Calling the Operators of 1975

In the days before caller ID, phone numbers were the ultimate mystery. But who were the unsung heroes of the telephone world? The operators, of course!

Meet the operators of 1975, the ones who connected you to your loved ones with their trusty switchboards and their even more trusty hair buns.

Operator 1: The Disco Queen

With her platform shoes and her polyester jumpsuit, Operator 1 was the epitome of 1970s chic. She connected calls with style and panache.

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Operator 2: The Rockstar of the Switchboard

Operator 2 was the ultimate rockstar of the telephone world. With her bell-bottoms and her Farrah flip, she connected calls with attitude and flair.

Read more about Operator 2's wild and crazy stories

Operator 3: The Mother of All Operators

Operator 3 was the matriarch of the telephone world. With her pearls and her orthopedic shoes, she connected calls with kindness and compassion.

Read more about Operator 3's heartwarming tales