A lost cache of celebrity and historical interviews from a forgotten 1980s radio show, The Famous Computer Cafe, has been uncovered and digitized for all to enjoy. The show, which aired from 1983 through 1986 in California, featured computer industry news, product reviews, and interviews with tech luminaries like Bill Gates and Douglas Adams. The tapes were recently discovered by archivist Kay Savetz, who launched a GoFundMe campaign to digitize and share them. The recovered episodes offer a time-capsule glimpse into 1980s technology, while also showcasing the show’s unique and diverse array of interviews. The recovery of these lost recordings gives hope that even more hidden gems may still be waiting to be found.
https://blog.archive.org/2024/08/19/archiving-the-famous-computer-cafe/