PSA: That MTV Spring Break '98 segment changed how I feel about live TV

I was at a buddy's place in Tampa flipping channels and we landed on MTV Spring Break '98. They had some band playing live and the audio cut out for like 30 seconds, but the crowd kept cheering. It made me think: does that raw unpolished stuff make live TV better or just feel like amateur hour? I remember a local public access show in Cleveland where the host tripped over a cord and it was the funniest thing ever. Curious if you all prefer the slick polished shows or those messy real moments on old cable.

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wright.kevin9d ago

I remember reading some critic say the MTV glitch felt more real than any polished broadcast.

olivia_carr79d ago

Wait are we really acting like a band's equipment glitch is some deep commentary on modern TV? It's just a funny moment, not that serious.