[Celtic Conservative]

When I was a kid “time” was automated and you dialed 555-1212.

CC

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555-1212, when preceded by an area code, the long distance directory assistance?

[steve86]

I’m remembering probably 65-67 or so when we spun that rotary for personal time service courtesy of the lady operators. Not too many years later Lily Tomlin developed her “operator” persona.