Long Distance is an episode of the American anthology television series The General Motors Hour. This particular installment first aired on December 26, 1954.
The General Motors Hour was a prominent live dramatic television series broadcast on NBC from 1953 to 1957. Sponsored by General Motors, the program presented a wide array of productions, including original teleplays, adaptations of stage plays, and occasionally musicals or comedies, often featuring well-known actors of the time.
The episode "Long Distance" is a holiday-themed drama exploring themes of family reconciliation. The narrative centers on an estranged father and his daughter who endeavor to re-establish communication and mend their relationship through a series of long-distance telephone calls on Christmas Day. The episode featured Walter Hampden and Mildred Dunnock in key roles.