It's a love-in, man!
Looks like the grown-ups at NBC/MSNBC have taken the kids aside and told them to kiss and make up. After the embarrassing "tension convention" [to quote Imus] at the DNC amongst Keith Olbermann, Chris Matthews and Joe Scarborough, we've already seen the Countdown host plucked out of the GOP convention, under the convenient excuse that he would be anchoring—back in NYC and safely removed from St. Paul—the coverage of Hurricane Gustav.
When Olbermann and Matthews appeared on split-screen during the 7 PM EDT hour this evening, they were clearly on their best behavior. The dueling duo traded kind words, culminating in Olbermann's credulity-cracking claim to "miss" his erstwhile antagonist. Chris got things off to a conciliatory start.
KEITH OLBERMANN: Joining us now from the site of the convention, Chris Matthews from St. Paul. Chris, good evening.CHRIS MATTHEWS: Good evening, partner.
View the video, here. Was that an amiable grin on Chris' lips, or the sardonic smile of someone who's been taken to the woodshed?
A bit later came a reciprocal acknowledgment of the other's expertise.
MATTHEWS: I find a couple things interesting, Keith. And you are a watcher as well as I of all these political people in both parties.
Moments later, Olbermann returned the compliment.
OLBERMANN: You and I both know [he continued with reference to the way in which Katrina fixed public opinion about the Bush administration and how the handling of Gustav might partially remedy that impression.]
Finally came the moving au revoir.
OLBERMANN: Chris Matthews, at St. Paul at the Xcel Center. I miss you already. Thanks Chris.MATTHEWS: See you soon.
Awww.
—Mark Finkelstein is a NewsBusters contributing editor and host of Right Angle. Contact him at mark@gunhill.net.
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How sweet.
September 1, 2008 - 19:52 ET by kch50428I wonder if Chrissy got the tingle in his leg again...
Indeed, How Sweet It Is
September 1, 2008 - 20:41 ET by TennDonYep, one of those massive tingles running up his leg... hehehe.
Tennessee Tarheel
aka, Granpaparazzi
from his smile
September 1, 2008 - 19:58 ET by delmarI got the vibe that Chris came out on top in the dust-up and Olbermann got handed the dirty end of the stick.
KOed was toned down
September 1, 2008 - 20:06 ET by well99At least from what I saw.Here is a song for KOed
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3WMHBJu8Tg
I'm not believing they made
September 1, 2008 - 20:12 ET by Airforce_5_OI'm not believing they made up until I see a picture of them hugging and kissing at the St. Paul Airpot.
But what do I know? I am bitter and cling to my religion and guns.
NO FOOT TAPPING...
September 2, 2008 - 14:06 ET by danybhoyWe already had enough fun at MSP (Minneapolis-St.Paul Intl airport) with the idiot Senator from Idaho, Larry Craig & his trolling for gay sex in an airport restroom known for that very thing.
Mathews & Olby hugging in a public place? Let's just say I would put that in the same catagory as how David Crosby became a "father", I don't want to see it.
"...it's still We The People, Right?" Megadeth
Oh, such sweet nothings
September 1, 2008 - 20:18 ET by bigtimerOh, such sweet nothings cooed to each other...while the knife is being inserted into the back of whoever can get it there first.
Trust me...check's in the mail.
Miracle they didn't end up saying adios while blowing a kiss to each other.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Keith & Chris filling the
September 1, 2008 - 20:19 ET by zhombreKeith & Chris filling the shoes of Abbot & Costello and filling those shoes with complete crap. The sucking up to the Democrats should be regarded by the FEC as an in-kind contribution from MSNBC.
Fear not, neither of these
September 1, 2008 - 21:48 ET by gueinFear not, neither of these guys will be able to maintain this level of insincerity for very long. Then it's back to the bickering on air and providing solid entertainment for the rest of us.
They Deserve Each Other!
September 1, 2008 - 21:09 ET by ChasvsTwo of the biggest clowns on Television. Get a room boys and leave us alone!
Gag!
September 1, 2008 - 23:53 ET by ToddonCapeCodGet a room, you two.
Next thing you know, Chrissie and Keith will be starring in the sequel to "Brokeback Mountain."
If you've eaten something . . .
September 2, 2008 - 01:26 ET by DoktorFranken. . . you have to 'get rid of', just watch either of these two performing baboons.
My wife and I are looking to purchase a couple of appliances. None of them will be made by GE.
Olbermann got a "time out" LOL
September 2, 2008 - 02:14 ET by Parker1227Maybe the tide is finally beginning to turn against this Pravda-esque ideologue.
Olby is much worse than Matthews - even if they both are nauseatingly smitten by Obama.
At least Matthews will do honest political analysis about 20% of the time to attempt the appearance of professionalism.
Olby is 99.9% pure with his leftist, hate mongering dogma.
I think it's very
September 2, 2008 - 08:36 ET by marpelI think it's very significant that KO is not present at the convention, but can't figure out if the suits had something to do with it or if he just didn't want to attend. He sees it as unimportant maybe? I hope it's the former. I hope he got chewed out for his hideous behavior. He embarrassed his coworkers, I think. At least Chris Matthews was fair in his coverage during that segment, of the GOP for toning down the opening day of the convention. Now we'll see how he slams then tonight.
Tucker's Back!
September 2, 2008 - 10:35 ET by CellaThe only good thing to come out of this anchor fight is that Tucker Carlson is back!!
He will be hosting with Chrissy tonight.
I'm in. Get the popcorn ready!
We can
September 2, 2008 - 10:54 ET by NorthCoasteronly hope that he's been sent packing because of his insufferable attitude.
Tucker can be pretty decent most of the time.
Olbie and Chrisy's theme song?
September 2, 2008 - 16:17 ET by goldenthroat"Reunited - and it feels so good..." or maybe it should be "Desperado - why don't you come to your senses..."
How are they going to hide the fact that these two morons are, at best, in a forced uneasy truce. Off camera, they're probably still devouring each other - and this facade of a liberal "love machine" isn't going to last long!
"The sun's not going down - the horizon's moving up!" - Firesign Theatre
The smart money is betting
September 2, 2008 - 14:40 ET by Ruths husband BenThe smart money is betting they went to California from Denver and got secretly married. (not that there is anything wrong with that! ;)
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