CBS has issued an apology after a timing mixup resulted in the final moments of Billy Joel’s concert special being cut off for viewers in the Eastern and Central time zones. The mishap occurred during the airing of “Billy Joel: The 100th,” a special celebrating the singer-songwriter’s 100th consecutive performance at Madison Square Garden.
The special, which was initially scheduled to air at 9 p.m. ET on Sunday, was delayed due to coverage of the Masters golf tournament. As a result, viewers in certain time zones missed the final two minutes of Joel’s iconic performance of “Piano Man.”
In response to the error, CBS has announced that they will re-air the special on Friday to give fans the opportunity to see the full performance. Despite the network’s efforts to make amends, social media was quick to criticize CBS for the unfortunate timing mistake.
Fans of Billy Joel, known affectionately as “Piano Man” by his loyal followers, were disappointed by the interruption of what was meant to be a momentous occasion. Nevertheless, Joel’s milestone performance at Madison Square Garden continues to be celebrated by fans and music enthusiasts alike.
For those who missed the final moments of the concert special, be sure to tune in to the re-airing of “Billy Joel: The 100th” on Friday to experience the magic of the legendary singer-songwriter’s historic performance in its entirety.
