Olbermann uses CNN’s debate night branding

By Michael P. Hill • October 2, 2008

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Just after 9 p.m. ET, Keith Olbermann on MSNBC referred to the evening as “Debate Night in America.” Sure, it’s a clever play on his sister network’s “Football Night in America” (which Olbermann contributes to), but, unfortunately, it’s already being used by CNN for its debate coverage.