MSNBC’s Tech Issues Cause Chaos for ‘Morning Joe’ Fans
Disastrous Tech Problems Hit MSNBC, ‘Morning Joe’ Viewers Get 10 Minutes of Pure Confusion
Viewers of MSNBC were in for a wild ride as technical issues wreaked havoc on the cable news outlet, distorting screens and causing program delays on Tuesday.
Instead of their usual morning show, “Morning Joe,” viewers were bombarded with ads, promos, and reruns for about 10 minutes until the tech crews managed to get the show back on track, as reported by Variety.
According to Mediaite, viewers tuning in at 6 a.m. were greeted with a shot of the Capitol building and The Who’s “Teenage Wasteland” playing, which lasted for about a minute. This was followed by a loop of internal promotions and commercials until 6:07, when a re-airing of Monday night’s “Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell” suddenly appeared without explanation.
Finally, around 6:11 a.m., cohost Mika Brzezinski made her appearance on the screen, as reported by AdWeek. “Thanks for bearing with us, everybody,” Brzezinski said, apologizing for the delay and bringing back a sense of normalcy.
But the technical issues didn’t stop there. The earlier show, “Way Too Early with Jonathan Lemire,” also experienced glitches with distorted screens, according to AdWeek.
MSNBC’s Apology and Social Media Post
In a social media post, Jonathan Lemire, the host of “Way Too Early,” apologized and explained that MSNBC was “experiencing technical difficulties.” He assured viewers that they were working to resolve the issues and hoped to have the shows back up soon.
To those looking for @WayTooEarly this morning – we are experiencing technical difficulties
Our apologies. Keep watching @MSNBC and we hope to have @WayTooEarly and @Morning_Joe back up soon pic.twitter.com/YrbkPCl64y
— Jonathan Lemire (@JonLemire) December 12, 2023
“Our apologies. Keep watching @MSNBC and we hope to have @WayTooEarly and @Morning_Joe back up soon,” Lemire wrote in the post.
MSNBC had not yet responded to requests for comment, as reported by Variety.
A Bit of a Disaster for MSNBC
Such extended technical problems are rare but can happen, according to Deadline. However, Mediaite noted that 45 minutes is a long time for tech problems to go unresolved, especially when reruns are involved.
While acknowledging that live television is difficult, Mediaite called the incident “a bit of a disaster for MSNBC.”
“Morning Joe” is a long-running, hard-left leaning show featuring Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, and Willie Geist. The show has been on the air since 2007, and Scarborough and Brzezinski have been married since 2018.
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That prompted the outlet to cut to a rerun of “The Rachel Maddow Show.”
“Such extended technical problems are rare, but they do happen,” Deadline reported.
Mediaite observed that 45 minutes “is a long time for tech problems that require reruns to go unresolved.”
The outlet admitted that “live television is difficult,” but called the incident “a bit of a disaster for MSNBC.”
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What were some of the specific issues that occurred during the broadcast?
When technical issues hit a television network, chaos ensues. Such was the case for viewers of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” on Tuesday morning, as disastrous tech problems left them confused and frustrated.
Instead of the usual morning show, viewers were subjected to a barrage of ads, promos, and reruns for approximately 10 minutes. It was only after the tech crews managed to resolve the issues that the show finally returned to its scheduled programming, as reported by Variety.
According to Mediaite, viewers tuning in at 6 a.m. were greeted with an unexpected shot of the Capitol building and The Who’s “Teenage Wasteland” playing in the background. This strange visual and audio combination lasted for about a minute, after which viewers were subjected to a loop of internal promotions and commercials until 6:07. Suddenly, without any explanation, a re-airing of Monday night’s “Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell” appeared on screen.
It wasn’t until 6:11 a.m. that cohost Mika Brzezinski finally made her appearance. She apologized for the delay and thanked viewers for their patience, attempting to restore a sense of normalcy to the show, as reported by AdWeek.
However, the technical issues didn’t end there. The earlier show, “Way Too Early with Jonathan Lemire,” also experienced its fair share of glitches with distorted screens, further adding to the confusion for MSNBC viewers.
In a social media post, Jonathan Lemire, the host of “Way Too Early,” apologized for the technical difficulties and assured viewers that the network was working hard to resolve the issues. He expressed hope that both “Way Too Early” and “Morning Joe” would be back on the air soon.
While MSNBC has yet to comment on the incident, this extended bout of technical problems is rare but not unheard of in the broadcasting world, according to Deadline.
Overall, the disastrous tech problems experienced by MSNBC and its viewers were undoubtedly a significant disruption. Such incidents highlight the importance of reliable technology and effective contingency plans to ensure a smooth and uninterrupted viewing experience for audiences.
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