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reading rainbow

LeVar Burton of Reading Rainbow

LeVar Burton sued for using ‘Reading Rainbow’ catchphrase on his podcast

The actor is in a bitter legal battle over the iconic children show's intellectual property.

On Aug 9, 2017 by Ramon Ramirez

Streaming

YouTube for Kids to go live on Feb. 23

LeVar Burton is involved, so you know it'll be good.

On Feb 20, 2015 by [email protected]

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LeVar Burton of Reading Rainbow

Reading Rainbow’s LeVar Burton reads the story of Martin Luther King Jr.

Today is "more than just a day off from school."

On Jan 19, 2015 by [email protected]

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Everyone needs to watch this 8-year-old’s speech about books

"The world needs books. We... need books."

On Nov 30, 2014 by EJ Dickson

IRL

‘Reading Rainbow’ host LeVar Burton reads ‘Go the F**k to Sleep’

Butterfly in the f**king sky.

On Oct 26, 2014 by Aaron Sankin

Streaming

LeVar Burton educates kids on proper Twitter etiquette

"It's time to read what's in my feed!"

On Aug 8, 2014 by Miles Klee

Internet Culture

’90s nostalgia will make your kids dumb and uncreative

By being okay with regurgitated culture, we lower the bar for new culture.

On Jun 13, 2014 by Gillian Branstetter

Internet Culture Via

LeVar Burton unveils a cast of stars for ‘Reading Rainbow’

Some famous faces are going to be helping out with the crowdfunding campaign.

On Jun 12, 2014 by Mike Fenn

Streaming

Netflix is bringing ‘The Magic School Bus’ back for a new series

Finally, something the kids and overly nostalgic adults can be excited for.

On Jun 11, 2014 by Michelle Jaworski

Streaming

This updated ‘Reading Rainbow’ song gets a little dark

He can literally do anything.

On Jun 4, 2014 by Michelle Jaworski

Internet Culture

‘Reading Rainbow’ Kickstarter smashes through fundraising goals

Levar Burton was right all along: Weeee can be anythiiiiiiiiiiiing.

On May 29, 2014 by Aja Romano

Streaming

LeVar Burton launches Kickstarter campaign for reincarnating ‘Reading Rainbow’

The idea of Reading Rainbow returning to air is enough to reduce some people to full-on Troy from Community tears.

On May 28, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Streaming

YouTube Guide: “Reading Rainbow” remixed

PBS Digital Studios and John "melodysheep" Boswell present a gorgeous, remixed tribute to Reading Rainbow.

On Dec 3, 2012 by Michelle Jaworski

Streaming

How LeVar Burton returned to “Reading Rainbow”

Remember the PBS show about books? There will soon be an app for that—and a Twitter account.

On Feb 1, 2012 by David Holmes

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