MSNBC's Keith Olbermann Abruptly Calls It Quits

(Breitbart.tv) - Keith Olbermann announced on the air [last night] that "Countdown" will not return to MSNBC thus making [last] evening's broadcast his final one. This is his last sign-off with thanks to his entire staff and a dramatic reading.

NBC has released the following statement:

“MSNBC and Keith Olbermann have ended their contract. The last broadcast of “Countdown with Keith Olbermann” will be this evening. MSNBC thanks Keith for his integral role in MSNBC’s success and we wish him well in his future endeavors.”

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