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Computer Chronicles (1984)Season 9
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
0/27 watched- Episode 1: Macintosh System 7.030 min · Oct 1, 1991
- Episode 2: Windows Applications30 min · Oct 8, 1991
- Episode 3: File Compression30 min · Oct 15, 1991
- Episode 4: Computer Displays30 min · Oct 22, 1991
- Episode 5: Foreign Language Software30 min · Oct 29, 1991
- Episode 6: Tandy/Radio Shack Computers30 min · Nov 5, 1991
- Episode 7: Laptops and Handhelds30 min · Nov 12, 1991
- Episode 8: Computer Games30 min · Nov 19, 1991
- Episode 9: PC Networks30 min · Dec 3, 1991
- Episode 10: Consumer Buying Guide30 min · Dec 10, 1991
- Episode 11: Groupware30 min · Dec 17, 1991
- Episode 12: Integrated Software Suites30 min · Jan 7, 1992
- Episode 13: Build Your Own PC30 min · Jan 21, 1992
- Episode 14: Computer Video28 min · Jan 28, 1992
- Episode 15: Tax Preparation Software30 min · Feb 4, 1992
- Episode 16: MIDI Music29 min · Feb 25, 1992
- Episode 17: Computers and the Disabled30 min · Mar 3, 1992
- Episode 18: Intel 48630 min · Mar 10, 1992
- Episode 19: CD-ROM Software30 min · Mar 17, 1992
- Episode 20: Space and Astronomy Software30 min · Mar 24, 1992
- Episode 21: Easy to Use Database Software30 min · Apr 7, 1992
- Episode 22: Virtual Reality30 min · Apr 21, 1992
- Episode 23: Computers and Kids30 min · Apr 28, 1992
- Episode 24: Computer Bowl IV: Part 130 min · May 12, 1992
- Episode 25: Computer Bowl IV: Part 230 min · May 19, 1992
- Episode 26: Diagnostic Software30 min · May 26, 1992
- Episode 27: Comdex Spring 199230 min · Jun 2, 1992
