Reading Rainbow
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Levar Burton introduces young viewers to illustrated readings of children's literature and explores their related subjects.
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Currently you are able to watch Reading Rainbow streaming on PBS KIDS (Via Prime Video), and Prime Video. It is also possible to buy Reading Rainbow on Prime Video, and Apple TV.
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| Country | Services | Access with NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Prime Video, PBS Kids (Free) | ✅ |
| United Kingdom | Not Available | ✅ |
| Australia | Not Available | ✅ |
| Canada | Not Available | ✅ |
| New Zealand | Not Available | ✅ |
Streaming availability last updated: 03:04:03 AM, 05/18/2025 PST
More Information on Reading Rainbow
Levar Burton introduces young viewers to illustrated readings of children's literature and explores their related subjects. Reading Rainbow featuring LeVar Burton and Arnold Stang has one or more episodes streaming with subscription on Prime Video, streaming with subscription on PBS KIDS (Via Prime Video), available for purchase on Apple TV, and 1 other. It's an animation and drama show with 155 episodes over 21 seasons. Reading Rainbow is no longer running and has no plans to air new episodes or seasons.
Self - Host
LeVar Burton
Himself - Narrator (voice)
Arnold Stang
Herself - Narrator (voice)
Ruby Dee
Himself - Narrator (voice)
Fred Newman
Himself - Narrator (voice)
Vincent Gardenia
Himself - Narrator (voice)
Michael Ansara
Himself - Narrator (voice)
Martin Short
Himself - Narrator (voice)
James Avery
Herself - Narrator (voice)
Lea Salonga
Herself - Narrator (voice)
Julia Child
Herself - Narrator (voice)
Ruth Buzzi
Herself - Narrator (voice)
Madeline Kahn
Himself - Narrator (voice)
James Earl Jones
Herself - Narrator (voice)
Linda Gelman
Herself - Narrator (voice)
Lauren Tom
Himself - Narrator (voice)
Patrick McCaffrey
Herself - Narrator (voice)
Carolyn McHanon
Executive Producer
Cecily Truett
Executive Producer
Larry Lancit
Executive Producer
Tony Buttino
Executive Producer
Twila Liggett
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EPISODE GUIDE
Reading Rainbow Season 21 Overview
Nov 6, 2006 - Nov 10, 2006Season 21 of Reading Rainbow has 5 episodes that are available to stream on PBS Kids (Free) and for Rent or Purchase on 1 Service.
Reading Rainbow Season 21 Episodes
S21 E05Show Way
Nov 10, 2006Show Way traces the lineage of one family's women who began creating quilts with secret maps to freedom during the...
S21 E05 of Reading Rainbow is available to stream on PBS Kids (Free) and for Rent or Purchase on 1 Service.
S21 E04 Game Day
Nov 9, 2006"Game Day", written by NFL superstar twin brothers Tiki and Ronde Barber, share the story of how, as youngsters, they...
S21 E04 of Reading Rainbow is available to stream on PBS Kids (Free) and for Rent or Purchase on 1 Service.
S21 E03 Boxes for Katje
Nov 8, 2006LeVar profiles Children For Children, a New York based youth organization that creates care packages for relief to children affected...
S21 E03 of Reading Rainbow is available to stream on PBS Kids (Free) and for Rent or Purchase on 1 Service.
