Question

based on the pbs news hour video, what was the major shift when reality - style programming moved from radio to television in the 1940s?
pranks on the radio were better received by audience members than televised pranks.
audiences could now see participants emotions, making the experience more intense and sometimes controversial.
producers stopped using everyday people as participants.
the shows became more educational and less entertaining for the audience.

Explanation:

Television added a visual element. Seeing participants' emotions (a visual aspect) made the experience more intense (as emotions are more vividly perceived visually) and could lead to controversy (e.g., if emotions showed distress in a prank - like scenario). Radio only had an auditory element, so emotions were harder to fully grasp. Pranks on radio vs TV (first option) is too narrow - the key is the addition of visual (emotions). Producers didn't stop using everyday people (third option is false). Shows didn't become more educational (fourth option is false - reality - style is more about entertainment).

Answer:

Audiences could now see participants' emotions, making the experience more intense and sometimes controversial.