According to sources close to the production, the show was also going to feature behind-the-scenes footage of Musk’s latest ventures, including his attempts to build a space colony, underground hyperloop tunnels, and an all-electric flamethrower. Essentially, it was Musk’s dream come to life: a showcase of his genius and his ambition to take humanity to the stars—all neatly packaged for prime-time TV.
So why did Musk suddenly pull the plug? What could possibly have gone wrong in this made-for-TV match made in heaven?
As with most things involving Elon Musk, the reasons are both mysterious and dramatic. The billionaire initially remained tight-lipped, but when he finally decided to speak out, he did so in the most Musk way possible: a series of cryptic tweets followed by a bombshell interview.
“ABC is a disgrace to the media industry,” Musk tweeted. “I expected better from a network that’s supposed to inform and inspire. Instead, they just sell garbage.”
