Podcast #342 – The Famous Computer Cafe

About this episode

This episode explores the history and impact of The Famous Computer Cafe radio show from the 1980s.

We travel back to the 1980s, when the show, The Famous Computer Cafe, initially launched over the radio in southern California. With a focus on home computers, computer news, and more, the program had a fascinating roster of guests, including Timothy Leary, Donny Osmond, Bill Gates, and so many others. Although it was assumed that […] The post Podcast #342 – The Famous Computer Cafe appeared first on Radio Survivor .

People in this episode

Guests: Timothy Leary, Donny Osmond, Bill Gates

Topics covered

• computers
• technology
• history
• media
• entertainment

Keywords

• home computers
• computer news
• radio show
• 1980s
• famous guests

Mentioned in this episode

Products: home computers

Books & works: The Famous Computer Cafe, Podcast #342

Places: California

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