David Bridges
Billy Joel and his fanatics acquired screwed all through CBS’ broadcast of his iconic a centesimal stay efficiency — ‘trigger it begun late, and acquired slash off early … one thing that considerably pissed off viewers.
The singer’s efficiency at Madison Sq. Again backyard beforehand this yr purchased aired in primetime for a serious CBS distinctive Sunday night — however due to the Masters, it was jogging powering schedule from the get-go … which supposed it skilled to be chopped off on the shut method too.
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Which is particularly what transpired as BJ was ending his stay efficiency with a effectivity of “Piano Male” — far and away his hottest one — and because the show/observe was coming to a close to … the show for a number of viewers, typically on the East Coast it appears, went black.
Quickly loads of, some group anchors popped up on the show display screen and began off conversing concerning the Trump demo kicking off Monday … a jarring pivot in topics for quite a few.
I apologize to the folks who ended up enjoying Billy Joel singing on Television then all of a sudden experienced to see my encounter. I’d have picked Billy Joel above me, way too. I’m not even the Rex Smith who is the well known singer/actor ☹️
— Rex Smith (@Rex__Smith) April 15, 2024
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Varied neighborhood information telecasts started proper after Billy was decrease transient … and simply one of many on-digicam journos in Ohio actually apologized round it on X, indicating he realizes folks right now would’ve considerably pretty have listened to Billy full the exhibit than hearken to his voice/see his encounter so out of the blue.
Fortunately, anybody who nonetheless wishes to look at the performance — which was pre-taped — can simply go stream it on line now … however proceed to, fairly rattling aggravating for the live viewers at dwelling.
As Month-to-month invoice himself could say … Flip The Broadcast Again On.
Troy Sanders
Mason Thompson
