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

Featured in I Love the 80's 3-D: 1983 (2005)

User Reviews

Best Show Ever

As a child of the 80s "Reading Rainbow" was a big part of television for me.

I remember watching it in school sometimes and I LOVED it. Lavar Burton is an awesome host. Hosting the same show for so many years shows his dedication to literacy among children. Each show taught you about a few different books. I even remember the theme song and does my 16-year-old brother. I haven't seen it in years though. For some odd reason PBS doesn't are it in the Atlanta area. I highly recommend this show for parents now. "Reading Rainbow" is a rare show that is educational and entertaining. If it were still aired here, this is one 22-year-old that would still watch it!