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CBS to Rebroadcast Billy Joel's MSG Concert After Abrupt Interruption

CBS has issued an apology and scheduled a full rebroadcast of Billy Joel’s 100th concert at Madison Square Garden following an abrupt cut-off due to a scheduling error.

  • CBS will rebroadcast the Billy Joel concert, which was abruptly cut off during 'Piano Man', this Friday at 9 p.m.
  • The network apologized for the early termination caused by a timing error with its sports programming.
  • Fans expressed significant frustration, with many comparing the incident to the infamous 1968 'Heidi Game'.
  • The interruption occurred just as Joel was concluding his performance, missing a crucial audience-participation segment.
  • Despite the mishap, tickets for Joel’s final concerts at MSG remain in high demand, with prices starting at $249.
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