D. B. Stuck on Nostr: npub1r0a0f…ucwvn You've probably seen the wiki page about the old switchboard ...
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You've probably seen the wiki page about the old switchboard https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switchboard_operator
What you mention was a plot point for old TV shows. Probably some old comedy movies as well. If you search you might find a visual demonstration as well.
At one time I heard of a museum in California that focused on old telephone systems. My quick search found other sources. Videos too.
https://www.bing.com/search?q=museum%20of%20old%20telephone%20switchboard&PC=SANSAAND&form=LWS001&ssp=1&cc=US&setlang=en&darkschemeovr=1&safesearch=moderate
You've probably seen the wiki page about the old switchboard https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switchboard_operator
What you mention was a plot point for old TV shows. Probably some old comedy movies as well. If you search you might find a visual demonstration as well.
At one time I heard of a museum in California that focused on old telephone systems. My quick search found other sources. Videos too.
https://www.bing.com/search?q=museum%20of%20old%20telephone%20switchboard&PC=SANSAAND&form=LWS001&ssp=1&cc=US&setlang=en&darkschemeovr=1&safesearch=moderate