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Computer Chronicles

23m19 SeasonsTV-GTMDb 7.7

EnglishEnded

1 · Mainframes to Minis to Micros

2 · Integrated Software

3 · Computer Music

4 · Computer Simulations

5 · Operating Systems

6 · Word Processing

7 · Computer Security

8 · Robotics

9 · Speech Synthesis

10 · Local Area Networks

11 · Microchip Technology

12 · Business Applications

13 · Storage Devices

14 · Printers

15 · Database Software

16 · Computer Graphics

17 · Decision Support Systems

18 · Computer Ergonomics

19 · Programming Languages

20 · Software Utilities

21 · Computer Games

22 · Computer Entrepreneurs

23 · Fifth Generation Computers

24 · Super Computers

25 · Artificial Intelligence

26 · Computers in Education

Crew and Cast

Storyline

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.

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Info

Status
Ended
First aired
5 February 1984
Last aired
16 July 2002
Rating
TV-G
TMDB score
7.7 / 10 (3 votes)

Production

Created by
Stewart Cheifet
Studios
KCSM, WITF, KTEH
Countries
United States of America
Networks
PBS

Episodes

Seasons
19
Episodes
491
Runtime
23m
Type
Talk Show
In production
No

Languages

Original
English
Spoken
English