TMZ is reporting that Keith Olbermann's departure from MSNBC was hardly "abrupt," and had been under discussion for weeks:Sources familiar with the situation tell us that Olbermann's agent recently went to NBC complaining that Keith -- who has the most popular show on MSNBC -- was underpaid at $7 million per year. NBC execs told Olbermann's agent they would not cough up anymore money.Network execs were well aware that Comcast wanted Keith gone because he was "a loose cannon that could not be controlled." It became clear to both sides that Olbermann's days were numbered and they began negotiating an exit.We're told the exit deal wasn't completed until just before airtime Friday night.Under the deal, sources say Olbermann will get money but cannot appear on television for a certain period time -- we don't know how long.Our sources say Olbermann will, however, reappear soon with a presence on the Internet. Meanwhile, the idea that Comcast exerted any influence...(Read Full Post)