Drama

    11:31 am PDT 4/24/2012
    • Erin Carlson
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    The "Viewpoint" anchor praises his predecessor but also firmly aligns himself with network co-founder Al Gore. Read More

  4. Current TV Taps Gavin Newsom for Weekly Show

    Current TV Taps Gavin Newsom for Weekly Show

    10:44 am PDT 4/18/2012
    • THR Staff
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    On the heels of Keith Olbermann's messy departure, the cable channel hires the California politician to headline a new talk show. Read More

  5. THR, Esq.
    Current Files Cross-Complaint Vs. Olbermann, Cites 'Persistent' Breach of Contract

    Current Files Cross-Complaint Vs. Olbermann, Cites 'Persistent' Breach of Contract

    11:20 am PDT 4/6/2012
    • Matthew Belloni
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    Olbermann filed a lawsuit against the cable network Thursday. Read More

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    Matt Lauer Announces New Contract on 'Today,' Al Roker Lampoons Keith Olbermann (Video)

    Matt Lauer Announces New Contract on 'Today,' Al Roker Lampoons Keith Olbermann (Video)

    8:21 am PDT 4/6/2012
    • Jordan Zakarin
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    The long-running host of the No. 1 morning program re-upped at NBC on Thursday, and was humble and cheerful during the Friday broadcast. Read More

  7. THR, Esq.
    Keith Olbermann Files Lawsuit Against Current TV (Read the Complaint)

    Keith Olbermann Files Lawsuit Against Current TV (Read the Complaint)

    1:46 pm PDT 4/5/2012
    • Matthew Belloni
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    UPDATED: The suit was filed Thursday afternoon in Los Angeles Superior Court. Olbermann is seeking between $50 million to $70 million in damages. Read More

  8. Current Denies It's in Danger of Being Dropped by Time Warner Cable

    Current Denies It's in Danger of Being Dropped by Time Warner Cable

    11:16 am PDT 4/5/2012
    • Jordan Zakarin
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    The struggling network fires back at a report claiming that it is on the precipice of defaulting on its contract with the carrier. Read More

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    Keith Olbermann Slams Current: 'Those People Have No Idea What They're Doing'

    Keith Olbermann Slams Current: 'Those People Have No Idea What They're Doing'

    7:40 am PDT 4/5/2012
    • Erin Carlson
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    The ousted anchorman continues taking swipes at his former employer, saying: "Their executives can’t come off as if they failed. Their PR people are dumping on me." Read More

  10. Olbermann vs. Current: How the Fired Anchor Can Win the $40 Mil Legal War

    Olbermann vs. Current: How the Fired Anchor Can Win the $40 Mil Legal War

    5:00 am PDT 4/4/2012
    • Marisa Guthrie
    • Matthew Belloni
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    The cable network formally cut ties with Keith Olbermann last week, citing "material, serial breach" of contract and "sabotage" and "disparagement"; now, the gloves are coming off. Read More

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    Watch Video Keith Olbermann Addresses Current TV Ouster on 'Late Show With David Letterman': 'I Screwed Up' (Video)

    Keith Olbermann Addresses Current TV Ouster on 'Late Show With David Letterman': 'I Screwed Up' (Video)

    6:05 pm PDT 4/3/2012
    • Philiana Ng
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    The political commentator discusses the issues that plagued the cable network, including problems with the set and the car service, and he likens himself to "a $10 million chandelier." Read More See All Videos

  12. Keith Olbermann vs. Current TV: Accusations, Threats, Tweets and Gossip

    Keith Olbermann vs. Current TV: Accusations, Threats, Tweets and Gossip

    7:41 am PDT 4/3/2012
    • Jordan Zakarin
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    The war of words between the news anchor and the network that fired him heats up, with public declarations and anonymous slams making clear their mutual distaste. Read More

  13. Eliot Spitzer Bombs in Ratings Following Keith Olbermann Exit

    Eliot Spitzer Bombs in Ratings Following Keith Olbermann Exit

    9:10 pm PDT 4/2/2012
    • THR Staff
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    The "Countdown" replacement notched just 47,000 total viewers in its Friday debut, marking a 74 percent drop from the March average for the time slot. Read More

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    Watch Video Eliot Spitzer’s Current TV Debut Ignores Keith Olbermann (Video)

    Eliot Spitzer’s Current TV Debut Ignores Keith Olbermann (Video)

    5:15 pm PDT 3/31/2012
    • Aaron Couch
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    The former New York governor tackled U.S. foreign policy and Mitt Romney during "Viewpoint," while Olbermann took to Twitter to mock his former employer and its new hire. Read More See All Videos

  15. Keith Olbermann Scheduled to Talk Current TV With David Letterman Tuesday

    Keith Olbermann Scheduled to Talk Current TV With David Letterman Tuesday

    9:21 pm PDT 3/30/2012
    • Todd Gilchrist
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    CBS announced via Twitter that the ousted political commentator will tell his side of the story on an episode of “The Late Show” next week. Read More

  16. Keith Olbermann: Current Won't Pay $50 Million Deal, Cites Breach of Contract, Sabotage, Disparagement

    Keith Olbermann: Current Won't Pay $50 Million Deal, Cites Breach of Contract, Sabotage, Disparagement

    6:29 pm PDT 3/30/2012
    • Marisa Guthrie
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    Olbermann's team was informed Thursday morning that Current would immediately replace him with Eliot Spitzer; accused of missing 19 out of 41 work days Read More

  17. Current TV Retains Crisis PR Experts for Anticipated Battle With Keith Olbermann (Exclusive)

    Current TV Retains Crisis PR Experts for Anticipated Battle With Keith Olbermann (Exclusive)

    4:21 pm PDT 3/30/2012
    • Marisa Guthrie
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    The network retains lawyers and crisis PR experts Mark Fabiani and Chris Lehane, who have represented Bill and Hillary Clinton and Lance Armstrong. Read More

  18. Keith Olbermann Tweets Response to Firing; Conservatives React

    Keith Olbermann Tweets Response to Firing; Conservatives React

    3:27 pm PDT 3/30/2012
    • Paul Bond
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    News of the shakeup at Current TV quickly lit up the Internet on both sides of the political spectrum. Read More

  19. Keith Olbermann Slams Current TV Over Firing; Threatens Legal Action

    Keith Olbermann Slams Current TV Over Firing; Threatens Legal Action

    2:54 pm PDT 3/30/2012
    • THR Staff
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    The "Countdown" host was fired from the network and will be replaced by a new program with Eliot Spitzer. Read More

  20. 'Viewpoint With Eliot Spitzer' Replaces Keith Olbermann in Current's 8 p.m. Time Slot

    'Viewpoint With Eliot Spitzer' Replaces Keith Olbermann in Current's 8 p.m. Time Slot

    2:54 pm PDT 3/30/2012
    • Michael O'Connell
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    Just hours before its inaugural broadcast, the network releases details of the series premiere Read More

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