"Reading Rainbow" (1983) TV series 1983-????

User Rating:

8.0/10   

Directors:

Larry Lancit
Mark Mannucci

Writer:

Rob Stork (multiple episodes)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | unknown

Genre:

Family

Plot:

Levar Burton introduces an appropriate subject for each episode to go with the featured children's book that is read in its entirity...

Plot Keywords:

Book | Reading | Educational | Book Review | Smart

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 29 wins & 52 nominations

Cast

LeVar Burton

...

Himself - Host (150 episodes, 1983-2005)

Runtime:

30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono | Stereo

Certification:

USA:TV-G (1983-1996) | USA:TV-Y

Company:

Lancit Media Entertainment

Trivia:

Host LeVar Burton continued hosting the series while also co-starring in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1987). 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.

Quotes:

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

Movie Connections:

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

Take a look, it's in a book!

I remember watching "Reading Rainbow" with my youngest sister thirteen years ago. Being an avid fan of children's literature, I love to discover the new titles and receive literary recommendations for my preschool son who now loves it as much as I.

The authors who create such magnificent literature for the youngsters today are to be commended! The illustrators bring such light and color to each story that the story becomes real before your eyes! The celebrity readers bring the authors' stories to life and open up new vistas for children.

Levar Burton seems to really enjoy visiting new places and trying new things; he's the original and continuing host. Find it on a local PBS station near you and watch the magic!