February 5, 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 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.
Stewart Cheifet
Self - Host
Season 1
26 episodes
Stewart Cheifet
N/A
February 5, 1984
Season 2
26 episodes
January 15, 1985
Season 3
26 episodes
September 3, 1985
Season 4
34 episodes
September 16, 1986
Season 5
26 episodes
October 28, 1987
Season 6
23 episodes
October 11, 1988
Season 7
26 episodes
November 2, 1989
Season 8
26 episodes
October 2, 1990
Season 9
27 episodes
October 1, 1991
Season 10
27 episodes
October 6, 1992
Season 11
27 episodes
September 28, 1993
Season 12
27 episodes
September 27, 1994
Season 13
26 episodes
September 26, 1995
Season 14
28 episodes
October 24, 1996
Season 15
26 episodes
October 7, 1997
Season 16
24 episodes
October 6, 1998
Season 17
24 episodes
October 12, 1999
Season 18
21 episodes
November 21, 2000
Season 19
21 episodes
September 18, 2001
KCSM
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WITF
N/A
KTEH
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