Wow! Just plain Wow! Keith Olbermann just said more about himself than anyone on Television

[ThomWV]

Keith is covering the Murdoch hearing and as it began they cleared the room of some people. That caused a short delay and the camera panned back to Keith. As soon as it did Keith quickly barked out to the folks behind the scene (just a quick blurb, nothing scripted and in fact you had to listen close to hear it, but here is what he said and it says everything you need to know about Keith. He said, "put the camera back on them, they don't need to see me". The them was the Hearing and the "they" is Keith's audience.

Immagine that, a TV commentator who thinks its more important that their audience see the news rather than the commentator himself.

[mucifer]

1. or a cynical person could say that he knows his audience.

That said, I'm watching Keith now.

[A Simple Game]

4. Or a realistic person may think he had an itch in an ahem spot.

Just kidding, but you never know.

[Forkboy]

5. Well that says a lot about him as well, because I would have gone ahead and scratched myself.

:D

[cliffordu]

6. You and me both. I prolly would have had a good long scratch just for shits and giggles...

How ya doin' Forky????

[Forkboy]

9. I'm itchy lol.

Quick, someone train a camera on me! :)

How are things on your end, so to speak? ;)

[cliffordu]

10. I'm alright - just scratching' and complainin'......

[Forkboy]

11. Can't take us men anywhere.

:)

[Desertrose]

20. Prolly not....

but we loves ya all the same.;)

:loveya:

[Forkboy]

21. Well, I promise that in your company all scratching will be done tactfully.

:D

:loveya:

[Desertrose]

22. Much appreciated.

Can't ask for more than that, right? ;)

:loveya:

[ProfessionalLeftist]

2. I saw that as it happened. Well done Keith. n/t

[Greybnk48]

3. I heard it. Thank goodness he's back!

I'm watching now.

[sabrina 1]

7. We get Current but I did not see Keith's coverage on it.

We have Time Warner. Are some cable networks not covering Keith's show?

[YvonneCa]

12. It was early...6:15 PST this morning. They should have...

...been covering it. If not, I'd go to the Current website and leave a comment there.

[sabrina 1]

18. Thank you!

:-)

[dreamnightwind]

13. Costs extra for me

Comcast. Would need to pay for some optional package of a number of stations to get Current. I think it would cost $10 or $15 a month more than I already pay, so will live without it for now.

[Lucinda]

14. There are several places online carrying the full current schedule

I don't have the links handy but if you need one let me know and I'll track it down. :hi:

[dreamnightwind]

16. Please post the links!

If you don't want to post them to the thread, you can send a private message. Would love to have Countdown back.

[Lucinda]

23. Here is one of them:

http://www.thertv.com/41

[dreamnightwind]

24. Thanks!

Watching Countdown now, yeah!

[Lucinda]

25. You are very welcome!

:hi:

[sabrina 1]

19. Thanks, I ended up watching it on CNN

although I didn't have time to watch the whole thing anyhow.

:-)

[Stuart G]

8. k & r

[Major Hogwash]

15. Too bad Glenn Beck isn't on teevee these days, huh? Ha ha ha ha ha!!! LOOK AT ME!!!!

JUST LOOK AT ME!!!

I'm crying.
Did you see me?

I'm frowning.
Did you see me?

I'm laughing like a hyena.
Did you see me?

I'm barking like a dog.
Did you see me?

I'm looking at the ceiling like I am looking up to gawd.
Did you see me?

I'm looking angry.
Did you see me?

I'm looking insane.
Did you see me?

Yes, we did.

LoL

[Flubadubya]

17. Wow is right...

especially considering the reputation he has gotten in the news industry as a complete egomaniac. Keith certainly has a sizeable ego alright, but from what I can tell he seems to "throw his weight around" mostly in an effort to make sure things are done right, done to his meticulous standards. I suspect he's a perfectionist at heart and is looking to get the details "just so" and this is probably the reason he has come into conflict with his "superiors".

Moreover, as is typical of the "liberal personality", he is going to question authority at every step of the way. I don't doubt at all, though, that the man is unbelievably compassionate and caring of his fellow human beings. His actions have proved that out time and again. I also think that he is finally in a position where he will not have to deal with "authority figures" so much and he will be able to have things mostly his way, and the example of his behavior you just pointed out there tells me where he really stands and who he really is... a very good man with a large ego, but an even larger heart and largesse. :hug: