Why was Reading Rainbow cancelled?

Reading Rainbow was cancelled in 2009 after 26 years on the air. Renewing the show would have cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, money no one was willing to put up to maintain broadcast rights.

How old was LeVar Burton when he played Kunta Kinte?

Burton, who played young Kunta Kinte, began to reminisce via Twitter by saying he was only 19 years old and a theater major at the University of Southern California when cast in the role.

Who was LeVar Burtons best man?

Almost everyone in the cast became life-long friends. At LeVar Burton’s 1992 wedding, Brent Spiner served as best man, and Sir Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, and Michael Dorn all served as ushers. Star Trek: The Next Generation: Man Of The People (1992)(#6.3) aired on that day.

What age is Reading Rainbow for?

The series of virtual, interactive events share the same core values and structure of the original Reading Rainbow program, geared toward children between 4 and 8 years old.

Is Reading Rainbow good for kids?

Stephen Krashen, an education researcher, has shown that when kids choose what they get to read and when, their vocabulary and language skills tend to improve, as does their overall knowledge and ability to think for themselves. The Reading Rainbow app seems particularly well-suited for that kind of reading experience.

What age are the Rainbow Fairy books for?

About the Author Rainbow Magic is the no. 1 bestselling series for children aged 5 and up with over 40 million copies sold worldwide!