North American Numbering Plan usually shown in capital letters, were dialed. Later, the third letter, where implemented, was replaced by a digit, or an extra digit was added. This generally happened after World War II, although New York City converted in 1930. The adoption of seven-digit local numbers (2L-5N) was chosen as the requirement for direct distance dialing and progressively deployed starting the late 1940s. The famous Glenn Miller tune "PEnnsylvania 6-5000" refers to telephone number PE6-5000, a number still in service at the Hotel Pennsylvania (212 736-5000) in New York. Similarly, the classic film "BUtterfield 8" is set in the East Side of
Glenn Miller Time Glenn Miller Time Glenn Miller Time is a 1961 summer replacement American television series that aired on CBS Television. The series featured the orchestra of the late Glenn Miller, under the direction of bandleader Ray McKinley. Miller had died in an airplane crash during World War II. Patty Clark was a regular singer on the series, which was targeted at a nostalgic audience. A 30-minute series, approx. 25 minutes minus ads, "Glenn Miller Time" was sponsored by Kent cigarettes and Jell-O. . "Glenn Miller Time" was the summer replacement for the series "Hennesey". A contemporary account called "Glenn Miller Time"