Bits and Bytes

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Bits and Bytes was the name for two Canadian television series, starring Billy Van, who teaches people the basics of how to use a computer. The first series debuted in 1983 and the second series, called Bits and Bytes 2, in 1991. The first series also included popular comedian Luba Goy as the instructor to Van. The series were produced by TVOntario.


[edit] Episodes

  • Program 1: Getting Started
  • Program 2: Ready-Made Programs
  • Program 3: How Programs Work?
  • Program 4: File & Data Management
  • Program 5: Communication Between Computers
  • Program 6: Computer Languages
  • Program 7: Computer-Assisted Instruction
  • Program 8: Games & Simulations
  • Program 9: Computer Graphics
  • Program 10: Computer Music
  • Program 11: Computers at Work
  • Program 12: What Next?

[edit] Crew

  • Original Music - Harry Forbes, George Axon
  • Animation Voice - Fred Napoli
  • Animation - Grafilm Productions Inc.
  • Consultants - Jim Butterfield, David Humphreys, Mike H. Stein, Jo Ann Wilton
  • Unit Manager - Rodger Lawson
  • Production Editor - Michael Kushner
  • Production Assistant - Geroge Pyron
  • Executive Producer - Mike McManus
  • Director - Stu Beecroft
  • Written & Produced by - Denise Boiteau and David Stansfield

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