Jeez, was the word "zero" not invented until the '60s, or were people just ignorant in the '50s? You'd have to imagine that among all the people involved in producing this film, at least one of them would have completed high school and knew the difference between O and zero.
She never mentioned the incorrect-dialing/line-out-of-service signal, that uneven buzzing that sounded like a crazy lady stuck in a closet. I was always a little creeped out by that one.
Wow, does that bring back memories! When dial service first came to East Aurora, NY, I was in fifth or sixth grade (~1956 or '57). A phone company rep came to each classroom and gave a lesson on dialing. We each got to practice on just a dial in a little round cardboard box. We had to demonstrate that we could dial a phone number properly. I remember being criticized for doing it wrong but never was told what was wrong or how to correct my technique. I survived, though!
this is very educational, I've always wanted to know how to dial on a rotary phone. stuff like this gives me better insight into the development of technology over time (especially stuff we now take for granted). very nostalgic, I like it.
@RetroLaydeh42 How old are you? I'm guessing you had a better phone growing up. I am only 26 and i used one in my house. But i guess i lived out in the boonies. haha
@commoname9 I'm 18 years old. The housephones I remember in my life were all push-button telephones (and I remember when my aunt bought our first cordless house phone, it was brand new at the time, we were all excited).
Jeez, was the word "zero" not invented until the '60s, or were people just ignorant in the '50s? You'd have to imagine that among all the people involved in producing this film, at least one of them would have completed high school and knew the difference between O and zero.
SpudMills 3 weeks ago
She never mentioned the incorrect-dialing/line-out-of-service signal, that uneven buzzing that sounded like a crazy lady stuck in a closet. I was always a little creeped out by that one.
lrd9999 2 months ago
so much has changed since whenever this was made
MyTechtime 4 months ago
@MyTechtime Women have attractive hair styles these days.
CerebralStasis 1 month ago
The dial tone back then sounds a lot happier than it does now.
keviokevio 5 months ago
Wow, does that bring back memories! When dial service first came to East Aurora, NY, I was in fifth or sixth grade (~1956 or '57). A phone company rep came to each classroom and gave a lesson on dialing. We each got to practice on just a dial in a little round cardboard box. We had to demonstrate that we could dial a phone number properly. I remember being criticized for doing it wrong but never was told what was wrong or how to correct my technique. I survived, though!
slickfiddler 7 months ago 2
you can add this to your bellsouth package for 10 bucks a month its pretty nice! they can also provide free internet for no money down.
jactheman 8 months ago
this is very educational, I've always wanted to know how to dial on a rotary phone. stuff like this gives me better insight into the development of technology over time (especially stuff we now take for granted). very nostalgic, I like it.
RetroLaydeh42 8 months ago 2
@RetroLaydeh42 How old are you? I'm guessing you had a better phone growing up. I am only 26 and i used one in my house. But i guess i lived out in the boonies. haha
commoname9 5 months ago
@commoname9 I'm 18 years old. The housephones I remember in my life were all push-button telephones (and I remember when my aunt bought our first cordless house phone, it was brand new at the time, we were all excited).
RetroLaydeh42 5 months ago
This episode of I love lucy isn't particularly funny.
DesuLaw 8 months ago
"at the same instant..." lol
Alpinefolk 8 months ago
nostalgia for a decade I wasn't even born in.
VoluptiaVonPurr 8 months ago
I love these videos, thank you for posting them! I remember those old dial phones being built like tanks, unlike the fragile ones today.
kirk1968 8 months ago 3
This video needs the MST3K treatment in a big way.
scribblevillage 8 months ago 3
Numeral "O"? :o\
auggiedoggy 8 months ago
Americans didn't use 0 back in the fifties?
tristbjorn 8 months ago
back when you had older people on tv instead of fucking kids presenting everything
Tripp393 8 months ago
New for AT&T in 1955?
She didn't mention that the dial telephone was patented in 1891 (GTE-Automatic Electric). Hmmmm.
thejamesfoley 8 months ago
I can't wait until this is rolled out in my area! This will make my phone calls so much easier!
KE4ZNR 8 months ago 19
"interrupted burring sound."
TheJeremyminer 8 months ago
IT'S ZERO!
flexor212000 8 months ago 10
Does she have a granddaughter who can assist with the next iPhone keynote?
mrkthompsn 9 months ago 3
Who thought those ATT Old Fashion phone Lines could Carry HD 4 Streams
siouxmoux3 9 months ago
I can also Dial with my Toes.
siouxmoux3 9 months ago