Mr Digit and the Battle of Bubbling Brook (1961)

In "Mr. Digit and the Battle of Bubbling Brook," a couple returns from vacation to discover their telephone number is being changed from the traditional "Bubbling Brook" to a numerical format. The husband is frustrated by the change, as it represents family history tied to his great-grandfather's legacy in the Battle of Bubbling Brook. Mr. Digit, a representative from the phone company, explains the necessity for this change due to the increasing demand for telephone numbers and the limitations of the letter-based system. The couple learns that the new system will improve service and accommodate future growth, ultimately coming to terms with the change. Keywords telephone number, change, tradition, family history, Mr. Digit, frustration, service improvement, demand, legacy, future growth Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.