Question

only a few months earlier, the i love lucy show had nearly been canceled. when ball and arnaz found out ball was pregnant, they were afraid it would mean the end of their show. it may seem strange to people today, but in the 1950s it was considered improper to show a pregnant woman on television. it had been several years since a pregnant woman had appeared on television. but the producer of i love lucy, jess oppenheimer, had no intention of canceling the most popular television program in the united states. according to the selection, why was the fact that lucy would be pregnant both in her personal life and as her character on the television show a potential problem? a it went against the codes designed by the national association of radio and television broadcasters. b it was something viewers had said they would not be interested in seeing. c the shows producers thought that it might offend viewers. d the shows writers did not think that it would be a good plot line for the character.

Explanation:

In the 1950s, it was considered improper to show a pregnant woman on television as per the norms of the time. The Television Code set by the National Association of Radio and Television Broadcasters influenced what was acceptable on - air. So, Lucy's pregnancy in real - life and on the show was a problem because it went against these codes.

Answer:

A. It went against the codes designed by the National Association of Radio and Television Broadcasters.