[ywgdana]

I don't think he can be called unsung given the frequency at which his story shows up on sites like hn and reddit...

[Kadin]

Has anyone ever tried to track down "Mel"? Not that I doubt the veracity of the story, it'd just be interesting to read an interview with the guy, if he's still alive.

I guess if he was programming in the late 50s odds are against him still being around, though.

[roel_v]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mel_Kaye .