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     1. Tight Times Jun 6, 1983
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     • Host LeVar Burton introduces the book "Tight Times" and visits the public library.
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     2. Miss Nelson Is Back Jun 7, 1983
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     • Ruth Buzzi narrates "Miss Nelson Is Back"; LeVar embarks on a birthday treasure hunt.
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     3. Bea and Mr. Jones Jun 8, 1983
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     • A kindergartner and her father trade places in "Bea and Mr. Jones.".

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › LeVar_BurtonLeVar Burton - Wikipedia

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   He played Geordi La Forge in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994), Kunta Kinte in the ABC miniseries Roots (1977), and was the host of the PBS Kids educational television series Reading Rainbow for 23 years (1983–2006).

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   What happened to Reading Rainbow?

   • Burton was the host and executive producer of Reading Rainbow starting in 1983 for PBS. The series ran for 23 seasons. After Reading Rainbow went off the air in 2006, Burton and his business partner, Mark Wolfe, acquired the global rights to the brand and formed RRKIDZ, a new media company for children.

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   Who is Reading Rainbow with LeVar Burton?

   • Reading Rainbow: With LeVar Burton, Jennifer Betit Yen, Arnold Stang, Fred Newman. Levar Burton introduces young viewers to illustrated readings of children's literature and explores their related subjects.

   Reading Rainbow (TV Series 1983–2006) - IMDb

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   Was 'Reading Rainbow' a good show?

   • Never the icon that its friendly rivals “Sesame Street” or “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” were, and drawing nowhere near the audience numbers of cable TV behemoth Nickelodeon’s hits, “Reading Rainbow” was still a show watched and beloved by early readers, their parents, teachers and others.

   How LeVar Burton helped make 'Reading Rainbow' a classic - Los Angeles

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   Why was 'Reading Rainbow' a radical departure from other shows?

   • “It was about literature and the written word, it was about kids, it was about having kids discover the power of literature through the medium of television and that was why ‘Reading Rainbow’ was such a radical departure from other shows of its era.”

   How LeVar Burton helped make 'Reading Rainbow' a classic - Los Angeles

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Reading_RainbowReading Rainbow - Wikipedia

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   Reading Rainbow was hosted by actor and executive producer LeVar Burton, who was then known for his role in Roots. The show was produced first by Lancit Media Entertainment (1983-2001), and later On-Screen Entertainment (2002-2006).

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6. www.imdb.com › title › tt0085075Reading Rainbow (TV Series 1983–2006) - IMDb

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   Reading Rainbow is a TV series that features children's literature and related subjects, hosted by LeVar Burton. IMDb provides cast and crew information, episode guide, user reviews, trivia, and more for this educational and entertaining show.

   • 8.4/10 (5.2K)
   • Release Date: 1983-06-06

   • Genre: Animation, Comedy, Drama
   • Runtime: 30

7. www.latimes.com › entertainment-arts › tvHow LeVar Burton helped make 'Reading Rainbow' a classic ...

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   Jul 11, 2023 · Despite facing political headwinds and raising 'suspicion' among publishers, 'Reading Rainbow' introduced generations of American kids to books.

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   • Author: Jonathan Taylor

8. www.npr.org › 2022/04/28 › 1095196523LeVar Burton will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award ... - NPR

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   Apr 28, 2022 · LeVar Burton has won 12 Daytime Emmys and a Peabody Award for his work as the host and executive producer of the longtime PBS children's program Reading Rainbow.

9. www.nickiswift.com › 102717Whatever Happened To LeVar Burton Of Reading Rainbow?

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   Feb 3, 2023 · From 1983 to 2006, he hosted PBS's Reading Rainbow, a kids' show all about the wonders and delights of books.

10. www.pbs.org › video › levar-burton-reflects-proudlyLevar Burton Reflects Proudly on "Reading Rainbow" - PBS

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    Watch Levar Burton reflect on his proudest achievement, hosting and producing "Reading Rainbow", a children's TV show that promoted literacy and diversity. He shares his family's belief in the power of education and its impact on generations of viewers.

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