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Reading Rainbow

Levar Burton presents illustrated readings of children's books, accompanied by explorations of their related subjects.

LeVar Burton introduces a subject for each episode, pairing it with a featured children's book that is read in its entirety. The episode also includes recommendations for further reading.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Tight Times

1. Tight Times

Aired: Jun 6, 1983

What can you do with very little money? That's what the featured book and LeV...

Episode 2 Miss Nelson Is Back

2. Miss Nelson Is Back

Aired: Jun 7, 1983

As part of his birthday celebration, LeVar gets made-up like a movie monster,...

Episode 3 Bea and Mr. Jones

3. Bea and Mr. Jones

Aired: Jun 8, 1983

LeVar is already worn out after working on several scenes all day long on the...

Episode 5 Louis the Fish

5. Louis the Fish

Aired: Jun 10, 1983

Starting at the New England Aquarium, LeVar gets into a lengthy observation o...

Episode 6 Digging Up Dinosaurs

6. Digging Up Dinosaurs

Aired: Jun 13, 1983

Technically not the first science-related show in its history, LeVar seeks a ...

Episode 12 Three by the Sea

12. Three by the Sea

Aired: Jun 21, 1983

LeVar spends a day at the beach, where he notices that everyone is reading th...

Episode 13 Arthur's Eyes

13. Arthur's Eyes

Aired: Jun 22, 1983

LaVar explores seeing and our other senses, as Bill Cosby tells the story of ...

Episode 15 Ty's One Man Band

15. Ty's One Man Band

Aired: Jun 23, 1983

LeVar is ready to find music everywhere, and he does. This show includes the ...

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Reading Rainbow Videos

PBS Kids Promo: Reading Rainbow (2002)

PBS Kids Promo: Reading Rainbow (2002)

Info about Reading Rainbow

Seasons: 21

Current Status: Ended

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Comedy, Drama, Family, Sci-Fi, Animation, Fantasy

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