Keith Olberman In Talks To Host Late Night ESPN Show: New York Daily News

[hlthe2b]

I had figured that his only realistic option was to return to sports... Too bad for us that appreciated his very progressive voice on politics.

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Olbermann is in talks to return to the network that once employed him, the New York Daily News reported on Friday.

The former Current TV anchor, who has signed on to host TBS' postseason baseball coverage, is reportedly "in serious discussions" to host a late night show on ESPN 2. The show would air from New York.

The rumor is an interesting one as Olbermann's TBS deal puts him in Atlanta to host coverage alongside analyst Dennis Eckersley, which could pose some challenges to hosting a New York-based late night show. However, it's quite possible the late night talk show would launch after the baseball season. --snip--

The New York Times reported in March that Olbermann had dinner with ESPN chief John Skipper, who said there was no policy against former talent returning to the sports network.

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[Stinky The Clown]

1. If I were a network big shot, there is at best a 1% chance I'd hire this guy.

He's a great talker, a great liberal, a funny guy, an all around great talent.

But he *always* trips over his ego and takes the house down with him. No one can afford him. The cleanup is too costly and painful.

[Ninga]

2. I imagine that KO is financially very secure, perhaps even well before his stint with

Currant TV.... It is curious to me that this brilliant, creative, exceedingly well spoken fellow possibly lacks common sense, or lacks the understanding that humility is a core value...

As a result, at the end of the day, we lose out.

But sports! Yes, that's where the most social change can be affected!

[Renew Deal]

3. Olbermann termination watch has started

He might get fired before he even starts this time.

[Are_grits_groceries]

4. I'd hire him in a heartbeat.

He can't bring ESPN down. They are too big and can afford to pay or fight him if he leaves in a contract kerfuffle.
Find a crew and assistants with rhino hides. Leave him alone.

People will watch. To this day, he has a sport's following. KO is still regarded by many as the best SportsCenter anchor. He and Dan Patrick were classic.

Keith is a brilliant writer and knows sports. He is also snarky and will push the envelope. He will tweak The Mouse which should be amusing.

The late night time slot would be perfect. Their lineup is staid and predictable then.
Even if he goes down guns a'blazing, it will bring good if not great ratings.

After televising dreck like Skip Bayless and their non-stop Tebow coverage, a dose of KO would be perfect.