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.
Cast: Stewart Cheifet
Season 1
26 episodes
1984
Season 2
26 episodes
1985
Season 3
26 episodes
1985
Season 4
34 episodes
1986
Season 5
26 episodes
1987
Season 6
23 episodes
1988
Season 7
26 episodes
1989
Season 8
26 episodes
1990
Season 9
27 episodes
1991
Season 10
27 episodes
1992
Season 11
27 episodes
1993
Season 12
27 episodes
1994
Season 13
26 episodes
1995
Season 14
28 episodes
1996
Season 15
26 episodes
1997
Season 16
24 episodes
1998
Season 17
24 episodes
1999
Season 18
21 episodes
2000
Season 19
21 episodes
2001
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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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1984
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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 infa…
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No, it ended in 2002.
February 5, 1984
Stewart Cheifet
Stewart Cheifet
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