Stewart Cheifet, host of PBS's "Computer Chronicles," dies at 87

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Stewart Cheifet, host of PBS's "Computer Chronicles," died at 87. The show documented the early personal computing era for nearly two decades. "Computer Chronicles" debuted in 1983, introducing viewers to early computers, software, and technologies like email. Cheifet, with a law and journalism background, launched the show to help early adopters. The program aired in over 300 cities at its peak and featured guests like Steve Jobs and Bill Gates, exploring topics from AI to virtual reality.


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