Al Gore and Joel Hyatt
When they gave the Countdown host the boot from Current TV in 2012, network co-founders Al Gore and Joel Hyatt said Olbermann didn't reflect their "values of respect, openness, collegiality and loyalty" to viewers. Olbermann didn't appreciate this. "In due course, the truth of the ethics of Mr. Gore and Mr. Hyatt will come out," said Olbermann in a response, before announcing impending litigation against his former employers for their actions.