Trouble in Paradise?

Well that didn’t take long. Olbermann usually waits at least a year at his employment before becoming toxic. Apparently it’s been fast tracked at Current. The New York Times’ Brian Stelter writes…

In the television industry, Mr. Olbermann is well known for fights with his bosses; stories abound about his refusal to speak to managers and executives. At Current, this behavior has continued, according to four people with knowledge of the situation, one of whom described Mr. Olbermann as “disgruntled.”

The people spoke on condition of anonymity because speaking publicly could jeopardize their jobs. Current’s chief executive, David Bohrman, did not respond to requests for comment on Thursday, on what is traditionally a holiday week. Mr. Olbermann did not respond to an e-mail.

Mr. Olbermann’s absences from Current’s election special reports — dubbed “Politically Direct” — are a setback for the channel as it tries to become known for political news and talk.

Somewhere Phil Griffin is saying to himself, “Better you than me”