Tag: Reading Rainbow
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The One Thing LeVar Burton Would Change About His Star Trek Character
LeVar Burton has played more meaningful roles in his career than most actors could dream of. From his turn on the groundbreaking 1977 miniseries “Roots” to his work on the PBS children’s show “Reading Rainbow,” Burton has been a beloved mainstay in American homes for decades. These days, he’s busy with all sorts of projects,…
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LeVar Burton Will Host A Trivial Pursuit Game Show, And Everything Is Right With The World
Somebody needs to order a ton of colored wedge pieces. “Reading Rainbow” host and all-around national treasure LeVar Burton will be hosting a game show version of the classic game “Trivial Pursuit,” which is currently in development at Hasbro’s Entertainment One (eOne). Burton will executive produce the show under his LeVar Burton Entertainment (Lbe) banner…
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LeVar Burton: Having ‘Jeopardy!’ Hosted by Person of Color Is ‘Good for America’
Nearly a decade after first tweeting that hosting “Jeopardy!” would be his dream job, LeVar Burton is finally taking the podium this week to guest host the iconic quiz show. The former “Reading Rainbow” host and “Roots” star has been a fan favorite to take over “Jeopardy!” hosting duties following Alex Trebek’s passing earlier this…