On This Day: June 6, 1983 – Reading Rainbow Premieres on PBS

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On This Day: June 6, 1983 – Reading Rainbow Premieres on PBS.

On this day June 6, 1983, Reading Rainbow premiered on PBS, launching a beloved educational series that encouraged generations of children to develop a love of reading. Hosted by LeVar Burton, the show blended storytelling with real world explorations tied to the books being featured, offering kids a bridge between imagination and everyday life.

Running for 21 seasons with 55 episodes, Reading Rainbow became...
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