[MayflowerMadam]

In the ‘50s, my grandparents’ phone numbers were 927J2 and 903R1. (How do I even remember that?!) You picked up the receiver and told the lady, “927J2 please.” and she’d connect you.

[DiogenesLamp]

In the ‘50s, my grandparents’ phone numbers were 927J2 and 903R1. (How do I even remember that?!) You picked up the receiver and told the lady, “927J2 please.” and she’d connect you.

That is really old school! I've seen it on television, but i've never used an operator to place a call.