| Ruthie on the Telephone | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy |
| Starring | Ruth Gilbert Phillip Reed |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| Production | |
| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | 5 minutes |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | CBS |
| Picture format | Black-and-white |
| Audio format | Monaural |
| Original run | August 7, 1949 – November 5, 1949 |
Ruthie on the Telephone is an American comedy television series that aired on the CBS network from August 7, to November 5, 1949.[1] 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.
The series features a young lady, Ruthie (Ruth Gilbert), 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.