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.
- Status
- Ended
- Original Language
- English
- Network
- PBS
- Created By
- Stewart Cheifet
- Last Episode
- S19 E21 · Jul 16, 2002
Media
Official Trailer
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What is Computer Chronicles about?
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 Cheife…
How many episodes does Computer Chronicles have?
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Who stars in Computer Chronicles?
The series stars Stewart Cheifet.
When was Computer Chronicles released?
Computer Chronicles was released in 1984 and is streaming free on FlixWow.
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