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

It in fact was! We didn't get Gateway PCs in the UK but looking back on episodes of ComputerChronicles from the late 90s and even a few ads from the 2000s... Gateway really REALLY liked their cows.

Did you hear that Stewart Cheifet, host of the TV show "Computer Chronicles," passed away on December 28, 2025, at the age of 87? Did you also enjoy watching this show? As the longtime host and creator of The Computer Chronicles, he brought the excitement of the early PC era into living rooms for nearly two decades. For Commodore fans, his show was gold: iconic episodes featured the Commodore 64 (the machine that introduced computing to millions), the groundbreaking Amiga vs. Atari ST showdown, the Commodore 128, and later Amiga models like the 3000. Stewart (often alongside co-host Gary Kildall) showcased demos, interviews with Commodore execs, even Jack Tramiel, and the revolutionary multimedia capabilities that made the Amiga a legend. In the USA, Commodore and Amiga were ignored by the press. However, Stewart highlighted Amiga when many others wouldn't. Thanks for chronicling that magical time, Stewart. Your calm, insightful style preserved computing history for all of us. RIP. #ComputerChronicles #Commodore

1984 was already arguing about AI in the workplace — “expert systems,” explainable decisions, and don’t blame the computer. Plus demos of early data screening sales strategy software. Watch: youtu.be/Dl4CQV972Jg?si=6eNF… #AI #ExpertSystems #RetroComputing #ComputerChronicles

@cheifet I am still hurting from his passing. It's like a vacuum void suddenly opened within my soul; he was among my very few true heroes. please #RIP. #NetCafe #ComputerChronicles

Stewart Cheifet, Computer Chronicles Host, Dies At 87 #Technology #Other #StewartCheifet #ComputerChronicles #TechHistory puretech.news/article?id=986…

Stewart Cheifet has died oldvcr.blogspot.com/2025/12/… #ComputerChronicles

Very sad to hear about Stewart Cheifet. I never saw Computer Chronicles in the UK, but now have, giving me an understanding from before I had a PC. Here is Papyrus Showing off NASCAR Racing on CC (1994) youtu.be/ipYjuxm-2Iw #simracing #retrogaming #nascar #computerchronicles

I was just informed by a friend that Stewart Cheifet, the host of Computer Chronicles, has passed. My heart goes out to his family and friends. He will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. legacy.com/us/obituaries/nam… #ComputerChronicles

Years 1986 to 1991 "artificial intelligence" hype, can be observed in the #ComputerChronicles tv show on YouTube.

9a MT on #AtariNewsline: Guess What? WED is #PlusPlusPlusDay! Whats that? A day 2 celebrate the #BBS! (Precursor 2 the #Internet!) #Sysops 4 #Atari minded #SouthernAmis & #TheBasement join us 2 discuss! #Connecting, #Feedback & #ComputerChronicles! Link: youtu.be/JIuF3gQqpBU

Today on #FragmentsofSilicon we #react to #ComputerChronicles - #HyperCardMania! live beginning at 9:30 PM ET! twitch.tv/fragmentsofsilicon #Gamedev #Indiedev #Indiegamedev #Indiedevhour

Today on #FragmentsofSilicon we #react to #ComputerChronicles - #HyperCardMania! live beginning at 9:30 PM ET! twitch.tv/fragmentsofsilicon #Gamedev #Indiedev #Indiegamedev #Indiedevhour

We’re so lucky to have #ComputerChronicles to look back on the history of tech. 2 of my fav episodes are: Greatest Games (1996) youtube.com/watch?v=H7VloCai… The Internet (1993) youtube.com/watch?v=U_o8gera… and way more youtube.com/@ComputerChronic…

All these years later, the multitasking and bouncing ball of the #amiga is still as impressive as ever. It's just a pity after all this time that the question of which machine is the superior has never been answered. #atari 😁 #ComputerChronicles youtu.be/FoNmsL74T7Y?si=NwXJ…

Anecdotes from computer entrepreneurs on their early inspirations, influences, and contributions to computer industry. archive.org/details/Computer… via @internetarchive #TechnologyVision #ComputerChronicles

Take My Breath Away features in the #film #TopGun and also appears in tons #movies & #tvshows #soundtrack. Some of them are #AsTearsGoBy, #ComputerChronicles, #RedDwarf, #ParkerLewisCantLoose, #OceansEleven, #EastEnders, #FameAcademy, #PopIdol, #Borat, #Miranda among others.