Computer Chronicles
Computer Chronicles

Computer Chronicles

TV-G1984–200219 seasons23m / episodePBS
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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.

19 Seasons

StatusEnded
First Aired1984-02-05
Last Aired2002-06-25
Created byStewart Cheifet
NetworkPBS
Seasons19
Episodes491

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