Computer Chronicles

Overview

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.

Seasons

Season 1

26 episodes

Season 2

26 episodes

Season 3

26 episodes

Season 4

25 episodes

Season 5

26 episodes

Season 6

23 episodes

Season 7

26 episodes

Season 8

24 episodes

Season 9

27 episodes

Season 10

27 episodes

Season 11

27 episodes

Season 12

26 episodes

Season 13

25 episodes

Season 14

21 episodes

Season 15

23 episodes

Season 16

23 episodes

Season 17

23 episodes

Season 18

19 episodes

Season 19

16 episodes

Cast

Stewart Cheifet

Self - Host