Toller wrote:

Wasn't he the guy who lost his show a few years back when he did
something
really offensive on the air?

Yep, he is the one.

Stated the obvious, which may have offended those in control, got
fired for it.

Understand he has a show on HBO, but I don't have cable, so can't
confirm it.

Whether you like him or not is not the point, the fact that he speaks
his mind is, IMHO.

Lew