It gets worse: Hyatt “threatened to derail Olbermann’s career” before the show debuted last June unless he banned his manager, lawyers and agents from all interactions with Current. Hyatt, a wealthy attorney, “blackmailed Olbermann into agreeing” to put himself “in the position of “fending for himself without benefit of hired advisors. Olbermann gave into Hyatt’s blackmail for the purpose of saving the premiere of the program and the jobs of those who worked on it. Olbermann left the meeting devastated at having discovered that he was working for a blackmailer.”

never-mind -misread . but still +^d

Yeah, this article was tweeted by Cenk himself.
I think the other hosts are frustrated at Olbermann trying to bring down the network.

Last night, Granholm told Spitzer she was more than grateful that he mentioned her show on his program. The poor woman was ostracized by Keith even during the Michigan primary.

Keith is a genius but with some obvious defects. But what can you expect from a genious. Too bad Current couldn't manage his genius and use it more appropriately. Ultimately, the fault is Currents. Yes, Keith is a son of a bitch, but you figure out a way to handle a son of a bitch if he is a genious.

That is my humble opinion. Thanks for listening.

Then how do you explain the other hosts promoting Current and doing very well at their jobs. This is where Keith's argument breaks down. He refused to do promotions or even mention the next program. Much of what Keith did was pouting and that turned off lots of viewers and drove his ratings down.

I am a fan of Keith too, Its just that he wasn't the right guy for Current, he needs to be on the grand stage. Current is not the grand stage. I think he will land on his feet and do very well.

Even with Olbermann they weren't doing well.
Olbermann thrives in a more grandiose environment.

Bingo, refer to what I said below regarding the documentary Fourth and Forever.

YES !!!! +^d

I don't blame them, current is the only forum where the participants ,not those on this thread, bash them regularly. I don't see so much negativity on any other forum. So far, those here are providing constructive criticism which makes for a good discussion.

Well, it LOOKS as though it has been allowed to return !

It seems someone in the heavens agrees with you ! ( as do I, for that matter ) +^d

Bar Karma just didn't have long enough episode to achieve what it had in mind - it needed more time for character development and continuing themes ; it tried to split the difference between "Cheers" and "The Twilight Zone" and ended up substantially weak on both fronts.

I would have loved a 2nd season.

It was a worthwhile experiment, might have gained momentum in a second season,....but I just dont think they had a long enough time slot for episodes. +^d

agreed +^d

Bar Karma had great potential and I was sorry to see it go. I wouldn't at all be surprised if an adaptation re-surfaces on another channel, since there are few original ideas in programming these days. It seems Current TV is forever in flux, trying to find itself, it's niche, it's audience, it's purpose which they seem to have in common with other stations.

Yeah, they said it cost 3 times the money to produce an hour long episode, so again, lack of investment

That is quite a cost increase,.....but,.....probably what they needed.

Very low ratings. However, Brett Elrich has a small piece on the WarRoom.

The great and terrible Demi-God ERLICH sent you a vision . . . .?

+^d

IMO, this wouldn't get the ratings needed for prime time cable.
This is good for public access TV and CSPAN.

Also, try out USTREAM, this is a great forum for that type of information.
I love USTREAM.

Oh god I love the idea of current doing anything with TED. TED provides a true potpourri of interesting and informative stuff and that's kinda how I looked at this place before they completely sold out.

You are right, I see him on current tv on commercials also.

What do you propose?
I don't see an exit strategy.

Unfortunately, Keith didn't work out and he refused to do his very best despite any technical problems he was having. If it were me, I hope that I would have been more professional and did the best job I could do and help promote the network and other hosts.

But I am sure he has good reasons for not doing this. Perhaps he thought it wasn't worth his effort and time.

Well it could have been Keith's strategy, piss them off to the point of firing him. The best time to leave a sinking ship is before everyone else becomes aware it is sinking.

imo Keith's biggest fan is himself, and it is trait that creates riffs in the work place. He's got a good broadcast voice and is sharp as a tack, he's much better being the subject of a live unscripted interview.

I think it's more a microcosm of America, today. The corporations have ALL the power....and anybody who rales AGAINST the Corporations is likely to be....squashed like a bug. You better get behind the Big Corps...or DIE. That's what ic comes down to.

Now I see your point.

He was interviewing with Showtime last week btw, so I think he has wanted to leave for a long time.