Reading Rainbow Remembered

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Reading Rainbow Remembered

Posted: 8/28/09 at 5:41pm

Today marked the final episode for the educational television show Reading Rainbow, which was one of my favorite shows growing up. Apparently educational tv only has room for shows that teach kids the basic tools for reading and there's no money left over for a show that really digs into why reading is so great. Of course, I freely admit the importance of making sure kids learn phonics and the other basics, but I can't help regretting the end of this fine show. Anyone else out there used to watch Reading Rainbow and care to share favorite episodes or books that were covered? I was always a fan of Watch the Stars Come Out, on the episode where you got to learn about the restoration of the Statue of Liberty :)

Ah well, farewell to a great show that encouraged my love of reading!

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re: Reading Rainbow Remembered

Posted: 8/28/09 at 5:57pm

I LOVED This Show!

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re: Reading Rainbow Remembered

Posted: 8/28/09 at 6:03pm

I have a Reading Rainbow shirt!

re: Reading Rainbow Remembered

Posted: 8/28/09 at 6:48pm

I loved that show, too, even when it was well below my reading level. The opening credits were so pretty! (And I'm pretty sure I can still sing the theme.)

re: Reading Rainbow Remembered

Posted: 8/28/09 at 9:12pm

I can sing the theme as well. Loved this show. Sorry to see that money issues are forcing it to end.

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re: Reading Rainbow Remembered

Posted: 8/28/09 at 9:15pm

Awwwww. I loved this show. Add me to the list of people who can still sing the theme song. My favorite part was the book reviews. "But you don't have to take my word for it!"

re: Reading Rainbow Remembered

Posted: 8/29/09 at 12:43am

this was the BEST episode ever!!!!!!!!! this song is so damn catchy! hahah
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU--IvskmWA

re: Reading Rainbow Remembered

Posted: 8/29/09 at 12:45am

and this one too!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm_Mv4uL3s4

re: Reading Rainbow Remembered

Posted: 8/29/09 at 1:48am

Besides Sesame Street, I think Reading Rainbow was the foremost TV show that made me who I am today. I LOVED it.

This video is hilarious: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1BrWVDwVPM

I just love the idea of a room of young hipsters in which LeVar Burton gets a huge standing ovation.

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re: Reading Rainbow Remembered

Posted: 8/29/09 at 2:58am

You know, whenever I thought about Reading Rainbow it was that library number that always came to mind.

I just love the idea of a room of young hipsters in which LeVar Burton gets a huge standing ovation.

That was awesome. I love how they all sang along.

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