Ruthie on the Telephone
Encyclopedia
Ruthie on the Telephone is an American comedy television series that aired on the CBS
network from August 7, to November 5, 1949. It is perhaps most notable for the fact that each episode was only five minutes long, yet it aired during a prime-time television slot.
), trying to convince a man, Richard (Phillip Reed
) to love her via a telephone call. The series used a split-screen technique to depict the telephone conversation.
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
network from August 7, to November 5, 1949. It is perhaps most notable for the fact that each episode was only five minutes long, yet it aired during a prime-time television slot.
Synopsis
The series features a young lady, Ruthie (Ruth GilbertRuth Gilbert (actress)
Ruth Gilbert was an American actress, best known for her role as Alice in the first sound version of Alice in Wonderland in 1931, and as Max in The Milton Berle Show.-Career:...
), trying to convince a man, Richard (Phillip Reed
Phillip Reed
Phillip Reed was an American actor. He was perhaps best known for his role as Steve Wilson in a series of four films based on the Big Town radio series. Television appearances include a lead role in the 1955 anthology drama series Police Call. He also appeared as King Toranshah in the 1965 Elvis...
) to love her via a telephone call. The series used a split-screen technique to depict the telephone conversation.
External links
- Ruthie on the Telephone at TV Acres