History Uncut: Bill Gates unveils Microsoft Excel 1987

History Uncut The History Channel: 1987 - A young Gates, donned with oversized glasses that refuse to stay in place, answers questions from the press about his dazzling new software Microsoft Excel, which "really improves the quality of your output." This video clip is courtesy of The History Channel.

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