“World At Your Call”
In today’s accelerated Internet-busy world, the thought of a long-distance phone call is almost passe, nothing special. We routinely FB, Skype, and talk with our friends and family all over the world no matter what time it is. Video, audio, we all seem to take for granted this instant communications network.
However, it wasn’t always this way. In the late 1940′s and 1950′s, long-distance calling was the Internet of the time, a way to stay in touch with a rapidly changing post-war America. In this film, another great one from the Jam Handy organization, we can see the approach taken by the telecommunications of the time. You weren’t just making a phone call, you were seeing America! Take a look at our movie and then try the links below for more comprehensive information.
Here are some links to more information:
Cyber Telecom. “History:: Long Distance Telephone.”
Privateline.com. “Telephone History.”
Wikipedia Resources. “Long-Distance Calling.”
Now, here’s the show: