Faulty HDMI Port just gives up

I have a new (less than a week old) 2014 Macbook Pro 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 Processor with 16 GB Memory and a 500GB Drive running 10.9.5.
I have two televisions I am trying to use as external monitors, a 40inch Samsung and a 20 inch Orion. When I input the HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the Mac, I am able to calibrate the second monitor with the Displays option and everything works fine for about 10-15 minutes. Then, the connection just gives up. Nothing knocks the cord from it's port, there may be incremental vibrations from typing but is the port connectivity supposed to be that sensitive?
I try unplugging the cable and plugging it back in, but once the connection "gives up" it won't start up on the second monitor again. Even when the connection works, sometimes it flickers. What can I do to get a clear, constant HDMI connection to a second monitor?

Hi wvtorrence,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
It sounds like there is an intermittent video issue with an external display connected to your MacBook Pro. Take a look at the article linked below, it provides a lot of great troubleshooting suggestions you can use to solve the issue.
Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays - Apple Support
Cheers,
-Jason

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