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Stewart Cheifet, PBS's Computer Chronicles Host, Dies at 87

1/11/2026

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Stewart Cheifet, host of PBS's Computer Chronicles, died on December 28 from the flu at age 87.
He launched the show in 1983 to help early computer users navigate the emerging technology landscape.
The program featured interviews and segments on early computers, including the first Macintosh and Windows 95.
Cheifet produced 433 episodes over 19 seasons and the show aired in over 300 cities before ending in 2002.

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Story summary

Stewart Cheifet, host of PBS's Computer Chronicles, died on December 28 from the flu at age 87.
He launched the show in 1983 to help early computer users navigate the emerging technology landscape.
The program featured interviews and segments on early computers, including the first Macintosh and Windows 95.
Cheifet produced 433 episodes over 19 seasons and the show aired in over 300 cities before ending in 2002.