“Reading Rainbow”

Aired: '83-'06 on PBS.

The Premise: LeVar Burton goes on helicopter rides. Celebrities narrate books. Kids review books. Books are awesome!

Why We Loved It: LeVar Burton's soothing voice and megawatt smile was a huge draw, and watching books come to life in animated segments was super fun.

What It Taught Us: Take a look, it's in a book.