A bit of a copy of Monty Python's sketch from the 70s: Voice Over: "Climbing. The world's loneliest sport, where hardship and philosophy go hand in glove. And here, another British expedition, attempting to be the first man to successfully climb the north face of the Uxbridge Road. (Pull out to reveal that they are climbing along a wide pavement; a shopper pushing a pram comes into shot) This four-man rope has been climbing tremendously. BBC cameras were there to film every inch."
"Conan, watching you on this tiny TV is great for me." Hey! He said how I feel right now as I watch on my tiny TV (phone, just like you)! 😀 Tiny TVception
People werent, it was just used as a prop for this sketch. Phones were around but not smartphones yet. Smartpones will eventually become old and obselete technology as well.