Why did drivers slide across the seat & get out the passenger side in older televisions shows --it seemed odd?

Question

Why did drivers slide across the seat & get out the passenger side in older televisions shows --it seemed odd?

Answer 1

In those days it cost less to have one camera instead on several...

Answer 2

they had bench seats and was safer than getting out in the street.

Answer 3

Because that is the safe way to exit a car, if you open the drivers door and get hit or cause an accident, you are at fault. Back in the 60,s things were a lot different than they are today.