C&P Telephone - Operator talks Long Distance Rates - 1970's

Format: 16mm

Archive ID: 0197

Notes: C&P Telephone - Operator talks Long Distance Rates - 1970's A telephone operator explains how long distance rates actually go up Sunday at 5 pm and that people (instead of waiting until Sunday night to call) should place their calls all day Saturday and Sunday until 5pm. From a 16mm print Follow us on Twitter @FromFilm This has the post-1969 Bell System logo. This commercial comes from West Virginia so this is actually C&P Telephone of West Virginia. More C&P commercials to come. The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company, usually known as C&P Telephone, was a d/b/a name for four Bell Operating Companies providing service to Washington, D.C., Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia. Three of the companies are owned by Verizon Communications: The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company (DC) The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Maryland The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia One company is owned by Frontier Communications: The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of West Virginia

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The still from 'C&P Telephone - Operator talks Long Distance Rates - 1970's' features a telephone operator explaining the nuances of long-distance calling rates. Emphasizing that rates increase on Sundays at 5 PM, she encourages viewers to make calls earlier in the weekend, specifically on Saturday and until 5 PM on Sunday, to save money. The visual likely reflects the era's aesthetic and illustrates the communication methods of that time.

00:00:00.000 — The still from 'C&P Telephone - Operator talks Long Distance Rates - 1970's' features a telephone operator explaining the nuances of long-distance calling rates. Emphasizing that rates increase on Sundays at 5 PM, she encourages viewers to make calls earlier in the weekend, specifically on Saturday and until 5 PM on Sunday, to save money. The visual likely reflects the era's aesthetic and illustrates the communication methods of that time.

The still from the 16mm print depicts a telephone operator at a busy switchboard in the 1970s, engaged in explaining long-distance calling rates. She focuses intently on her task while surrounded by a complex network of wires and connections. The scene captures the vintage aesthetic and emphasizes the operator's role in facilitating communication, particularly highlighting the advice to make calls before the rates increase on Sunday evening. The overall atmosphere conveys a sense of urgency and dedication typical of telephone operators during that era.

00:00:03.837 — The still from the 16mm print depicts a telephone operator at a busy switchboard in the 1970s, engaged in explaining long-distance calling rates. She focuses intently on her task while surrounded by a complex network of wires and connections. The scene captures the vintage aesthetic and emphasizes the operator's role in facilitating communication, particularly highlighting the advice to make calls before the rates increase on Sunday evening. The overall atmosphere conveys a sense of urgency and dedication typical of telephone operators during that era.

The still captures a telephone operator in a period-appropriate work environment, wearing a headset with a microphone. She has styled blonde hair and is dressed in a colorful floral outfit typical of the 1970s. The backdrop features a row of telephone switchboards, indicative of the technology of the time. The operator appears engaged as she explains to viewers the nuances of long-distance calling rates, specifically advising them to make calls on Saturday or prior to 5 PM on Sunday to avoid higher charges. The overall tone portrays a sense of helpfulness and customer service.

00:00:06.073 — The still captures a telephone operator in a period-appropriate work environment, wearing a headset with a microphone. She has styled blonde hair and is dressed in a colorful floral outfit typical of the 1970s. The backdrop features a row of telephone switchboards, indicative of the technology of the time. The operator appears engaged as she explains to viewers the nuances of long-distance calling rates, specifically advising them to make calls on Saturday or prior to 5 PM on Sunday to avoid higher charges. The overall tone portrays a sense of helpfulness and customer service.

The still captures a close-up of a telephone operator's hands as they jot down notes or information, likely regarding long-distance call rates. The setting suggests a busy telecommunications environment typical of the 1970s, with equipment and documentation visible in the background. The tone of the scene reflects a focused and informative atmosphere, emphasizing the operator's role in guiding customers about cost-effective calling times.

00:00:10.210 — The still captures a close-up of a telephone operator's hands as they jot down notes or information, likely regarding long-distance call rates. The setting suggests a busy telecommunications environment typical of the 1970s, with equipment and documentation visible in the background. The tone of the scene reflects a focused and informative atmosphere, emphasizing the operator's role in guiding customers about cost-effective calling times.

The still features a telephone operator with light blonde hair and a headset, speaking directly to the camera. She appears engaged as she explains long-distance calling rates. In the background, a traditional telephone switchboard can be seen, emphasizing the vintage context of the 1970s. The operator advises callers to make their long-distance calls on Saturday and throughout Sunday until 5 PM to avoid higher rates, highlighting the nuances of cost management during that era. The color and quality of the 16mm print reflect the period's aesthetics.

00:00:12.346 — The still features a telephone operator with light blonde hair and a headset, speaking directly to the camera. She appears engaged as she explains long-distance calling rates. In the background, a traditional telephone switchboard can be seen, emphasizing the vintage context of the 1970s. The operator advises callers to make their long-distance calls on Saturday and throughout Sunday until 5 PM to avoid higher rates, highlighting the nuances of cost management during that era. The color and quality of the 16mm print reflect the period's aesthetics.

The still from 'C&P Telephone - Operator talks Long Distance Rates - 1970's' features a close-up of a telephone operator's hands maneuvering through a complex switchboard system. The operator is likely explaining the nuances of long-distance calling rates, emphasizing that rates increase on Sundays at 5 PM. In her patterned blouse, she uses a mix of traditional equipment to manage incoming and outgoing calls, reflecting the vintage telecommunication technology of the era. The image captures the busy and service-oriented atmosphere of a telephone exchange during that time.

00:00:21.021 — The still from 'C&P Telephone - Operator talks Long Distance Rates - 1970's' features a close-up of a telephone operator's hands maneuvering through a complex switchboard system. The operator is likely explaining the nuances of long-distance calling rates, emphasizing that rates increase on Sundays at 5 PM. In her patterned blouse, she uses a mix of traditional equipment to manage incoming and outgoing calls, reflecting the vintage telecommunication technology of the era. The image captures the busy and service-oriented atmosphere of a telephone exchange during that time.

The still features a telephone operator, likely from the 1970s, intently explaining long distance calling rates. She is wearing a headset and appears engaged and professional. The background suggests a busy call center with telephone equipment visible. The operator emphasizes the importance of making long distance calls before Sunday at 5 PM to avoid higher rates, advising callers to use Saturday and early Sunday to save money. The visual suggests a focus on customer service during a time when long distance calling was a significant concern for users.

00:00:26.193 — The still features a telephone operator, likely from the 1970s, intently explaining long distance calling rates. She is wearing a headset and appears engaged and professional. The background suggests a busy call center with telephone equipment visible. The operator emphasizes the importance of making long distance calls before Sunday at 5 PM to avoid higher rates, advising callers to use Saturday and early Sunday to save money. The visual suggests a focus on customer service during a time when long distance calling was a significant concern for users.

Film Transcript / Subtitles

The evening rate is from 5 to 11 p.m. Most people think it's like from 7 to 9 or it starts at 9 or something like that. They don't know it starts as early as 5 p.m. Another thing that people don't know, the weekend rates. After 5 p.m. Sunday, the rates go up. A lot of people wait until Sunday night to make their long-distance call, and it's more expensive. They should call all day Saturday and up until 5 p.m. Sunday if they want the weekend rate. It's really a considerable savings. Bye.