S9·E5 The Telephone
- Episode
- Season 9, Episode 5
- Air Date
- February 3, 1997
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
At first rented only "to persons of good breeding," seen as an expensive luxury for doctors and businessmen, within a decade the telephone had begun to transform American life. Trees gave way to telephone poles as operators known as "hello girls" began to connect a sprawling continent.
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When did Season 9 Episode 5 of American Experience air?
Season 9, Episode 5 ('The Telephone') originally aired on February 3, 1997.
How long is Season 9 Episode 5 ('The Telephone')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in American Experience Season 9 Episode 5?
At first rented only "to persons of good breeding," seen as an expensive luxury for doctors and businessmen, within a decade the telephone had begun to transform American life. Trees gave way to telephone poles as operators known as "hello girls" began to connect a sprawling continent....
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