Reading Rainbow


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Episodes: 155

Seasons: 21

Show dates: July 11, 1983 – November 10, 2006

Performers include: LeVar Burton, Stephen Horelick

Description: The show's core mission remained consistent: encouraging children to read and explore the world around them through literature. Each episode centered around a children's picture book, often narrated by a celebrity. The illustrations were brought to life using a technique called "iconographic animation," where the camera scanned each page in succession. Reading Rainbow emphasized compassionate curiosity and diversity, exposing young minds to a wide array of topics and cultures.
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