Prompting widespread panic, Orson Welles's broadcast of __________ convinced many listeners that Martians were invading the East Coast.
A) War of the Worlds
B) Red Planet
C) Citizen Kane
D) Hello, Martians!

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Orson Welles's broadcast of "War of the Worlds" was a radio adaptation of H.G. Wells's novel in which he presented it as a series of news bulletins. Many listeners tuned in after the start of the program and missed the disclaimer, which led to widespread panic and confusion as people believed that Martians were actually invading the East Coast of the United States.

Prompting Widespread Panic, Orson Welles's Broadcast of __________ Convinced Many