Reading Rainbow (1983– )

Levar Burton introduces young viewers to illustrated readings of children's literature and explores their related subjects.

Stars:

LeVar Burton, Jennifer Betit Yen, Arnold Stang

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 35 wins & 84 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
LeVar Burton	...	Himself - Host (150 episodes, 1983-2005)

Storyline

Levar Burton introduces an appropriate subject for each episode to go with the featured children's book that is read in its entirity. This is followed by suggestions of other books for further reading.

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Plot Keywords:

book | reading | educational program | little boy | intelligence | 

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Genres:

Family

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Certificate:

TV-Y

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lancit Media Entertainment, On-Screen Entertainment, Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Mono Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Host LeVar Burton continued hosting the series while also co-starring in Star Trek: The Next Generation. In 1988, the most popular episode of "Reading Rainbow" of all time featured a behind-the-scenes look at the making of TNG. Most notably, the episode included a set of TNG bloopers - the only legal release of such material.

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Quotes

[Closing phrase]
LeVar Burton: I'll see you next time.

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Connections

Referenced in Jimmy Fallon's Primetime Music Special (2012)

User Reviews

My favorite show

I grew up watching this show, it first appeared when I was 4 years old. I watched it as I learned to read and as I progressed through school. I still watch it on the occasions I find it on PBS, and I'm now a 22 year old grad student in Literature. I think this show really helps instill the value of reading in young kids--values that will follow them throughout life. I can't think of a better show for kids. And unlike most children's programs, it doesn't lose its charm no matter how old you get. A great great show, one of my personal favorites and a big reason I'm studying English and Literature today.