‘Reading Rainbow’ Returns: Classic PBS Show Rebooted 20 Years After Final Episode

The revival will live as a digital series through Sony's Kidzuko platform, with creator Mychal Threets serving as host.

PBS’ ‘Reading Rainbow’—originally hosted by LeVar Burton—returns with a new host & format

Popular content creator, Mychal Threets a.k.a Mychal the Librarian, will host the ‘Reading Rainbow’ reboot. After 20 years off the ...

‘Reading Rainbow’ Is Back, This Time Without ‘Star Trek’ Legend LeVar Burton

The reboot aims to bring back the book magic of the beloved 'Star Trek' star's time on the PBS series. Just as the original LeVar Burton-hosted Reading Rainbow provided generations with an avenue to ...

‘Reading Rainbow’ returns to PBS with viral librarian as new host

This article has been updated to reflect that new episodes of “Reading Rainbow” will be released on the KidZuko YouTube channel. Take a look, it’s in a book. “Reading Rainbow,” the renowned PBS ...
Vulture

Telematrix No. 64: October 2, 2025

So, you like games? Vulture’s Movies Fantasy League just kicked off its new season. It’s fun, it’s free, and there are some killer prizes on the line. Sign up to play here, or learn more at the MFL ...