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Outcome for CBS after 'Piano Man' broadcast incident by end of 2024
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Resolution / Starting Odds
Internal review and policy change • 25%
No significant changes • 25%
Public relations campaign to mitigate backlash • 25%
Management or personnel changes • 25%
Media reports and corporate announcements from CBS
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CBS Cuts Off Billy Joel's 'Piano Man' in Eastern, Central Zones for News
Apr 15, 2024, 04:01 AM
During a broadcast of a Billy Joel concert, CBS stations across the Eastern and Central Time Zones interrupted the performance of 'Piano Man' to transition to local news. This decision sparked widespread criticism among viewers and commentators alike. The interruption occurred right as the concert was reaching its finale, leaving fans without the closing moments of the song or the concert's closing credits. The incident was described as a significant misstep by CBS, with many calling it a bad decision and expressing their disappointment on social media platforms. The network's choice to cut away from the concert, due to a master control setup for a 30-minute delay after the Masters, has led to speculation about potential apologies or compensatory actions CBS might take, including possibly featuring Billy Joel on a morning show or a late-night talk show to perform the entirety of 'Piano Man' as a form of apology.
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Yes • 60%
No • 40%
Adopt similar policies • 33%
Reform existing policies • 33%
Maintain current policies • 34%
Schedule additional rebroadcasts • 25%
Launch a promotional campaign • 25%
No further action • 25%
Invest in new broadcast technology • 25%
Dismissal Granted • 33%
Dismissal Denied • 33%
Settled Out of Court • 34%
Lawsuit dismissed • 33%
Settlement reached • 33%
Lawsuit goes to trial • 34%
Enhanced training for presenters • 25%
Public awareness campaign • 25%
No significant action • 25%
Apology tour by executives • 25%
Motion to dismiss granted • 50%
Motion to dismiss denied • 50%
No action taken • 25%
Formal apology • 25%
Suspension from duties • 25%
Termination of employment • 25%
Allegations substantiated • 33%
Allegations not substantiated • 33%
No conclusive outcome • 33%
No action taken • 25%
Formal warning issued • 25%
Suspension • 25%
Termination of employment • 25%
Increased support • 33%
Decreased support • 33%
No significant change • 34%