LeVar Burton
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LeVar Burton’s ‘Reading Rainbow’ Beats ‘Veronica Mars’ Kickstarter Backer Record
The beloved children’s show now holds the record for largest amount of backers on the crowdfunding site
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Seth MacFarlane Will Match Next $1 Million Pledged to ‘Reading Rainbow’ Kickstarter
With five days left to go in the campaign, “Family Guy” creator is hoping to help LeVar Burton raise the remaining $1 million he needs to reach his stretch goal of $5 million
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LeVar Burton Uses Urban Dictionary to Prove the World Needs ‘Reading Rainbow’ During Surprise ‘@Midnight’ Visit (Exclusive Video)
The actor, who has raised more than $3.7 million in his quest to bring back the classic children’s program, proved his point on ‘@midnight’ by reading definitions from Urban Dictionary
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LeVar Burton on Reviving ‘Reading Rainbow,’ Mentor William Shatner and Being the Butt of the Joke
Burton tells TheWrap that Shatner taught him to “take the piss” out of the pop culture tag
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LeVar Burton Becomes Mad With the Power of Books in ‘Reading Rainbow’ Theme Song Parody (Video)
Burton takes reading very seriously — except when Funny or Die comes calling
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LeVar Burton’s ‘Reading Rainbow’ Kickstarter Success Has Renewed His Faith in Humanity
“Our children are important, and they deserve to reach their full potential,” the actor and host of the classic educational program told fans on Reddit
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LeVar Burton Breaks Down In Tears After Raising $1 Million For ‘Reading Rainbow’ Reboot (Video)
Burton’s heartfelt reaction upon learning his Kickstarter goal was reached is captured on tape
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LeVar Burton Hits $1 Million ‘Reading Rainbow’ Kickstarter Goal in Less Than 24 Hours
By 5 p.m. PT he had fully funded the child literacy program reboot
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LeVar Burton Launches Kickstarter Campaign to Revive ‘Reading Rainbow’ (Video)
The popular children’s show host is aiming to raise $1 million to bring his beloved children’s show to the web
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‘Roots’ Remake in the Works at History
Cable network is developing a revamp of iconic 1977 miniseries
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PBS Through the Years: A Programming Mix That Was Never Broken (Photos)
"Sesame Street" first aired in 1969, and has always focused on creativity and thought-provoking content for children taught by Muppets, celebrity guests, videos, and unforgettable songs. It's never slowed down — and has grown over the decades from a low-budget kids' show to a mini media empire.
