Olbermann-O'Reilly Deathmatch Update

Tonight on his show, Keith Olbermann spoke about Bill O'Reilly's petition to have Phil Donahue re-hired by MSNBC to replace Olbermann out of "concern" for the network's "lost viewership".

However, Olbermann notes that his show's ratings have risen - 20% last year, and a further 6% so far this year - while O'Reilly's have dropped by 21%.

After reminescing about past shows where he took O'Reilly (or, as Olbermann refers to him, "The Big Head") to task, Olbermann said he "felt bad" and understood why O'Reilly was trying to get him fired. In fact, in an attempt to help foster the "inter-network comeraderie" that O'Reilly insists there ought to be, Olbermann signed Bill's petition. What a guy.

At the end of the piece, cameras inside MSNBC's offices showed a looooooong line of MSNBC employees (and even some former employees!) waiting for their turn to sign the online petition, as well.

Watch the clip. You will laugh until it hurts. Keep an eye our for Olbermann's Bill O'Reilly/Ted Knight (from The Mary Tyler-Moore Show) impression. Absolutely hilarious!

All the best,
Derek
(DCF)