The Computer Chronicles Season 1 Episode 4: "Computer Simulations" Originally aired: February 26, 1984 New episode every week! Follow the @CompChronTV account, turn on the notification bell, and bookmark this post so you don’t miss a single episode in the full series. This episode explores the growing use of computers for SIMULATIONS — from realistic flight training to architectural design. It features early demonstrations of Microsoft Flight Simulator and professional simulation systems, showing how computers were beginning to model real-world scenarios. Guests: - Frank Lewandowski (Singer-Link) - Steve Harrison (Skidmore, Owings & Merrill) Demonstrations include Microsoft Flight Simulator 1.0 and the DRAFT Architecture Simulator. A great look at how simulation software laid the groundwork for today’s training, gaming, and design tools. New episode every Wednesday. In memory of Stewart Cheifet (1938–2025) RIP Stewart Cheifet — the beloved host of Computer Chronicles who passed away on December 28, 2025 at age 87. Copyright Disclaimer: This video is posted for educational, historical, and preservation purposes. All rights belong to their respective owners. No copyright infringement is intended. Fair use under Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. #ComputerChronicles #RetroComputing

The Computer Chronicles Season 1 Episode 3: "Computers and Music" Originally aired: February 19, 1984 New episode every week! Follow the @CompChronTV account, turn on the notification bell, and bookmark this post so you don’t miss a single episode in the full series. This episode explores the computer as a creative tool for making, displaying, and storing music. It features early music software, synthesizers, and research projects from leading institutions — a fascinating glimpse into the birth of computer music in the 1980s. Guests: - John Chowning (Stanford University) - Will Harvey (Electronic Arts / Music Construction Set) - Ellen Lapham (Syntauri) - Gary Kildall (Digital Research) Demonstrations include Music Construction Set, the Alpha Syntauri music synthesizer for the Apple II, and more. A perfect episode for anyone interested in retro computing, digital creativity, and the early fusion of tech and art. New episode every Wednesday. In memory of Stewart Cheifet (1938–2025) RIP Stewart Cheifet — the beloved host of Computer Chronicles who passed away on December 28, 2025 at age 87. Copyright Disclaimer: This video is posted for educational, historical, and preservation purposes. All rights belong to their respective owners. No copyright infringement is intended. Fair use under Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. #ComputerChronicles #RetroComputing

The Computer Chronicles Season 1 Episode 2: "Integrated Software" Originally aired: February 12, 1984 New episode every week! Follow the @CompChronTV account, turn on the notification bell, and bookmark this post so you don’t miss a single episode in the full series. The second episode dives into the exciting new world of integrated software — programs that combine multiple functions (word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, etc.) into a single package. It showcases pioneering examples like VisiCorp’s Visi On and Apple’s Lisa, highlighting how these tools were poised to transform personal computing in the early 1980s. Guests: - John Couch (Apple Computer) - Bill Coleman (VisiCorp) A fascinating look at the software revolution that shaped modern productivity tools. New episode every Wednesday. In memory of Stewart Cheifet (1938–2025) RIP Stewart Cheifet — the beloved host of Computer Chronicles who passed away on December 28, 2025 at age 87. Copyright Disclaimer: This video is posted for educational, historical, and preservation purposes. All rights belong to their respective owners. No copyright infringement is intended. Fair use under Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. * Early episodes have defects due to the source material. As the series go on the quality continues to improve. #ComputerChronicles #RetroComputing

The Computer Chronicles Season 1 Episode 1: "Mainframes to Minis to Micros" Originally aired: February 5, 1984 New episode every week! Follow the @CompChronTV account, turn on the notification bell, and bookmark this post so you don’t miss a single episode in the full series. The very first episode of the legendary tech series! Explores the evolution of computing — from giant mainframes and minicomputers to the new personal microcomputers changing the world in the early 1980s. Guests: - Gordon Bell (DEC) - Herb Lechner (SRI International) - Cyril Yansouni (Hewlett-Packard) A perfect starting point for this classic series — essential retro computing history! New episode every Wednesday. In memory of Stewart Cheifet (1938–2025) RIP Stewart Cheifet — the beloved host of Computer Chronicles who passed away on December 28, 2025 at age 87. Copyright Disclaimer: This video is posted for educational, historical, and preservation purposes. All rights belong to their respective owners. No copyright infringement is intended. Fair use under Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. * Early episodes have defects due to the source material. As the series go on the quality continues to improve. #ComputerChronicles #RetroComputing