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Computer Chronicles (1984)Season 4

★ 7.7 · 3 votes19 seasons · 491 episodesTalk1984

The Computer Chronicles was an American television series, broadcast during 1981-2002 on Public Broadcasting Service public television, which documented the rise of the personal computer from its infancy to the immense market at the turn of the 21st century. The series was created in the Fall of 1981, by Stewart Cheifet, then the station manager of the College of San Mateo's KCSM-TV, initially broadcast as a local weekly series. Jim Warren was its founding host for its 1981-1982 season. It aired continuously from 1981 to 2002 with Cheifet co-hosting most of its later seasons. Gary Kildall served as co-host for six years providing insights and commentary on products as well as discussions on the future of the ever-expanding personal computer sphere.

Creator
Stewart Cheifet
Network
PBS
Country
United States
Language
English
First aired
February 5, 1984
Status
Ended

Cast

  • Stewart CheifetSelf - Host
  • Gary KildallSelf - Host
  • Tim BajarinSelf
  • Dan FarberSelf
  • Lee ReiswigSelf
  • Steve DomenikSelf
  • Thomas TrinneerSelf
  • Pierluigi ZappacostaSelf

Episodes

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  1. Episode 1: Educational Software: Part 130 min · Sep 16, 1986
  2. Episode 2: Educational Software: Part 230 min · Sep 23, 1986
  3. Episode 3: MIDI Music30 min · Sep 30, 1986
  4. Episode 4: RISC Processors30 min · Oct 7, 1986
  5. Episode 5: Utilities30 min · Oct 14, 1986
  6. Episode 6: Second Hand Computers30 min · Oct 21, 1986
  7. Episode 7: Desktop Publishing: Part 130 min · Oct 28, 1986
  8. Episode 8: Desktop Publishing: Part 230 min · Nov 4, 1986
  9. Episode 9: Software Macros30 min · Nov 11, 1986
  10. Episode 10: RAM Resident Software30 min · Nov 18, 1986
  11. Episode 11: Comdex Special 198630 min · Nov 25, 1986
  12. Episode 12: Project Management Software30 min · Dec 2, 1986
  13. Episode 13: Christmas Buyers Guide30 min · Dec 9, 1986
  14. Episode 14: Electronic Mail30 min · Dec 16, 1986
  15. Episode 15: Intel 386 Microprocessor30 min · Dec 23, 1986
  16. Episode 16: On-Line Services: Part 130 min · Dec 30, 1986
  17. Episode 17: On-Line Services: Part 230 min · Jan 6, 1987
  18. Episode 18: Intelligent Buildings30 min · Jan 20, 1987
  19. Episode 19: Modems30 min · Jan 27, 1987
  20. Episode 20: Speech Recognition & Synthesis30 min · Feb 3, 1987
  21. Episode 21: Tax Preparation Software30 min · Feb 10, 1987
  22. Episode 22: Portable Computers30 min · Feb 17, 1987
  23. Episode 23: Computers and Kids30 min · Feb 24, 1987
  24. Episode 24: Computers and the Arts30 min · Mar 3, 1987
  25. Episode 25: Computers and Illiteracy30 min · Mar 10, 1987
  26. Episode 26: Computers and Gambling30 min · Mar 17, 1987
  27. Episode 27: Business Applications: Part 1 - Word ProcessorsMar 24, 1987
  28. Episode 28: Business Applications: Part 2 - Spreadsheets 1Mar 31, 1987
  29. Episode 29: Business Applications: Part 3 - Spreadsheets 2Apr 7, 1987
  30. Episode 30: Business Applications: Part 4 - Database Management SoftwareApr 14, 1987
  31. Episode 31: The New MacsApr 21, 1987
  32. Episode 32: IBM PS/2Apr 28, 1987
  33. Episode 33: Super ComputersMay 5, 1987
  34. Episode 34: PC Clones from AsiaMay 12, 1987

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