Episodes (10)

The Bionic Bunny Show
S05E01 · The Bionic Bunny Show

Aug 14, 1988

In both the featured story and on the set of the show "Star Trek: the Next Generation" (which LeVar also stars in), we learn how TV shows are made and how actors in costumes and special effects can make imaginary things seem real.

Bugs
S05E02 · Bugs

Aug 15, 1988

With microorganisms under his belt, LeVar now goes on the lookout for insects.

The Robbery at the Diamond Dog Diner
S05E03 · The Robbery at the Diamond Dog Diner

Aug 16, 1988

LeVar tries to have lunch at a diner, but soon finds himself thrust into work. For some reason, he just doesn't understand luncheonette lingo.

Brush
S05E04 · Brush

Aug 17, 1988

Can inanimate things come to life, as the feature book suggests? LeVar finds out for himself in a factory where all the goods for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade are stored.

The Purple Coat
S05E05 · The Purple Coat

Aug 18, 1988

In New York again, LeVar goes to get a tailor-made jacket. In between comes a visit to the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Barn Dance!
S05E06 · Barn Dance!

Mar 26, 1989

LeVar is in Tennessee where he is going to a barn dance. Along the way, he meets the band who will be playing their Bluegrass music and meets a man who makes his own fiddles. At the barn, LeVar also learns a few dance steps for the big night. Roy Clark narrates "Barn Dance!", a story about a hoedown that is unlike any other.

Duncan and Dolores
S05E07 · Duncan and Dolores

Mar 27, 1989

There's more to the cat than meets the eye. It culminates with one of the stars of what was then believed to be Broadway's permanence: CATS. Jane Curtain narrates the featured book about a girl who wants a cat. In the story, Duncan and Dolores learn how to be themselves and earn each other's friendship.

Knots on a Counting Rope
S05E08 · Knots on a Counting Rope

Mar 28, 1989

What's a handicap to a determined individual? With LeVar camping out by himself, the show banks itself on a news anchor who had been born with deformed hands and feet. The featured story, Knots on a Counting Rope, tells about how a boy who is blind faces his own fears.

Mummies Made in Egypt
S05E09 · Mummies Made in Egypt

Mar 29, 1989

A camel is out of place in Boston, but LeVar rides one in preparation for a show that takes a close look at mummies. Corrine Orr narrates "Mummies Made in Egypt", a book that gives all the facts about what mummies are, how the ancient Egyptians were mummified, and what they resembled three thousand years ago.

Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters
S05E10 · Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters

Mar 30, 1989

LeVar celebrates the culture of Africa in New York City's Central Park where he learns how African drums are made, and also learns to make his first sounds on various African instruments. Phylicia Rashad narrates "Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters", an African tale about a villager who has two beautiful daughters with completely different personalities. Mufaro presents his daughters to the king who is looking for a wife.

About

Reading Rainbow Season 6 (1988) is released on Aug 14, 1988 and the latest season 15 of Reading Rainbow is released in 2000. Watch Reading Rainbow online - the English Family TV series from United States. Reading Rainbow is directed by Larry Lancit,Mark Mannucci,Hugh Martin,Mitch Geller and created by Ellen Schecter with LeVar Burton and Jennifer Betit Yen. Reading Rainbow is available online on PBS Kids Amazon Channel and Amazon Video.

LeVar Burton introduces an appropriate subject for each episode to go with the featured children's book that is read in its entirety. This is followed by suggestions of other books for further reading.

Countries:

United States

Language:

English

Production Companies:

WNED-TV Buffalo, Lancit Media Entertainment

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Opening books, opening minds.

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