12-13-2002, 09:00 PM
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Contributing Editor Emeritus
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End Of An Era - Computer Chronicles Final Show in December
Many of you grew up watching "Computer Chronicles" on PBS here in the US or the public TV channel in your country. In its peak, it was shown in over 100 countries.
"The show is the victim of tough times in the high-tech industry, said Stewart Cheifet, creator and host of the program. A companion show, "Net Cafe," also has ended its run. "It's a difficult economic climate," Cheifet said Wednesday. "Sponsoring a show on PBS isn't a No. 1 priority. When things get tight, (companies) look for places not to spend money."
I suspect some of it was similar coverage by TechTV which has 10-12 hours a day on technology items. Sorry to see "Computer Chronicles" go. Perhaps Leo can convince the TechTV staff to replace Patrick with Stewart. :wink:
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12-13-2002, 09:06 PM
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Pupil
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Perhaps someone can convince TechTV to replace Leo with anyone. :P
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12-13-2002, 09:16 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Re: End Of An Era - Computer Chronicles Final Show in December
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Originally Posted by Ed Hansberry
Perhaps Leo can convince the TechTV staff to replace Patrick Stewart. :wink:
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I've never heard of Computer Chronicals, but Patrick Stewart is an excellent actor, so why would anyone want to replace him with anyone?
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12-13-2002, 09:25 PM
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Re: End Of An Era - Computer Chronicles Final Show in December
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Originally Posted by KyleC
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Originally Posted by Ed Hansberry
Perhaps Leo can convince the TechTV staff to replace Patrick Stewart. :wink:
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I am having lots of fun changing the text I quote. Anyone else think it is funny? I have my glass of milk running out of my nose I am laughing so hard. |
No, I don't think it is funny at all. My 5 year old might. I'll ask him when I get home.
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12-13-2002, 09:55 PM
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Pupil
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That is too bad, although even though I watched that show regularly many years ago I have not seen it for years. With the advent of the internet and its' "instant access to information" I don't need to get a weekly update on technology.
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12-13-2002, 09:56 PM
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Intellectual
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Re: End Of An Era - Computer Chronicles Final Show in December
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Originally Posted by Ed Hansberry
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Originally Posted by KyleC
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Originally Posted by Ed Hansberry
Perhaps Leo can convince the TechTV staff to replace Patrick Stewart. :wink:
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I've never heard of Computer Chronicals, but Patrick Stewart is an excellent actor, so why would anyone want to replace him with anyone? |
I'm a loser with over 2000 posts who has nothing better to do than to post at this site 24/7. |
Well, if you say so... :wink:
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12-13-2002, 09:59 PM
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Pupil
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Used to watch it, but lately this year its gone down hill.
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12-13-2002, 10:04 PM
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Thinker
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Re: End Of An Era - Computer Chronicles Final Show in December
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Originally Posted by KyleC
I'm a loser who is likely to get banned from this forum.
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KyleC, Although you might find it funny, other people find it to be a pain in the a$$. Please stop...
Seasons Greetings.
PJE
As for Ed. I'm glad he can put so much of his time into this site.
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12-13-2002, 10:16 PM
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Thinker
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Re: End Of An Era - Computer Chronicles Final Show in December
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I'm a loser who is likely to get banned from this forum.
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KyleC, Although you might find it funny, other people find it to be a pain in the a$$. Please stop... |
I was thinking the same thing. Too bad this isn't usenet, KlyeC would have just hit the global killfile.
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12-13-2002, 10:21 PM
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Ponderer
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It's sad to see this show go. I remember watching it when I was a kid...sigh!
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