Product Description

All of the failings and missteps of celebrities, politicians, and a few just–plain–dumb folks, as seen on MSNBC’s Countdown with Keith Olbermann

Keith Olbermann is more popular than ever, and ratings for Countdown are up 85 percent over the last year. A key feature of the program is his daily award for "The Worst Person in the World." From Ann Coulter and Barbara Bush to Bill O’Reilly and more, he brings the best of his "worsts" together in a wildly entertaining collection that reveals just how twisted people can be–and how much fun it is to call them out on it.

Keith Olbermann (New York, NY) is a veteran broadcaster who was the anchor of ESPN’s SportsCenter from 1992 to 1997. He has also hosted primetime news programs and anchored the World Series broadcast, and received the Edward R. Murrow Award for his coverage of the events of 9/11.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #725339 in Books
• Published on: 2008-04-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 272 pages

From the Back Cover

The stinkers, the rascals, the reprobates. . . and the just plain dumb.

(Yes, Bill, he′s talking about you.)

Geraldo Rivera. The Coca–Cola Company. Victoria Gotti. Tom Cruise. Various members of the Bush administration. All have earned the dishonor of "Worst Person in the World," awarded by MSNBC′s witty and controversial reporter Keith Olbermann on his nightly MSNBC show Countdown with Keith Olbermann. Now, he brings all his bronze, silver, and gold medalists together in this wildly entertaining collection that reveals just how twisted people can be—and how much fun it is to call them out on it. Plus, he reveals the winner of the most coveted award of all: "Worst in Show."

From tongue–in–cheek observations to truly horrific accounts, Olbermann skewers both the mighty and the meek, the well–known and the anonymous for their misdeeds, including:

Ann Coulter, for, among other things, calling Muslims "ragheads" in a speech to the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington

22–year–old Ronald MacDonald, who was accused of theft at his place of employment . . . Wendy′s

Barbara Bush, for making a generous donation to the Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund earmarked exclusively for the purchase of computer software . . . software sold by her son, Neil

About the Author

Keith Olbermann is a veteran broadcaster who was the co–anchor of ESPN′s SportsCenter from 1992 to 1997. He has also hosted primetime news programs and anchored the World Series broadcast, and received the Edward R. Murrow Award for his coverage of the events of 9/11.

Customer Reviews

Keith Strikes Back
Picked up this book in America last week, just impossible to put down. First heard of Keith @ crooksandliars.com who regularly put up clips of his impassioned "Special Comments", which target the bad and the ugly of America. Hilarious in places, (especially when attacking Bill O Reilly) and serious at other junctures, this book is highly recommended!

A Delightfully Fine Line
I just love Keith Olbermann! Kudos to this book!

As an avid follower of Keith Olbermann, his delightful final segment "The Worst Person in the World" has helped to distinguish him among his fellow news pundits. The book is an extension of his segment; it is a wickedly clever, funny and trenchant look at the more bizarre events that have taken place. It also pokes a delightfully satircal finger in the eye of the more outspoken conservatives.

I like the way Keith Olbermann does not dodge issues; he will confront them head on. He does not beat around Bush, either. As clever as the premise of this book, I really like the end comments that accompany the worst person summaries.

This book makes me think of the 2005 Paul McCartney hit, "A Fine Line" (between chaos and creation). This book is a delightful "fine line" that Olbermann rides all the way to News Dodge! I just love it and I wonder if he'll send Bill O'Reilly a signed copy. Keep on going, Keith! Hats off to you!