Computer Chronicles - S05E08: Computer Games: Part 1

Name: Computer Games: Part 1
Genre: Talk
Released: 1987-12-16
Duration: 23 min

Dec 16, 1987TalkSeason 5, Episode 8

A look at early computer games. Featured are Earl Weaver Baseball, Ferrari Formula One, Tower of Myraglen, and Shanghai. Includes a visit to Electronic Arts customer support department and an interview with author and game designer Douglas Adams. https://archive.org/details/games1

Cast: Stewart Cheifet, Gary Kildall

All Episodes - Season 5

01HypercardOct 28, 1987 02Laser PrintersNov 04, 1987 03Comdex Special 1987Nov 11, 1987 04Local Area Networks: Part 1 - IBM CompatiblesNov 18, 1987 05Local Area Networks: Part 2 - AppleNov 25, 1987 06Consumer Buying GuideDec 02, 1987 07Mac Business SoftwareDec 09, 1987 08Computer Games: Part 1Dec 16, 1987 09Computer Games: Part 2Dec 23, 1987 10Decision Support SoftwareDec 30, 1987 11PC ImagingJan 06, 1988 12MacWorld San Francisco 1988Jan 28, 1988 13The New AmigasNov 06, 2026 14CD-ROMsFeb 24, 1988 15Tax Preparation SoftwareMar 02, 1988 16SharewareNov 06, 2026 17The Commodore 64Nov 06, 2026 18Multitasking Operating SystemsNov 06, 2026 19Business Graphics: Part 1 - MacNov 06, 2026 20Business Graphics: Part 2 - PCNov 06, 2026 21Input DevicesNov 06, 2026 22Computers and PoliticsNov 06, 2026 23Laptop PeripheralsNov 06, 2026 24Add-On Boards & CardsMay 04, 1988 25Investment SoftwareJun 01, 1988 26Personal CAD SoftwareNov 06, 2026

Computer Chronicles S05E08 Synopsis

Computer Chronicles "Computer Games: Part 1" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 1987-12-16, this episode is part of Season 5 of Computer Chronicles. Featuring performances from Stewart Cheifet, Gary Kildall among the cast. As part of this Talk series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. A look at early computer games. Featured are Earl Weaver Baseball, Ferrari Formula One, Tower of Myraglen, and Shanghai. Includes a visit to Electronic Arts customer support department and an interview with author and game designer Douglas Adams. htt...