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Reading Rainbow

Summary Reading Rainbow is a children's series designed to promote reading comprehension in elementary school age children. Host LeVar Burton introduces the theme of the episode and the book to be profiled in an animated story using the illustrations from the book and narrated by a celebrity, such as Bill Cosby, Ruby Dee, Richard Gere, and the l...

  • 1983
  • TV-Y
  • PBS
  • 1983
  • TV-Y
  • PBS

Reading Rainbow

17 Seasons
Season 1 Premiere: Jun 6, 1983
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User Score Generally Favorable Based on 5 User Ratings
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Summary Reading Rainbow is a children's series designed to promote reading comprehension in elementary school age children. Host LeVar Burton introduces the theme of the episode and the book to be profiled in an animated story using the illustrations from the book and narrated by a celebrity, such as Bill Cosby, Ruby Dee, Richard Gere, and the l...

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 5 User Ratings
7.6
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4 Ratings
0% Mixed
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20% Negative
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80% Positive
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0% Mixed
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20% Negative
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Production Company:
  • WNED-TV Buffalo
  • Lancit Media Entertainment
Initial Release Date: Jun 6, 1983
Number of seasons: 17 Seasons
Rating: TV-Y
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Awards

Daytime Emmy Awards
• 26 Wins & 98 Nominations
Image Awards (NAACP)
• 5 Wins & 13 Nominations
Online Film & Television Association
• 2 Wins & 7 Nominations

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