Reading Rainbow (1983– )
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Levar Burton introduces young viewers to illustrated readings of children's literature and explores their related subjects.
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As of November 2018, development is under way for a new television program of Reading Rainbow, thanks to a new grant from the John R. Oishei Foundation.
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LeVar Burton:
Of course, you don't have to take *my* word for it.
Alternate Versions
Recent airings (2000) have re-edited older episodes to include new footage of Levar Burton running around with kids to a new Reading Rainbow theme song at the beginning and end.
Soundtracks
Reading Rainbow Theme SongWritten by Stephen Horelick and Dennis Neil Kleinman and Janet Weir
Performed by Tina Fabrique
[Her version of the theme song ran from 1983 until 1999]
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Release Date:
6 June 1983Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
USA
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