Computer Chronicles 1984
What is Computer Chronicles?
The Computer Chronicles is an American television series broadcast on Public Broadcasting Service public television. Created in the Fall of 1981, it initially aired as a local weekly series.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 491
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 5, 1984
- Last aired
- Jul 16, 2002
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- PBS
- Genres
- Talk
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 491 episodes and an average 23-minute runtime.
Trailer
No official trailer is available for this title yet.
Find the trailer on YouTube ↗Overview
The Computer Chronicles is an American television series broadcast on Public Broadcasting Service public television. Created in the Fall of 1981, it initially aired as a local weekly series. The series documented the rise of the personal computer. It was created by Stewart Cheifet, then the station manager of the College of San Mateo's KCSM-TV. Jim Warren was its founding host for its early seasons. The series aired continuously from its inception until 2002 with Stewart Cheifet co-hosting most of its later seasons. Gary Kildall served in an unspecified role. The series was broadcast on PBS public television for nearly two decades.
Should you watch it?
“Documenting the rise of the personal computer from infancy through the turn of the century.”
- Documents the early days of personal computers
- Broadcast on Public Broadcasting Service public television
- Features original hosts and creators
- Limited information available in sources regarding specific episode content
- Technology shown is dated by modern standards
Watch it if you are interested in the historical rise of personal computers on television.
The series is suitable for general audiences as a public television talk show.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about Computer Chronicles — answers are spoiler-safe.
Your verdict
Is Computer Chronicles worth watching?
Cast
Episode guide
Season 1 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Mainframes to Minis to Micros Feb 5, 1984
- E2 Integrated Software Feb 12, 1984
- E3 Computer Music Feb 19, 1984
- E4 Computer Simulations Feb 26, 1984
- E5 Operating Systems Mar 4, 1984
- E6 Word Processing Mar 5, 1984
- E7 Computer Security Mar 12, 1984
- E8 Robotics Mar 19, 1984
- E9 Speech Synthesis Mar 26, 1984
- E10 Local Area Networks Apr 2, 1984
- E11 Microchip Technology Apr 5, 1984
- E12 Business Applications Apr 9, 1984
- E13 Storage Devices Apr 16, 1984
- E14 Printers Apr 23, 1984
- E15 Database Software Apr 30, 1984
- E16 Computer Graphics May 7, 1984
- E17 Decision Support Systems May 14, 1984
- E18 Computer Ergonomics May 21, 1984
- E19 Programming Languages Jun 25, 1984
- E20 Software Utilities Jul 2, 1984
- E21 Computer Games Sep 28, 1984
- E22 Computer Entrepreneurs Oct 5, 1984
- E23 Fifth Generation Computers Oct 12, 1984
- E24 Super Computers Oct 19, 1984
- E25 Artificial Intelligence Oct 26, 1984
- E26 Computers in Education Nov 2, 1984
Season 2 · 26 episodes
- E1 Laser Disk Storage Jan 15, 1985
- E2 Portable Computers Jan 22, 1985
- E3 Computer Games Jan 29, 1985
- E4 IBM Compatibles Feb 5, 1985
- E5 Software Piracy Feb 12, 1985
- E6 Computers and the Disabled Feb 19, 1985
- E7 UNIX Feb 26, 1985
- E8 Computers and Sports Mar 5, 1985
- E9 Personal Finance Software Mar 12, 1985
- E10 The Macintosh Computer Mar 19, 1985
- E11 IBM Mar 26, 1985
- E12 Computers and Communications Apr 16, 1985
- E13 Low End Computers Apr 30, 1985
- E14 Japanese PCs May 21, 1985
- E15 Japanese Computer Technology May 28, 1985
- E16 Computer Graphics Jun 18, 1985
- E20 REPEAT
- E21 REPEAT
- E23 REPEAT Jun 20, 1985
- E24 REPEAT Jun 20, 1985
- E25 REPEAT Jun 20, 1985
- E26 REPEAT Jun 20, 1985
- E30 REPEAT
- E31 REPEAT Jun 20, 1985
- E32 REPEAT Jun 20, 1985
- E34 REPEAT Jun 20, 1985
Season 3 · 26 episodes
- E1 Slowdown in Silicon Valley: Part 1 Sep 3, 1985
- E2 Slowdown in Silicon Valley: Part 2 Sep 10, 1985
- E3 Women in Computing Sep 17, 1985
- E4 Printers & Business Graphics Sep 24, 1985
- E5 Computers and the Law Oct 1, 1985
- E6 Programming & Programmers Oct 8, 1985
- E7 Computers and the Media Oct 15, 1985
- E8 Modems & Bulletin Boards Oct 22, 1985
- E9 Computer Networks Oct 29, 1985
- E10 Computers and Politics Nov 5, 1985
- E11 Computers and Medicine Nov 12, 1985
- E12 Optical Storage Devices Nov 19, 1985
- E13 Business Applications Nov 26, 1985
- E14 Amiga and Atari Dec 3, 1985
- E15 Christmas Buyers Guide Dec 10, 1985
- E16 Hard Disk Storage Dec 17, 1985
- E17 Artificial Intelligence Jan 7, 1986
- E18 Computers in Law Enforcement Jan 14, 1986
- E19 Investment Software Feb 4, 1986
- E20 Psychological Software Feb 11, 1986
- E21 Astronomy Software Feb 18, 1986
- E22 Color and Computing Feb 25, 1986
- E23 Careers in Computing Mar 4, 1986
- E24 Parallel Processing Mar 11, 1986
- E25 Computers and the Pentagon: Part 1 Mar 18, 1986
- E26 Computers and the Pentagon: Part 2 Mar 25, 1986
Season 4 · 34 episodes
- E1 Educational Software: Part 1 Sep 16, 1986
- E2 Educational Software: Part 2 Sep 23, 1986
- E3 MIDI Music Sep 30, 1986
- E4 RISC Processors Oct 7, 1986
- E5 Utilities Oct 14, 1986
- E6 Second Hand Computers Oct 21, 1986
- E7 Desktop Publishing: Part 1 Oct 28, 1986
- E8 Desktop Publishing: Part 2 Nov 4, 1986
- E9 Software Macros Nov 11, 1986
- E10 RAM Resident Software Nov 18, 1986
- E11 Comdex Special 1986 Nov 25, 1986
- E12 Project Management Software Dec 2, 1986
- E13 Christmas Buyers Guide Dec 9, 1986
- E14 Electronic Mail Dec 16, 1986
- E15 Intel 386 Microprocessor Dec 23, 1986
- E16 On-Line Services: Part 1 Dec 30, 1986
- E17 On-Line Services: Part 2 Jan 6, 1987
- E18 Intelligent Buildings Jan 20, 1987
- E19 Modems Jan 27, 1987
- E20 Speech Recognition & Synthesis Feb 3, 1987
- E21 Tax Preparation Software Feb 10, 1987
- E22 Portable Computers Feb 17, 1987
- E23 Computers and Kids Feb 24, 1987
- E24 Computers and the Arts Mar 3, 1987
- E25 Computers and Illiteracy Mar 10, 1987
- E26 Computers and Gambling Mar 17, 1987
- E27 Business Applications: Part 1 - Word Processors Mar 24, 1987
- E28 Business Applications: Part 2 - Spreadsheets 1 Mar 31, 1987
- E29 Business Applications: Part 3 - Spreadsheets 2 Apr 7, 1987
- E30 Business Applications: Part 4 - Database Management Software Apr 14, 1987
- E31 The New Macs Apr 21, 1987
- E32 IBM PS/2 Apr 28, 1987
- E33 Super Computers May 5, 1987
- E34 PC Clones from Asia May 12, 1987
Season 5 · 26 episodes
- E1 Hypercard Oct 28, 1987
- E2 Laser Printers Nov 4, 1987
- E3 Comdex Special 1987 Nov 11, 1987
- E4 Local Area Networks: Part 1 - IBM Compatibles Nov 18, 1987
- E5 Local Area Networks: Part 2 - Apple Nov 25, 1987
- E6 Consumer Buying Guide Dec 2, 1987
- E7 Mac Business Software Dec 9, 1987
- E8 Computer Games: Part 1 Dec 16, 1987
- E9 Computer Games: Part 2 Dec 23, 1987
- E10 Decision Support Software Dec 30, 1987
- E11 PC Imaging Jan 6, 1988
- E12 MacWorld San Francisco 1988 Jan 28, 1988
- E13 The New Amigas
- E14 CD-ROMs Feb 24, 1988
- E15 Tax Preparation Software Mar 2, 1988
- E16 Shareware
- E17 The Commodore 64
- E18 Multitasking Operating Systems
- E19 Business Graphics: Part 1 - Mac
- E20 Business Graphics: Part 2 - PC
- E21 Input Devices
- E22 Computers and Politics
- E23 Laptop Peripherals
- E24 Add-On Boards & Cards May 4, 1988
- E25 Investment Software Jun 1, 1988
- E26 Personal CAD Software
Frequently asked questions
What was Computer Chronicles?
It was an American television series that documented the rise of the personal computer.
When was the series broadcast?
It was broadcast from 1981 to 2002.
Which network broadcast the series?
It was broadcast on Public Broadcasting Service public television.
Who created the series?
It was created in the Fall of 1981 by Stewart Cheifet.
Who was the founding host?
Jim Warren was its founding host for its 1981 to 1982 season.