Live TV comes with certain risks, and Sunday’s Oscars snafu – in which “La La Land,” not “Moonlight,” was mistakenly named Best Picture at first – is a reminder of that. The occasional slip of the tongue or even pranks can lead a few buzzy, unpredictable moments, which may explain why live TV is experiencing a resurgence in popularity among TV programmers.
But there are times though when major snafus take over a live broadcast, causing embarrassment or controversy. It’s in those moments when the networks probably wished there was time for a do-over or edit.
Read More: Why the ‘Moonlight’ Oscar Upset Was Even Wilder If You Were in the Room
Here’s a look at some of TV’s biggest recent mistakes, listed in chronological order, made during live TV:
The Drunk “Cheers” “Tonight Show” finale
There’s no one moment that stands out from when the “Cheers...
But there are times though when major snafus take over a live broadcast, causing embarrassment or controversy. It’s in those moments when the networks probably wished there was time for a do-over or edit.
Read More: Why the ‘Moonlight’ Oscar Upset Was Even Wilder If You Were in the Room
Here’s a look at some of TV’s biggest recent mistakes, listed in chronological order, made during live TV:
The Drunk “Cheers” “Tonight Show” finale
There’s no one moment that stands out from when the “Cheers...
- 2/28/2017
- by Hanh Nguyen and Liz Shannon Miller
- Indiewire
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