"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:

Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Godzilla vs. Megalon (#3.12)" (1991)

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.