Russell Brand appearance on MSNBC's 'Morning Joe' goes off the rails

British comedian/actor Russell Brand was a guest yesterday on MSNBC's 'Morning Joe.' To say that it was an awkward and uncomfortable appearance is putting it mildly.

From the very beginning, Brand's irritation is recognizable as Mika Brzezinski, the show's co-host, gave him a very forced introduction.

"Joining us now, he's a really big deal," she said with her palms raised as if to say she has no idea if that is valid or not. Panelists Katty Kay and Brian Shactman confirmed that he was a big deal and then Brzezinski continued with, "I'm not very pop cultured, I'm sorry."

She also mentioned he was host of the show 'Brand X,' which likely stung a bit for Brand as that show was recently cancelled by FX. Their interaction through the entire interview is very awkward and weird, as it seems that Brzezinski would rather be anywhere else in the world than interviewing Brand.

Eventually, after Shactman tells Brand that he cannot understand him on the radio and Kay refers to him as "Willie," Brand has had enough of the immature hosts and their poor preparation.

"Is this what you all do for a living?" he ponders. "You convey news to the people of America? People of America, we're gonna to be OK. Everything's alright. These are your trusted anchors."

Finally, after eight long minutes, the interview mercifully ends - not a second too soon for any of its four participants.

Have a look.

Was he right to be irritated?