Computer Baron * Broadcast March 11, 1981

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  • čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
  • This news story was based on the burgeoning interest in computers back in 1981 when people were trying to imagine what the various roles computers would someday play in our lives. So, I told what I thought about computers and how they made possible my work in animatronics and entertainment. But the real reason I went looking for this news story today is that I have gotten the Jutta working again and will be restoring it. I needed to find that little clip at the beginning where I parked my Jutta in front of the plant and walked in so I could do a 42 years later retake of that drive. I would have thought this footage would be on CZcams somewhere, but I couldn't find it so here's the whole thing.

Komentáře • 77

  • @rtullock
    @rtullock Před rokem +55

    It's so wild to revisit a time where someone "using a computer" as their day planner was a big news story.

    • @therockafire
      @therockafire  Před rokem +34

      Right! And the computer I was using was a Radio Shack Model 1 that I had programmed myself in Basic to handle my to-do list. That was cutting edge stuff. I had not even adopted the Apple IIe yet as my favorite platform.

    • @anamariasantos1248
      @anamariasantos1248 Před rokem +2

      SHOWBIZ PIZZA PLACE BRAZIL 1980 2023🤔🤔

  • @CyberstarChuck
    @CyberstarChuck Před rokem +15

    Wow, Looneys signals were mixed with Earls!

    • @therockafire
      @therockafire  Před rokem +18

      You're the first person to ever mention this. I was so worried when I made the decision to program Earl to Looney's part back in 1980. I knew it was wrong to do that. But, you see, we recorded the show the way it should be with the falsetto voice (i.e. Looney) doing that part like the Beatles did. But, when I was programming the movements, I really needed to open Rolfe and Earl's stage at that point and had to give Earl that part to do that. One other fact that no one knows is that I only sang the part once because my voice gave out that night and I couldn't sing it twice. So I copied and pasted the falsetto part on the second section where it was needed. That was also considered a musical crime back in the good ol' days of "real music". And now you know.

    • @mitik392
      @mitik392 Před rokem +2

      ​@@therockafireWow

    • @billyboysmithsmith2631
      @billyboysmithsmith2631 Před 2 měsíci

      ​@@therockafireI always found a fact in the park.My head, that's all singing, Louis wetdelete what's better?I always fought on the head back of my head

  • @layton889
    @layton889 Před rokem +14

    This has to be one of my favorite videos you’ve published. I love seeing insight into how everything was produced for the show.

  • @justaeditor9043
    @justaeditor9043 Před rokem +15

    This was genuinely heartwarming to watch. It actually gives me hope I can achieve my dreams too. Thanks for posting this. ❤❤

  • @StarDoge210ACIOfficial
    @StarDoge210ACIOfficial Před rokem +8

    Crazy to see how far the rockafire has come!!!

  • @kmproductions6211
    @kmproductions6211 Před rokem +5

    Aaron, You're ability to break down complex inventions into simple terms anyone can understand is incredible! It always fills me with confidence and inspires me to learn more.

  • @MIKEYPOOHBEARJACKSON
    @MIKEYPOOHBEARJACKSON Před rokem +9

    So cool to see how much technology has changed throughout the years.

  • @magicalmousers
    @magicalmousers Před rokem +7

    That was awesome to watch . Wow so much beautiful talent in creating art at its best tech wise ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @agentsloth8593
    @agentsloth8593 Před rokem +4

    This is so cool seeing such a old video!

  • @JCal1968
    @JCal1968 Před rokem +4

    Thanks for sharing this with us, fun times... And that hair...I had hair like that too once upon a time!

  • @djadventure
    @djadventure Před rokem +4

    Nice to see how everything was Recorded back then

  • @Jimbob_Offical
    @Jimbob_Offical Před rokem +2

    This is so cool to see this documentary in full. I have only seen snippets of it in the past.

  • @WHOAA
    @WHOAA Před rokem +2

    That was so cool to watch Aaron !! Wow !!! That is a special piece!! Thanks for sharing!!!

  • @GreenScienceBoy
    @GreenScienceBoy Před rokem +2

    I love these alternate cuts of Mr Bassman

  • @Mandy.S.
    @Mandy.S. Před rokem +4

    This is cool! I was wayyy to young to remember anything but the pizza and how much I loved the animatronics at Show Biz Pizza when this interview happened! 😅 So, it was nice to see the adult side of this and the work put into it all.

  • @Mason_E_Cheese
    @Mason_E_Cheese Před rokem +2

    it must have been amazing to find the footage so you could find jutta best of luck to you and your restoration

  • @MrMetalminded
    @MrMetalminded Před měsícem

    Very cool! This was broadcast on my 12th birthday!

  • @PizzaTimeFanatic
    @PizzaTimeFanatic Před rokem +11

    Aaron having to explain why his creations won't take over the world when they've already taken over my heart.

  • @victoriashowbizpizzafan1979

    Wow, I've never seen all of this before! Love it!❤❤

  • @dinothebetatt6733
    @dinothebetatt6733 Před rokem +5

    I honestly had a feeling he did the voice of Billy Bob.
    Nonetheless, this is a lot of cool information to take in.

  • @memphiselle1
    @memphiselle1 Před rokem +1

    Always love seeing this older CEI stuff. I hope everything is going well for you, Aaron.

  • @CEC_K3nnurz
    @CEC_K3nnurz Před rokem +2

    Wow. Aaron This Is Impressing. I Love The RAE And Own Many Collectible Items From It I Hope You The Best Luck!

  • @madrugavanderlei8320
    @madrugavanderlei8320 Před rokem +1

    I like this channel, I wish there was more content...

  • @hunterleach5710
    @hunterleach5710 Před rokem +1

    This is so crazy, imagine if the new rock-afire explosion was still being made today then his inventions would have advanced so much that they could walk and talk and play real instruments that was his main goal , I remember in one video he was looking as far to buy a whole entire Island

  • @pamelabrewer3044
    @pamelabrewer3044 Před 6 měsíci +1

    2:16 ah yes the good ole rock-afire.

  • @fahriakalin5936
    @fahriakalin5936 Před rokem +4

    this is the first time ive ever gotten a notification for this channel - is this a rare upload or is youtube just not notifying me ? either way thanks for the upload

  • @z34yearsago18
    @z34yearsago18 Před rokem +1

    It's the way he pulled the car up to the curb 😭😭😭

  • @seancostelloandfriends
    @seancostelloandfriends Před rokem +2

    Amazing

  • @General_Stryfe
    @General_Stryfe Před rokem +1

    I always look forward 2 ur newest posts!!

  • @bunnieroots3553
    @bunnieroots3553 Před rokem +1

    you may be one of my most dear inspirations to my own artwork. i hope to one day be able to meet you. :,)

  • @BronsonOsborne
    @BronsonOsborne Před rokem +1

    VERY COOL FRIEND enjoyed this

  • @camdengrady6433
    @camdengrady6433 Před rokem +1

    Cool to see the recording of Mr bassman

  • @YBN209
    @YBN209 Před rokem +2

    Cool seeing footage of the beta RAE

  • @melissageiger71
    @melissageiger71 Před rokem

    1984 is here folks!!
    I'd give anything to go back to this time.. because it sure has been an empty world without The Rockafire explosion and Showbiz pizza.😥
    Our location was Abercorn street
    Savannah GA ❤️

  • @RufusLekin7879
    @RufusLekin7879 Před rokem

    This is some great stuff, Love it!
    We're in real trouble if this computer fad wears off 😀

  • @Jesse-zl8sf
    @Jesse-zl8sf Před 11 měsíci +1

    this dude is so smart i swear

  • @MeccaFatz_and_Friends
    @MeccaFatz_and_Friends Před rokem +1

    Very good!

  • @rayheath9105
    @rayheath9105 Před 4 měsíci

    Aaron. I ran a show in 1978 from one of your competitors (in Illinois) and we didn't have near the detail in our movements that you guys had. That took a ton of work and everything is rock solid in sync. Impressive! Did you ever use carts or say with reel to reel?

  • @jacek-jan
    @jacek-jan Před rokem

    Fun Fact: Czechs had TV series of time travellers, sent by Central Mankind Brain (supercomputer that replaced all politicians). The trouble is its main part was not properly leveled causing some errors.

  • @crazyminecraftgamer1306
    @crazyminecraftgamer1306 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Fatz was huge back then 3:00

  • @zsomborgo4563
    @zsomborgo4563 Před rokem +1

    This video , my new favorit rae video . Video so good .

  • @mrtootybutbut
    @mrtootybutbut Před rokem +1

    you are litterly my idol

  • @starrydreamer4697
    @starrydreamer4697 Před rokem +2

    Aaron was attractive then and sill is now 😍😍😍

  • @mitik392
    @mitik392 Před rokem +4

    I wonder if theres more beta footage. I adore beta RAE

    • @therockafire
      @therockafire  Před rokem +1

      There's tons of it. I'm transferring it and getting ready to pour it out on my Premium Channel

  • @marquiofhell
    @marquiofhell Před rokem +1

    So cool to see how different the world was back in the 80s, before I was even born.

  • @crazyminecraftgamer1306
    @crazyminecraftgamer1306 Před 9 měsíci

    Hey Arron, could you tell me why the decision of changing the beta dook clothes to a space suit? In (1981) and why you didn’t keep the cute owl in the later version of the rockafire explosion?

  • @NintendoAsh12
    @NintendoAsh12 Před rokem

    I agree with all of this

  • @kedokinnie
    @kedokinnie Před rokem

    love to see temporary secretary at 0:46

  • @jadenbreezzeewinfield
    @jadenbreezzeewinfield Před 8 hodinami

    Animatronics footage
    2:17 3:25 7:15

  • @mrtootybutbut
    @mrtootybutbut Před rokem +1

    aaron, do you still have this set up? and what where you running

  • @Bill_Woo
    @Bill_Woo Před rokem +4

    One of the most remarkable 27 year olds in history.
    And the most important difference is he doesn't issue platitudes about grand changes to dynamics and "inclusion" and "synergy" trendy buzzwords. No, he creates, invents, calculates, builds, executes.
    This is the former America that was once the envy of the world. That put men on the moon.

  • @djsimpson3568
    @djsimpson3568 Před 9 měsíci

    why did the animatronics move faster than they do now

    • @therockafire
      @therockafire  Před 9 měsíci +2

      Being a new artform, we were still experimenting with the best movement speeds. We slowed down the flow controls so that the characters would look more natural, less manic and not tear themselves up. I cringe when I see hobbyists turn up their flow controls.

  • @BlackBearZ76
    @BlackBearZ76 Před rokem +2

    Hey Aaron I know you’re probably not gonna see this comment but if you do I was just wondering how Is moving doing?

  • @larrydavid4826
    @larrydavid4826 Před rokem +1

    0:46 Who let Kevin edit this?

  • @amberlyn7995
    @amberlyn7995 Před 9 měsíci

    Such a hottie and so damn smart and talented.

  • @NintendoAsh12
    @NintendoAsh12 Před 5 měsíci

    what video game is your favorite Aaron

  • @Starry-eyed-doodler
    @Starry-eyed-doodler Před rokem +3

    4:15 Aaron was probably right about this

  • @timmykidkazoo0608
    @timmykidkazoo0608 Před rokem

    If you spill soap on your floor, does that make your floor dirty or clean?

  • @MoreShore
    @MoreShore Před rokem +1

    lost media found

  • @raewestvirginia2128
    @raewestvirginia2128 Před rokem

    Please upload the 4 season bears footage!

  • @nutellafrog7947
    @nutellafrog7947 Před rokem

    UH OHHHHH LOOKS LIKE AI IS GOING TO TAKE OVER THE WORLD

  • @Certified_confederated_hater

    Goofy looking car.

  • @FredbearOfficial
    @FredbearOfficial Před rokem +2

    I bet this is how William Afton started

    • @atticusfinch4740
      @atticusfinch4740 Před rokem +4

      William afton is not real. He is a fictional character, so no.

    • @toastdeluxe
      @toastdeluxe Před 9 měsíci

      Im very impressed that you freddy fozbur fans spread to every corner of youtube.

  • @Rockafirelover
    @Rockafirelover Před rokem +1

    Nice.