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The Machine That Changed the World

The Machine That Changed the World

Description: The Machine That Changed the World is a 5-episode television series on the history of electronic digital computers. It was written and directed by Nancy Linde, and produced by WGBH Television of Boston, Massachusetts, and the British Broadcasting Corporation. Wikipedia
Genre: History
Year Released: 1970
Number of episodes: 5
First episode air date: January 1, 1970
Awards: Peabody Award
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