The Countdown with Keith Olbermann is an hourly news program on the MSNBC cable channel. The show focuses on news events of the day flavored with Olbermann's unique commentary. Olbermann signed a contract extension with MSNBC in November 2008, that expires in 2012.Reuters: Obama Booster Olbermann Extends Deal at MSNBC (November 10, 2008)

Actor Ben Affleck parodied Olbermann on Saturday Night Live on November 1, 2008.

"There could be just as many of them this year and next year, but they might be just directed at topics. They may be more commentary and less 'free this land' kind of stuff, but you never know. I have no idea what Obama is going to do in office. I have no earthly clue. I mean I have a guess, but I can't predict it."'Reuters: Obama Booster Olbermann Extends Deal at MSNBC (November 10, 2008)—Olbermann on renewing contract and Obama's win

"Bill [O'Reilly] just signed for four more years, thus guaranteeing me at least that much material."Reuters: Obama Booster Olbermann Extends Deal at MSNBC (November 10, 2008)

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