---
title: "Countdown with Keith Olbermann"
year: 2003
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/countdown-with-keith-olbermann-2003"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 567
imdb_id: "tt0430833"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 5
episodes_count: 308
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 4
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Countdown with Keith Olbermann (2003) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/countdown-with-keith-olbermann-2003

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Countdown with Keith Olbermann was a weeknight news and political commentary program hosted by Keith Olbermann. The show presented news stories of the day, with commentary by Olbermann and interviews of guests. Keith Olbermann stated the program's initial goal was to stay out of the way of the news and present it as is, with the intention of introducing more features as the situation improves.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Keith Olbermann hosts this hour-long weeknight program featuring news analysis and political commentary."

### Why Watch
- features daily news analysis
- includes guest interviews

### Caveats & Content Note
- focuses on political commentary
- format follows specific news segments
- Tone & Suitability: The program contains political commentary and news reporting.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: informative, political, commentary, news-focused

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/countdown-with-keith-olbermann-2003#watch.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Keith Olbermann**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What was the format of the show?
The show presented five selected news stories of the day alongside commentary and guest interviews.

### Q: Who hosted the program?
The program was hosted by Keith Olbermann.

### Q: When did the show air?
The show aired from 2003 to 2011 on MSNBC and from 2011 to 2012 on Current TV.

### Q: How long was each episode?
Each episode was an hour long.

### Q: What was the focus of the content?
The content focused on news reporting and political commentary.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Countdown with Keith Olbermann — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/567)

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