Reading Rainbow

1983 • PBS Kids
4.6
132 reviews
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Animal Cafe episodes (4)

1 Animal Café
6/23/86
LeVar goes to a 24-hour diner to look into night jobs, and profiles people who have occupations in the evening and early morning hours, like radio DJ’s, bakers, cab drivers, and police officers. In a separate story, a man ventures into a cave to see bats and other nocturnal animals. Martin Short narrates the story of “Animal Cafe,” about a cat and dog who operate a third shift restaurant for all the animals in their neighborhood while keeping it a secret from their human owner.
2 The Tortoise and the Hare
7/3/85
LeVar has entered a bicycle race. He’s in competition not just with the other bikers, but with himself as well. This program also includes a lengthy piece on a karate class. Comedienne Gilda Radner reads the Aesop’s tale of “The Tortoise and the Hare,” about an arrogant rabbit that’s over confident that he can beat a determined turtle in a foot race.
3 Ludlow Laughs
7/6/89
LeVar is assigned a comedy makeover to learn more about comedy. Phillis Diller narrates “Ludlow Laughs,” a tale about a man who never smiled at all until one strange night when he started to laugh out loud.
4 Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message
4/10/97
LeVar discusses how people show gratitude for kind acts and how we can repay each other in acts of kindness to spread good will in the world. Nicholson Earl Billey reads the featured story, a poem of greeting that Native Americans say each day to bless the earth and pray for all the gifts they have been given by respecting the planet.

About this show

Take a look, it’s in a book, a Reading Rainbow! For over 30 years, this beloved children’s television series has been bringing stories to life. Hosted by acclaimed actor LeVar Burton, journey to exciting places and build a lasting connection with your favorite books — but you don’t have to take our word for it.

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4.6
132 reviews
Chris Gatlin
November 8, 2019
I gave this when it starts because it doesn't reach you it really doesn't help me I go to church well Elementary and I have trouble reading. And this is really hard for me just because I billing already or not so but can see all of that first one Russ Bell because stuff like that and stuff like that I can't spell so right now we're reading this I'm now using the intercom that goes on but it might be some words wrong or something but this do not read it to you when I hope you can learn it. Please
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Awesome Cat
June 3, 2022
WAS a good show that also shows how things are made or works like with the bowling episode. Was good before LevarBurton corrupted it with his l g b t grooming supporting l 0 x i s m!! R a c i s t s !!
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FactsDontCare AboutFeelings
June 3, 2022
WAS a good show that also shows how things are made or works like with the bowling episode. Was good before LevarBurton corrupted it with his l g b t grooming supporting l 0 x i s m!! R a c i s t s !!
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