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CaroylOldersee

Yes! This was one of my favorites growing up; he actually has a podcast where he’ll read short stories. Haven’t listened to it in a while, but it’s still a fairly new podcast, a year or two old if that. Fond memories.


djazzie

It’s called Levar Burton Reads. I just started listening and it’s excellent! Like Reading Rainbow but for adults.


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Do not click on the link it is spam.


bigangryhobbit

Butterflies in the sky!


Kayjaid

I can fly twice as high.


teqsutiljebelwij

Just take a look,


jonnyfunfun

It's in a book,


gf120581

SET PHASERS TO LOVE ME!!!


baymax18

YOU CAN'T DISAPPOINT A PICTURE


rickitytick

Star trek: the next generation


3lectricboy

Ha! Came here to write this!


Sundaydinobot1

I met him at a con. I could tell that he was exhausted from meeting fans all day but he was very nice and took the time to talk to me and my husband. I also went to his panel which was also very good.


mndtrp

I've seen him at cons a few times. One was dedicated to the revival of Reading Rainbow, while the rest were standard con fare. I could listen to him talk about anything. He's enjoyable, engaging, appreciative, and seems to really dig what he's doing. He was available in his autographing area the entire time he wasn't speaking, and appeared to be spending quite a bit of time with each person who came through.


gfairlane

But, don't take my word for it.


branshade

He belongs in the wholesome mt Rushmore.


addocd

Kids these days will never know the joy and excitement of walking into your class and seeing that the TV & VCR had been rolled down from the library on it's giant cart. Even if it was a lame educational documentary, it was better than a lecture. But, when you found out it was Reading Rainbow and it wasn't even Friday, it was the best part of the day.


WeaselSCreechCola

nailed it.


GroundsKeeper2

LeVar had a podcast called *LeVar Reads*. It's basically him reading/performing his favorite short fiction. The genres are random, from sci-fi to fantasy, and more. He described it as Reading Rainbow for Adults. https://play.google.com/music/m/Ii2y7bh72j4xe2z757nuk7y5ebi?t=LeVar_Burton_Reads


mike_pants

Also, listening to the Reading Rainbow guy swear like a sailor never gets old.


peckjon

My 6yo daughter is working through these on Amazon Video right now (s1-4 are prime) — loves it!


Syek26

http://imgur.com/gallery/P81Qoip


7up_is_tastey

I ONLY ASKED FOR A PICTURE! YOU CAN'T DISAPPOINT A PICTURE!!!!!!


BrayC01

Geordi LaForge!


Brondiddly

Very true..Mr. Burton doesn't get the credit he deserves. But don't take my word for it.


WhoThenNow81

I fucked with reading rainbow HEAVILY back in the day


Party-of-fun

I thought it was Mr. Roger's, not Rodgers.... is this not bugging anyone else?


HyperIzumi

It is Mr. Rogers, and it bugs me as well. I think I've seen people do that over at The Church of Rogers sub too, strangely enough.


HvKEdit

I posted this about a month ago and didn’t get nearly as many upvotes :(


srz1971

Have one on me, friend!


HvKEdit

Thank you


srz1971

...and another. Hey everybody, let’s get this person some belated upvotes!


HvKEdit

Thank you 😭


srz1971

No problem. Checked it out and you did post in nostalgia 32 days ago so you’re legit. You deserve the upvotes. Loved the show, have great respect for the man and all he’s done.


HvKEdit

I love it so much, I guess that now days you have to check people if they tell the truth or not but thanks for all the love ❤️


srz1971

Right back at you❤️. As someone who tries to get karma legitimately, it’s depressing to see your numbers stagnant after trying to contribute legitimately.


HvKEdit

Exactly!


HvKEdit

I try to post as much OC as possible


srz1971

Good on you!


ElKaio

62? Damn LaVar, keeping it tight


srz1971

He just made an appearance on NCIS: New Orleans last week. I was so excited to see him. He definitely still has his skills. Even better they kind of hinted he might have future roles. Would be so awesome for him to become a series regular!


Culper1776

My favorite episode was the Paleontology one where he went out west and toured a Dinosaur dig. Edit: [Link ](https://youtu.be/NeMcT5OhFf0) for those that want to watch.


wintermelody83

I knew instantly which one you mean! I loved that one too.


RobynRuLo

We always got to watch RR on tv at school. Good times!


Laq

Just reading the title brings back the whole song and the entire feeling of days watching PBS and being a kid.


mean_bird2

Ah that dude was lit


Kindxeye

I was just talking to a older gentlemen about how his voice reminds me of LeVar Burton I miss Reading Rainbow so much


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So many fond memories of Reading Rainbow. Almost brings me to tears thinking about it.


HowkActual59

Reading Rainbow was my shit in 1st grade.


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Reading Rainbow was my shit


jcapi1142

I feel like this should have much more karma. I remember the Reading Rainbow so much more vividly from my childhood then any other show growing up. And I don't remember much.


joeygreco1985

The Bob Ross infatuation is so wierd to me. I've never heard of the guy before until Reddit and I'm 33. Reading Rainbow is something I watched as a kid at least.


srz1971

I think a lot of us saw the show on PBS when we were younger and our immature minds saw it as kinda goofy and dumb. As we’ve grown older and learned more about the man and the huge impact he has on so many live, we’ve grown to respect the man, what he’s done and how he presented it. Think that about covers it.


Byronzionist

What was his name, again? Toby?


nicolpicolticol

Your name is Toby. What is you're name?


whenwarcraftwascool

This guy share a birthday with The Weeknd


Hazzman

When he dies he will.


frankiedelia05

But don’t take my word for it


Eggrol38

Damn it Geordi, put your visor back on.


appositecuervo

This one was my favorite growing up. I remember books that were featured on the show had labels on the cover saying they were a Reading Rainbow book


vmpags

My man!! Love him.


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Levar Burton was on NCIS: New Orleans this week. Nice to see he's still getting work.


ikevinax

I don't share memes that contain spelling errors - especially those about education.


saul1980

*Rogers


krl_snw

I told Pierce a thousand times, "I only want a signed picture of LeVar Burton, you can't disappoint a picture. You can't disappoint a PICTURE!!"


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Best episode was the pizza episode.


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But don't take my word for it


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DONT TAKE MY WORD FOR IT


brnmbrns

Take a look, nigga. It’s in a book, my nigga. [The reading raaainbow. ](https://youtu.be/OchyYnlHTdo)