Computer Chronicles
Season 4 Episode 19 - Modems
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.
Episodes in Season 4
Educational Software: Part 1
30 min
Educational Software: Part 2
30 min
MIDI Music
30 min
RISC Processors
30 min
Software Utilities
30 min
Second Hand Computers
30 min
Desktop Publishing: Part 1
30 min
Desktop Publishing: Part 2
30 min
Software Macros
30 min
RAM Resident Software
30 min
Comdex Special (1986)
30 min
Project Management Software
30 min
Consumer's Buyers Guide (1986)
30 min
E-Mail Applications
30 min
Intel 386 Microprocessor
30 min
On-Line Services: Part 1
30 min
On-Line Services: Part 2
30 min
Intelligent Buildings
30 min
Modems
30 min
Speech Recognition & Synthesis
30 min
Tax Preparation Software
30 min
Portable Computers
30 min
Kids and Computers
30 min
Computers and the Arts
30 min
Computers and Illiteracy
30 min
