Keith Olbermann saw the handwriting on the wall with the new owner of NBC and cut a deal for his exit that will give him money and options -- sources tell TMZ. 
Here's how it went down. Sources familiar with the situation tell us that Olbermann's agent recently went to NBC complaining that Keith -- who has the most popular show on MSNBC -- was underpaid at $7 million per year. NBC execs told Olbermann's agent they would not cough up any more money.
Network execs were well aware that Comcast wanted Keith gone because he was "a loose cannon that could not be controlled." It became clear to both sides that Olbermann's days were numbered and they began negotiating an exit.
We're told the exit deal wasn't completed until just before airtime Friday night.
Under the deal, sources say Olbermann will get money but cannot appear on television for a certain period time -- we don't know how long.
Our sources say Olbermann will, however, reappear soon with a presence on the Internet.
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We're told the exit deal wasn't completed until just before airtime Friday night. ?
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"Under the deal he cannot appear on television for a certain period of time." Forever would be too soon for this foul loud mouth left wing liberal.
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Sorry Keith, keep dreaming. TBS ain't gonna want ya.
Good riddance.
The wacko right wing will love this. No one to call BS on hate radio and hate television with its lies and half truths. The right wingnuts are dancing in the street today.
Right on! Now, that you've been broken free of the shackles, Keith, you can become an even bigger, more dominant progressive voice with another show somewhere else. We'll watch, for sure! Keep up the great work, man!
Mr.Olbermann's got goolies so I know he'll be resurfacing as soon as legally possible.And he'll be better than ever.Will miss "Countdown" however.Looking forward to see what Lawrence O'Donnell and Rachel Maddow have to say on Monday.They both basically owe having their own shows to him.Hopefully Cenk from The Young Turks will now get his own show on MSNBC.He deserves it.This may be a blessing in disguise.Good luck Keith.
First it was Comcast's fault, now it's Olb's choice? Get your story straight TMZ. I wish you were not considered a "news" source by news.google.com so I would quit accidentally clicking on these inane articles that seem to be made up on the spot.
First it was Comcast's fault, now it's Olb's choice? Get your story straight TMZ. I wish you were not considered a "news" source by news.google.com so I would quit accidentally clicking on these inane articles that seem to be made up on the spot.
