Keith Olbermann and Current TV Splitsville

He blew it on ESPN. He blew it on MSNBC. Now Current TV has had enough of uber-liberal Keith Olbermann.

The network said Friday afternoon that it had terminated the contract of its lead anchor scarcely one year after he was hired to reboot the channel in his progressive political image.

In a letter to viewers, the channel said Friday, We created Current to give voice to those Americans who refuse to rely on corporate-controlled media and are seeking an authentic progressive outlet. We are more committed to those goals today than ever before. Current was also founded on the values of respect, openness, collegiality, and loyalty to our viewers. Unfortunately, these values are no longer reflected in our relationship with Keith Olbermann and we have ended it.

Read the full story in The New York Times.
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