Live television can be full of unexpected moments, such as turning a planned script into a comedy featuring surprise guests, rogue cats, and anchors trying to keep a straight face.
During CNN’s New Year’s Eve show, Anderson Cooper burst into laughter as John Mayer called from a cat bar in Tokyo, surrounded by feline friends.
The 46-year-old musician had joined Anderson and Andy Cohen on the annual broadcast program live from Japan, leaving the co-presenters, who were in Times Square, stunned.