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Reading Rainbow is an American children's television series aired by PBS from June 6, 1983 until November 10, 2006 that encouraged reading among children. The award-winning public television series garnered over 200 broadcast awards, including scores of Emmy Awards, many for "Outstanding Children's Series". The series was created under the leadership of Cecily Truett Lancit and Larry Lancit, at Lancit Media Productions in New York. The concept of a reading series for children was inspired by Twila Liggett, Ph.D., of Lincoln, Nebraska of the Great Plains National Instructional Television Library at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Paul Schupbach, director of the Great Plains National Instructional Television LIbrary; and Tony Buttino, of WNED-TV Buffalo, New York. The original team included Lynne Brenner Ganek, Ellen Schecter, and LeVar Burton as host.

Genres: Children
Station: PBS (US)
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Status: Ended
Start: 1983-06-06

Reading Rainbow Season 1 Air Dates


S01E01 - Tight Times Air Date: 06 June 1983 18:30 -

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LeVar visits a pet show and discovers all kinds of unusual pets, including pet rocks. He explains that even during "tight times" there are all kinds of ways to have fun and that working together and using imagination are what is important.


S01E02 - Miss Nelson is Back Air Date: 07 June 1983 18:30 -

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LeVar is surprised in this episode as he discovers a mysterious treasure hunt, which leads him to be transformed by a make up artist and then to a mysterious magical performance by Black Stone the Magician. The real surprise turns out to be a birthday party for LeVar.


S01E03 - Bea and Mr. Jones Air Date: 08 June 1983 18:30 -

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LeVar uses the costumes from Reading Rainbow to dress up like people he has always wanted to be, and points out the importance of being ourselves and striving to be all we can be.


S01E04 - Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain Air Date: 09 June 1983 18:30 -

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LeVar talks about rainy day activities, including an aerial chase of a thunderstorm and puddle hopping. Viewers also get to visit the National Center for Atmospheric research and learn about various aspects of weather and occupations that are dependent upon meteorology.


S01E05 - Louis the Fish Air Date: 10 June 1983 18:30 -

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LeVar goes on an exploration of exotic marine life, tide pools, and dolphins while he explains that pretending to be someone else can be exciting and can also be a way of discovering how wonderful it is to be yourself. LeVar visits the New England Aquarium in Boston, Ma, and the Aqua Circus of Cape Cod where trained dolphins Dixie and Dolly reside.


S01E06 - Digging Up Dinosaurs Air Date: 13 June 1983 18:30 -

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LeVar goes on in the video to explore the fascination of dinosaurs that lived and then disappeared millions of years ago. Humor is interspersed in interviews with a ranger and a paleontologist who take LeVar on a fossil tour of Dinosaur National Monument.


S01E07 - Liang and the Magic Paintbrush Air Date: 14 June 1983 18:30 -

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LeVar explores how art is integrated into many aspects of the Chinese American culture. He takes a trip to New York City's Chinatown and visits with an expert of Chinese calligraphy, a stonecarver who makes LeVar a name stamp, and a gourmet Chinese chef. He also takes viewers to the New York Institute of Technology where he is shown how to use computer graphics to create art. Then LeVar participates in a Chinese parade.


S01E08 - Gila Monsters Meet You at the Airport Air Date: 15 June 1983 18:30 -

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LeVar learns more about the West when he joins a biologist who shows him the Arizona desert and tells him about the plant and animal life—and he learns just what Gila monsters are.


S01E09 - Three Days on a River in a Red Canoe Air Date: 16 June 1983 18:30 -

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LeVar encounters fun and excitement as he goes camping with a group of young friends, and then shares his experiences of an African vacation where he rode a raft down the white water of the dangerous and uncharted Zabezi River.


S01E10 - The Gift of the Sacred Dog Air Date: 17 June 1983 18:30 -

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LeVar visits the Crow Agency in Montana and observes a special ceremony of the Old Elk family. He shows viewers how contemporary and traditional Native American life and traditions meet. Viewers also learn that some words we use have Native American roots.


S01E11 - Gregory, the Terrible Eater Air Date: 20 June 1983 18:30 -

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LeVar explores how people as well as animals need a nutritionally balanced diet. Join him on a fun-filled trip to the San Diego Zoo, Billy and Nanny's Barnyard Café and visit with a famous New York chef.


S01E12 - Three by the Sea Air Date: 21 June 1983 18:30 -

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LeVar learns that telling a story or listening to one can unlock the imagination as he watches Chicago City Limits, an improvisational performance group. Kids tell their own stories in the books they make. While walking the beach, LeVar explores the history and adventure of sea chanteys, and talks with winners of a sand sculpture contest.


S01E13 - Arthur's Eyes Air Date: 22 June 1983 18:30 -

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S01E14 - The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash Air Date: 23 June 1983 18:30 -

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A school trip to a peaceful farm turns wild when Jimmy's pet boa constrictor escapes.


S01E15 - Ty's One Man Band Air Date: 24 June 1983 18:30 -

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This episode leads LeVar on an exploration to a concert in the park where he discovers a rap-band, doo-wa group, jazz band, and salsa band-all different types of music. An a cappella singing group and the talented Ben Vereen add to the mix. Then a visit with the Reading Rainbow's music director shows how he performs magic with a music synthesizer.

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