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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMatt Lauer fired by NBC
they are live talking about it. Sexual allegations.
edit: not a lot of detail. The other today show hosts only heard just before airing. They are shook up. They read a statement that said basically there were credible allegations of inappropriate conduct.
Here is the NBC twitter:
Link to tweet
no_hypocrisy
(48,480 posts)Iliyah
(25,111 posts)If so I guess Keith O was pretty much right.
Ilsa
(62,173 posts)A specific allegation plus rumors of others, but the termination is for the specific allegation.
They are stunned. He is a friend to many there.
Laurian
(2,593 posts)mountain grammy
(27,152 posts)democratisphere
(17,235 posts)Unbelievable.
nitpicker
(7,153 posts)blogslut
(38,596 posts)As I recall he was a total shit to Ann Curry.
GoCubsGo
(32,872 posts)But, that episode changed my mind about her. Yeah, he was quite the shit toward her. I would love for NBC to hire her back to fill his spot, but I doubt that will happen. She probably wants nothing to do with them now anyway.
Duppers
(28,221 posts)whathehell
(29,629 posts)Hortensis
(58,785 posts)njhoneybadger
(3,910 posts)KewlKat
(5,646 posts)Things did he say
Miles Archer
(18,936 posts)@KeithOlbermann
My God my phone case just melted from the volume of texts about three separate rumors of big name sexual harassment/misconduct around media. Pro tip: Nobody take Thanksgiving off.
3:19 PM - 22 Nov 2017
Link to tweet
PearliePoo2
(7,768 posts)Anyone have info about what Olbermann was talking about?
hexola
(4,835 posts)Talking with my parents the other day - who's next...
Matt was my guess...
Mostly because he was divorced not too long ago - it was just a guess.
Tipperary
(6,930 posts)I was not aware he had already been divorced.
hexola
(4,835 posts)Sorry about the fake news...
Tipperary
(6,930 posts)You have to feel sorry for her and his kids.
hexola
(4,835 posts)They ostensibly live separate lives, she lives full time in the Hamptons with their children, while Matt resides in the city during the week.
boston bean
(36,420 posts)Asshole is gone from their lives.
Tipperary
(6,930 posts)I wonder if it was her complaint. One thing for sure, is that Anne Curry must be enjoying this news.
spinbaby
(15,188 posts)Link to tweet
Wow, Matt Lauer was just fired from NBC for inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace. But when will the top executives at NBC & Comcast be fired for putting out so much Fake News. Check out Andy Lacks past!
OnDoutside
(20,632 posts)Andy Lack is on Trump's side !
PearliePoo2
(7,768 posts)Maybe there will be heightened MSM scrutiny of 'donald the predator's' past!
SummerSnow
(12,608 posts)You have been accused of sexual assault for years
pintobean
(18,101 posts)from last week make this a conspiracy and a bunch of lies?
JenniferJuniper
(4,542 posts)his GQ gig, assuming his contract didn't run out or something like that.
Trump is nowhere near gone. The resistance has not yet prevailed.
exboyfil
(17,917 posts)I blame Matt Lauer almost more than any other media representative for allowing Trump to develop enough credibility for enough idiots to actually vote for him. Lauer had a chance to actually show how ignorant Trump was during the one on one.
Lightweight journalist akin to Tom Grunick of Broadcast News. Glad he is gone.
^^^
RockaFowler
(7,429 posts)All softball questions to Stump and nothing but emails to Hillary. Such a sham
mama
(173 posts)Lauer was terrible.
OnDoutside
(20,632 posts)Tipperary
(6,930 posts)That seems unfair to me. Surely this was not suddenly decided at 3 a.m. Poor Al Roker looks to be both pissed off and sad.
GoCubsGo
(32,872 posts)his buddy, Rush Limbaugh.
I always thought he was a jerk. I'm only surprised that NBC actually canned this asshole.
bathroommonkey76
(3,827 posts)Those two always were at each others throats.
Tipperary
(6,930 posts)He certainly seemed upset this morning when I tuned in.
BeyondGeography
(39,958 posts)if he was more mediocre than overpaid.
milestogo
(17,297 posts)Go away and don't come back.
Ilsa
(62,173 posts)for this woman to come forward. Lauer is arguably the most powerful person at nbc news, per Geist.
PearliePoo2
(7,768 posts)That Mika is hearing there's more high-ranking men soon to be ratted out!
They will be top people in the Tech sector.
I imagine there are men in EVERY sector wetting themselves right now. (hope so)
Vinca
(50,861 posts)Why do I think every predator in America will be outed and fired and 2 Scoops will be sitting in the Oval warming up his tiny fingers for the next pussy grab?
a kennedy
(31,803 posts)dicksmc3
(262 posts)Trump the IDIOT gets away with his coming right out and telling people on that Hollywood tape he's a PUSSY GRABBER. Then he says the tape of his voice is FAKE NEWS. This guy seems to get away with a lot of shit and doesn't face any of the music!! It's sad for us because he's supposed to the Commander in Chief.. What a sick individual Trump is...Let's hope Mueller brings the evidence soon so we can rid the country of the prick in the WH!!
whathehell
(29,629 posts)I know that DU rules allow the use of that offensive PG term, in reference to Trump, but could you at least refrain from putting it in ALL CAPS?...It's Offense Level is quadrupled when SHOUTED, if you get my drift.
As to your intended point, Trump is in the highest level of public office, and, as such can't be summarily terminated like those in private industry.
uponit7771
(91,350 posts)... company not being able to put up with the rule breakers shit.
Red Don on the other hand is saying he doesn't even know these women and he's has not been accused of assault in the workplace.
mountain grammy
(27,152 posts)I tweeted it.
FarCenter
(19,429 posts)http://money.cnn.com/2017/11/29/media/matt-lauer/index.html
underpants
(186,156 posts)no_hypocrisy
(48,480 posts)They fired Matt Lauer on the morning of the evening of the NBC/Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting.
I'm placing my bet that NBC will bring back Bryon Gumbel for temporary image control.
dlk
(12,237 posts)Email! Benghazi! Charitable Foundation! Now we have Trump.
whathehell
(29,629 posts)to include Matt Lauer, Harvey Weinstein, Bill O'Reilly, Mark Halperen, Bill Cosby and Charlie Rose...New members can join as the opportunity arises..
whathehell
(29,629 posts)Garrison Keillor....