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ClydeR
12-20-2019, 12:52 PM
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Zing! If you go after Trump, you better be prepared to take a lot worse. It's sad, though, that Trump will have to stop reading what was undoubtedly one of his favorite magazines.
Trump was referring to this editorial..
In our founding documents, Billy Graham explains that Christianity Today will help evangelical Christians interpret the news in a manner that reflects their faith. The impeachment of Donald Trump is a significant event in the story of our republic. It requires comment.
More... (https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2019/december-web-only/trump-should-be-removed-from-office.html)
But the facts in this instance are unambiguous: The president of the United States attempted to use his political power to coerce a foreign leader to harass and discredit one of the president’s political opponents. That is not only a violation of the Constitution; more importantly, it is profoundly immoral.
The reason many are not shocked about this is that this president has dumbed down the idea of morality in his administration. He has hired and fired a number of people who are now convicted criminals. He himself has admitted to immoral actions in business and his relationship with women, about which he remains proud. His Twitter feed alone—with its habitual string of mischaracterizations, lies, and slanders—is a near perfect example of a human being who is morally lost and confused.
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12-20-2019, 01:37 PM
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Reading Rainbow
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Genre
Educational television (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Educational_television)
Created by
Cecily Truett Lancit
Larry Lancit
Twila Liggett
Lynne Ganek
Tony Buttino
Presented by
LeVar Burton (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LeVar_Burton)
Theme music composer
Steve Horelick
Dennis Neil Kleinman
Janet Weir
Composer(s)
Steve Horelick
Country of origin
United States
Original language(s)
English
No. of seasons
21
No. of episodes
155 (list of episodes (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Reading_Rainbow_episodes))
Production
Executive producer(s)
David McCourt (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_McCourt)
Running time
26 minutes
Production company(s)
Lancit Media Productions
WNED-TV (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WNED-TV)
Distributor
Great Plains National Instructional Television Library
PBS
Release
Original network
PBS (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PBS) (1983-1999)
PBS Kids (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PBS_Kids) (1999-2009)
Picture format
480i (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/480i) (SDTV (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SDTV))
Audio format
Mono (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monophonic_sound) (1983–87)
Stereo (1984–87; some episodes, all episodes 1988–2006)
Original release
June 6, 1983 –
November 10, 2006[1] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-FinalChapter-1)[2] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-2)
External links
Website (https://www.readingrainbow.org/)
Reading Rainbow App
Original work
Educational App (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Educational_App&action=edit&redlink=1)
Reading Rainbow App for Kindle Fire on the Amazon Appstore (https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Rainbow-Kindle-Tablet-Educational/dp/B00B9K2TSQ)
Reading Rainbow App for iPad on the Apple App Store (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/reading-rainbow-read-along/id512350210?)
Reading Rainbow is an American half-hour educational children's television series (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children%27s_television_series) that aired on PBS Kids (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PBS_Kids) from June 6, 1983 to November 10, 2006, with a total of 155 half-hour episodes spanning over 21 seasons. The show encouraged children to read (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_(activity)). In 2012, an iPad and Kindle Fire educational interactive book reading and video field trip application was launched bearing the name of the program.
The public television (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_television) series garnered over 200 broadcast awards, including a Peabody Award (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peabody_Award) and 26 Emmy Awards (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmy_Award), 11 of which were in the "Outstanding Children's Series" category.[3] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-3) The series was created under the leadership of Cecily Truett Lancit and Larry Lancit, at Lancit Media Productions in New York. The concept of a reading series for children originated with Twila Liggett, PhD, and Paul Schupbach (director), of the Great Plains National Instructional Television Library at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Nebraska%E2%80%93Lincoln); and Tony Buttino, of WNED-TV (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WNED-TV) Buffalo, New York (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffalo,_New_York). The original team included Lynne Brenner Ganek, Ellen Schecter, and host LeVar Burton (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LeVar_Burton).
Each episode centered on a theme from a book, or other children's literature, which was explored through a number of segments or stories. The show also recommended books for kids to look for when they went to the library. It is the third-longest running children's series in PBS history, after Sesame Street (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sesame_Street) and Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mister_Rogers%27_Neighborhood). It was also one of the first PBS shows to be broadcast in stereo.
After the show's cancellation on November 10, 2006, reruns aired until August 28, 2009, when it was pulled from the schedule.[4] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-4) On June 20, 2012, the Reading Rainbow App was released for the iPad and, within 36 hours, became the #1 most-downloaded educational app in the iTunes App Store.[5] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-5) Built from the ground up by LeVar Burton and his company, RRKIDZ, the app allows children to read unlimited books, explore video field trips starring Burton, and earn rewards for reading. The week of June 11, 2013, Reading Rainbow celebrated its 30th anniversary.[6] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-6)
In May 2014, a Kickstarter (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kickstarter) campaign was launched to raise funds to make the app available online, Android (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_(operating_system)), game consoles, smartphones, and other streaming devices along with creating a classroom version with the subscription fee waived for up to 13,000 disadvantaged classrooms. The effort met its initial fundraising goal of $1,000,000 in eleven hours.[7] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-7) The campaign met its second goal of $5 million in the last 24 hours, triggering a matching $1 million from Seth MacFarlane (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seth_MacFarlane); the final amount raised on Kickstarter is $5,408,916 from 105,857 backers.[8] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-8)
Contents
1Show details (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#Show_details)
1.1Theme song and opening sequence (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#Theme_song_and_opening_sequence)
1.2Last years as TV series (2005–06) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#Last_years_as_TV_series_(2005%E2%8 0%9306))
2Relaunch as an app (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#Relaunch_as_an_app)
2.1Announcement and early developments (2010–14) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#Announcement_and_early_development s_(2010%E2%80%9314))
2.2Kickstarter revival campaign and aftermath (2014–17) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#Kickstarter_revival_campaign_and_a ftermath_(2014%E2%80%9317))
3Accolades (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#Accolades)
4Television, film, and music (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#Television,_film,_and_music)
5Animation producers (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#Animation_producers)
5.1Feature Book filming (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#Feature_Book_filming)
6Guest readers and contributors (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#Guest_readers_and_contributors)
7Writing and illustrating contest (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#Writing_and_illustrating_contest)
8References (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#References)
9External links (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#External_links)
Show details[edit (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Reading_Rainbow&action=edit§ion=1)]Reading Rainbow was hosted by actor and executive producer LeVar Burton (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LeVar_Burton), who is also known for his roles in Roots (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roots_(1977_miniseries)) and Star Trek: The Next Generation (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Trek:_The_Next_Generation). The show was produced first by Lancit Media Entertainment from 1983 to 2001, and then, by On-Screen Entertainment from 2002 to 2006.
Every episode featured a different book, often narrated by a celebrity. Celebrity readers included Philip Bosco (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Bosco) (Barbara Bash's Desert Giant: The World of the Saguaro Cactus), Michael Ansara (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Ansara) (Paul Goble (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Goble)'s The Gift of the Sacred Dog, Sheila MacGill Callahan's And Still the Turtle Watched), Josie de Guzman (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josie_de_Guzman) (Leyla Torres's Saturday Sancocho), Jason Robards (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Robards) (Francine Jacobs' Sam the Sea Cow), Bill Cosby (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Cosby) (Marc Brown's (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Brown_(author)) Arthur's Eyes), Eartha Kitt (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eartha_Kitt) (Megan McDonald (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megan_McDonald)'s Is This a House for Hermit Crab?), and Charles Kimbrough (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Kimbrough) (David Wiesner (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Wiesner)'s June 29, 1999). The featured story would often have still shots of the book's illustrated pages shown in succession, although on certain occasions the shots would be animated. After the featured story, Burton visited settings related to the episode's theme, often featuring interviews with guests. One episode featured a behind-the-scenes look at Star Trek: The Next Generation (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Trek:_The_Next_Generation). The final segment of each show, called Book Reviews, began with Burton's introductory catchphrase, "But you don't have to take my word for it," and featured children giving capsule reviews of books they liked. Burton ended most episodes with the phrase "I'll see you next time."
The series' pilot, which aired as the show's eighth episode in 1983, featured the book Gila Monsters Meet You at the Airport by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat and was narrated by Doug Parvin. It was created and produced in 1981. Burton hosted the program.
The daughters of producer Larry Lancit, Shaune and Caitlin Lancit, were often featured in the series, notably as the children thanking the sponsors at the beginning and end of the show.
Theme song and opening sequence[edit (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Reading_Rainbow&action=edit§ion=2)]The show's theme song was written by Steve Horelick, Dennis Neil Kleinman, and Janet Weir; Horelick also served as the series' music director and composer and received an Emmy nomination in 2007 for his work on the series. Over the show's 23-year run, it went through three variations of the theme song.
The original theme was performed by Tina Fabrique and featured one of the first uses of the Buchla synthesizer (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buchla_Electronic_Musical_Instruments) in a TV theme song. The original opening sequence, which consisted of a cartoon butterfly transforming the surroundings of young children reading books into cartoon fantasy lands, was used until August 1999. The introductory animation was drawn at Oldfather Studios in Lawrence, Kansas (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawrence,_Kansas) on the University of Kansas (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Kansas) campus.
In September 1999, episodes began using a new opening sequence which is live-action and features CGI in a space-themed world, with the same theme song performed first by Johnny Kemp (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Kemp).
A third intro was used starting in May 2000, performed by R&B artist Chaka Khan (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaka_Khan). The opening sequence is mostly the same as the second one, but this time featuring Burton in place of some of the animated elements.
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Late_Night_with_Jimmy_Fallon) parodied the theme song by presenting it as if it was written by The Doors (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Doors), and featured Fallon doing an accurate impression of Jim Morrison (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Morrison).[9] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-9)
Last years as TV series (2005–06)[edit (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Reading_Rainbow&action=edit§ion=3)]
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The Reading Rainbow logo used between 1983 and 1999.
Original production was to have ended after April 4, 2005, with the show continuing to air in reruns (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rerun), but host LeVar Burton (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LeVar_Burton) said on February 7, 2006, that five new episodes of the show would be shot in 2006 despite the continuing financial troubles of PBS.[10] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-10) The show aired its last episode on November 10, 2006.
Relaunch as an app[edit (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Reading_Rainbow&action=edit§ion=4)]Announcement and early developments (2010–14)[edit (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Reading_Rainbow&action=edit§ion=5)]Former executive producer LeVar Burton (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LeVar_Burton) announced on his Twitter feed on March 19, 2010, that "Reading Rainbow 2.0 is in the works."[11] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-11) On March 4, 2012, he announced that it was the "last day of shooting before launch!"[12] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-12)
On June 13, 2012, in a special presentation at Apple Inc (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Inc)'s annual World Wide Developers Conference (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Wide_Developers_Conference), Burton and his business partner, Mark Wolfe, introduced the new Reading Rainbow iPad App.[13] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-13) It became available in Apple's iTunes Store on June 20, 2012, and within 36 hours was the #1 educational app. In January 2014, the Reading Rainbow App surpassed 10M books read and video field trips watched by children in 18 months. [14] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-14)
Kickstarter revival campaign and aftermath (2014–17)[edit (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Reading_Rainbow&action=edit§ion=6)]On May 28, 2014, LeVar Burton started a Kickstarter fund to revive the show and materials. In under twelve hours the show had reached its $1 million goal. The new goal is to create an educational version for schools to use, free of cost to those schools in need, and help America get back to high literacy rates. They are also going to create a website for students to use to assist them with learning how to read. The following day, May 29, 2014, they reached two million dollars (double their goal) at 1:15 pm. PST.[15] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-15) The campaign raised $5,408,916 on Kickstarter with another one million from Seth MacFarlane (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seth_MacFarlane), and $70,000 raised via direct contributions. The grand total was $6,478,916.
With 105,857 backers, the campaign holds Kickstarter's record for most backers and is the 8th highest amount raised on Kickstarter (as of June 1, 2015).[16] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-16)
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In March 2016, Burton launched a new online educational service called Reading Rainbow Skybrary for Schools that follows the same mission of the television series, while expanding to integrate into classroom curriculums.[17] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-17)
In August 2017, WNED filed a wide-ranging lawsuit against Burton and RRKidz (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=RRKidz&action=edit&redlink=1) that demands Burton's company hand over administrative access to various websites and social media accounts. The lawsuit also seeks to enjoin Burton from using the Reading Rainbow catchphrase, "But you don't have to take my word for it," on his podcast.[18] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-18) As of October 2017, visiting the official Reading Rainbow website provides a page which states that "Recent legal disputes between WNED and LeVar Burton/RRKIDZ have been resolved and RRKIDZ no longer licenses the Reading Rainbow brand from WNED. WNED is currently working on the next chapter of Reading Rainbow and will continue its mission of fostering education for a new generation."[19] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-readingrainbowofficial-19)
Accolades[edit (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Reading_Rainbow&action=edit§ion=7)]Main article: List of accolades received by Reading Rainbow (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_accolades_received_by_Reading_Rainbow)
Television, film, and music[edit (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Reading_Rainbow&action=edit§ion=8)]Reading Rainbow and LeVar Burton have appeared in many works of popular culture.
Community (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community_(TV_series)) 2011 & 2014. LeVar Burton surprises his fan Troy Barnes (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troy_Barnes) (Donald Glover (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Glover)), leaving Troy speechless. Troy is later seen singing the Reading Rainbow theme song alone in a restroom, before breaking down in tears.
The Colbert Report (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Colbert_Report) 2013. LeVar Burton appears as the host of Reading Rainbow in a dreamlike sequence when Stephen Colbert (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Colbert_(character)) and Carey Mulligan (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carey_Mulligan) admit that they have never read The Great Gatsby (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Gatsby) and yet were both acting as if they did when discussing Mulligan's film based on the novel (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Gatsby_(2013_film)).
In 2012, Jimmy Fallon (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Fallon) performed "Reading Rainbow Theme (Butterfly in the Sky)" in the style of The Doors (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Doors) on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Late_Night_with_Jimmy_Fallon), with Fallon portraying Jim Morrison (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Morrison). The performance was later uploaded on NBC's YouTube channel.[20] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-20)
PBS (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PBS) Digital Studios 2012. On Behalf of PBS, a.k.a. Melody Sheep remixed the "Reading Rainbow Theme (Butterfly in the Sky)", earning over 1 million views on YouTube.[21] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-21)
LeVar Burton and an episode of Reading Rainbow appears in director Zach Braff (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zach_Braff)'s feature film Wish I Was Here (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wish_I_Was_Here) (2014) which stars Braff, Kate Hudson (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_Hudson), Jim Parsons (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Parsons), and James Avery (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Avery_(actor)).
A sample (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sampling_(music)) of an interview of Ricky Lee Jones (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricky_Lee_Jones) is mistakenly attributed to the show as the main vocal element on the track "Little Fluffy Clouds (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Fluffy_Clouds)" by The Orb (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Orb), released in 1990.[22] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-22)[23] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-23)
Animation producers[edit (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Reading_Rainbow&action=edit§ion=9)]Feature Book filming[edit (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Reading_Rainbow&action=edit§ion=10)]The photographing of the Feature Book segments was by:
Centron Films (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centron_Corporation) (1983–87; renamed in 1986 to "Centron Productions Inc.")
Loren Dolezal (1988–98; renamed in 1995 to "Dolezal Animation"); Take Ten Animation teamed up with Dolezal from 1995–98.
On Screen Entertainment (2000–06)
Roger Holden (http://www.rainbowcybercamguy.com/), designer of the digital animation photography system used by Centron Films to film the Feature Book segments (1983–87)
Guest readers and contributors[edit (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Reading_Rainbow&action=edit§ion=11)]
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Guest readers and contributors
Writing and illustrating contest[edit (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Reading_Rainbow&action=edit§ion=12)]Main article: PBS Kids Writers Contest (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PBS_Kids_Writers_Contest)
In 1995, the creators launched the first contest called "Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators Contest". The annual writing and illustrating competition for children grades K through 3 continued until 2009 when it was relaunched as "PBS Kids Go! Writers Contest". Then in 2014, it was renamed to "PBS Kids Writers Contest", due to the revamped brand.
References[edit (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Reading_Rainbow&action=edit§ion=13)]
^ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_ref-FinalChapter_1-0) "'Reading Rainbow' Reaches Its Final Chapter" (https://www.npr.org/2009/08/28/112312561/reading-rainbow-reaches-its-final-chapter). NPR (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NPR). Retrieved January 21, 2018.
^ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_ref-2) "LeVar Burton Is Sued in Reading Rainbow Copyright Dispute — But You Don't Have to Take Our Word for It" (http://people.com/tv/levar-burton-reading-rainbow-lawsuit/). People (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People_(magazine)). Retrieved January 18, 2018.
^ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_ref-3) "Reading Rainbow Awards" (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085075/awards?ref_=tt_ql_4). IMDb.com. Retrieved June 16, 2013.
^ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_ref-4) "Schedule Listings (Mountain) (Idaho Public Television)" (http://idahoptv.org/schedules/listings.cfm?calDate=29&calMonth=5&calYear=2009&TZ=MT&thisChannel=ALL&view=Current&startTime=09:00:00). Idahoptv.org. Retrieved June 30, 2014.
^ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_ref-5) Kozlowski, Michael. "Interview with Levar Burton on the Reading Rainbow iPad App" (http://goodereader.com/blog/electronic-readers/interview-with-levar-burton-on-the-reading-rainbow-ipad-app/). Good E-Reader. Retrieved June 16, 2013.
^ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_ref-6) "Celebrations!" (https://web.archive.org/web/20130615044501/http://readingrainbowblog.wordpress.com/2013/06/11/celebrations/). Archived from the original (http://readingrainbowblog.wordpress.com/2013/06/11/celebrations/) on June 15, 2013. Retrieved June 16, 2013.
^ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_ref-7) "LeVar Burton on Reading Rainbow's Kickstarter and the Love of Reading" (https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexknapp/2014/06/06/levar-burton-on-reading-rainbows-kickstarter-and-the-love-of-reading/). Forbes. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
^ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_ref-8) Project Updates (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/readingrainbow/bring-reading-rainbow-back-for-every-child-everywh/posts). Kickstarter. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
^ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_ref-9) "The Doors Sing "Reading Rainbow" Theme (Late Night with Jimmy Fallon)" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBRYsAfchkY)– via www.youtube.com.
^ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_ref-10) "TrekToday - Burton Talks Drama, Diversity, Respect & 'Reading Rainbow'" (https://www.trektoday.com/news/070206_02.shtml).
^ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_ref-11) Burton, LeVar (March 19, 2010). "You heard it here first... Reading Rainbow 2.0 is in th works! Stay tuned for more info. But, you don't have to..." (https://twitter.com/levarburton/status/10730167290)
^ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_ref-12) Burton, LeVar (March 4, 2012). "Last day of shooting before launch! #readingrainbow #relaunch #excitedashell" (https://twitter.com/levarburton/status/176351841083326465).
^ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_ref-13) Rastogi, Anurag. "Lunch with LeVar Burton" (https://www.newgenapps.com/blog/bid/167337/Lunch-with-LeVar-Burton). www.newgenapps.com.
^ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_ref-14) "Just Childrens Books: Reading Rainbow Relaunched as an App" (http://www.justchildrensbooks.com/reading-rainbow-relaunched-as-an-app/).
^ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_ref-15) "Bring Reading Rainbow Back for Every Child, Everywhere!" (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/readingrainbow/bring-reading-rainbow-back-for-every-child-everywh). Kickstarter.
^ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_ref-16) Discover Projects >> Most Funded – Kickstarter (http://www.kickstarter.com/discover/most-funded). Retrieved June 10, 2015
^ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_ref-17) "Reading Rainbow Launches Digital Library for Elementary Schools -" (https://thejournal.com/articles/2016/03/03/reading-rainbow-launches-digital-library-for-elementary-schools.aspx). THE Journal.
^ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_ref-18) "'Reading Rainbow' Owner Accuses LeVar Burton of "Theft and Extortion" in Lawsuit" (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/reading-rainbow-owner-accuses-levar-burton-theft-extortion-lawsuit-1027372). The Hollywood Reporter.
^ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_ref-readingrainbowofficial_19-0) "Reading Rainbow" (http://www.readingrainbow.com/). WNED. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
^ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_ref-20) "The Doors Sing "Reading Rainbow" Theme (Late Night with Jimmy Fallon)" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBRYsAfchkY). YouTube. July 26, 2012. Retrieved June 30, 2014.
^ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_ref-21) "Reading Rainbow Remixed | In Your Imagination | PBS Digital Studios" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FD1K8OvVCs). YouTube. December 3, 2012. Retrieved June 30, 2014.
^ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_ref-22) Orlov, P. (January 5, 2012). "The Orb Look Back on 20 years of 'Little Fluffy Clouds'" (https://www.spin.com/2012/01/orb-look-back-20-years-little-fluffy-clouds/). Spin (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spin_(magazine)). Retrieved July 22, 2014.
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Reading Rainbow
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Genre
Educational television (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Educational_television)
Created by
Cecily Truett Lancit
Larry Lancit
Twila Liggett
Lynne Ganek
Tony Buttino
Presented by
LeVar Burton (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LeVar_Burton)
Theme music composer
Steve Horelick
Dennis Neil Kleinman
Janet Weir
Composer(s)
Steve Horelick
Country of origin
United States
Original language(s)
English
No. of seasons
21
No. of episodes
155 (list of episodes (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Reading_Rainbow_episodes))
Production
Executive producer(s)
David McCourt (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_McCourt)
Running time
26 minutes
Production company(s)
Lancit Media Productions
WNED-TV (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WNED-TV)
Distributor
Great Plains National Instructional Television Library
PBS
Release
Original network
PBS (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PBS) (1983-1999)
PBS Kids (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PBS_Kids) (1999-2009)
Picture format
480i (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/480i) (SDTV (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SDTV))
Audio format
Mono (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monophonic_sound) (1983–87)
Stereo (1984–87; some episodes, all episodes 1988–2006)
Original release
June 6, 1983 –
November 10, 2006[1] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-FinalChapter-1)[2] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-2)
External links
Website (https://www.readingrainbow.org/)
Reading Rainbow App
Original work
Educational App (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Educational_App&action=edit&redlink=1)
Reading Rainbow App for Kindle Fire on the Amazon Appstore (https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Rainbow-Kindle-Tablet-Educational/dp/B00B9K2TSQ)
Reading Rainbow App for iPad on the Apple App Store (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/reading-rainbow-read-along/id512350210?)
Reading Rainbow is an American half-hour educational children's television series (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children%27s_television_series) that aired on PBS Kids (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PBS_Kids) from June 6, 1983 to November 10, 2006, with a total of 155 half-hour episodes spanning over 21 seasons. The show encouraged children to read (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_(activity)). In 2012, an iPad and Kindle Fire educational interactive book reading and video field trip application was launched bearing the name of the program.
The public television (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_television) series garnered over 200 broadcast awards, including a Peabody Award (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peabody_Award) and 26 Emmy Awards (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmy_Award), 11 of which were in the "Outstanding Children's Series" category.[3] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-3) The series was created under the leadership of Cecily Truett Lancit and Larry Lancit, at Lancit Media Productions in New York. The concept of a reading series for children originated with Twila Liggett, PhD, and Paul Schupbach (director), of the Great Plains National Instructional Television Library at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Nebraska%E2%80%93Lincoln); and Tony Buttino, of WNED-TV (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WNED-TV) Buffalo, New York (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffalo,_New_York). The original team included Lynne Brenner Ganek, Ellen Schecter, and host LeVar Burton (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LeVar_Burton).
Each episode centered on a theme from a book, or other children's literature, which was explored through a number of segments or stories. The show also recommended books for kids to look for when they went to the library. It is the third-longest running children's series in PBS history, after Sesame Street (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sesame_Street) and Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mister_Rogers%27_Neighborhood). It was also one of the first PBS shows to be broadcast in stereo.
After the show's cancellation on November 10, 2006, reruns aired until August 28, 2009, when it was pulled from the schedule.[4] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-4) On June 20, 2012, the Reading Rainbow App was released for the iPad and, within 36 hours, became the #1 most-downloaded educational app in the iTunes App Store.[5] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-5) Built from the ground up by LeVar Burton and his company, RRKIDZ, the app allows children to read unlimited books, explore video field trips starring Burton, and earn rewards for reading. The week of June 11, 2013, Reading Rainbow celebrated its 30th anniversary.[6] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-6)
In May 2014, a Kickstarter (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kickstarter) campaign was launched to raise funds to make the app available online, Android (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_(operating_system)), game consoles, smartphones, and other streaming devices along with creating a classroom version with the subscription fee waived for up to 13,000 disadvantaged classrooms. The effort met its initial fundraising goal of $1,000,000 in eleven hours.[7] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-7) The campaign met its second goal of $5 million in the last 24 hours, triggering a matching $1 million from Seth MacFarlane (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seth_MacFarlane); the final amount raised on Kickstarter is $5,408,916 from 105,857 backers.[8] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-8)
Contents
1Show details (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#Show_details)
1.1Theme song and opening sequence (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#Theme_song_and_opening_sequence)
1.2Last years as TV series (2005–06) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#Last_years_as_TV_series_(2005%E2%8 0%9306))
2Relaunch as an app (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#Relaunch_as_an_app)
2.1Announcement and early developments (2010–14) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#Announcement_and_early_development s_(2010%E2%80%9314))
2.2Kickstarter revival campaign and aftermath (2014–17) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#Kickstarter_revival_campaign_and_a ftermath_(2014%E2%80%9317))
3Accolades (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#Accolades)
4Television, film, and music (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#Television,_film,_and_music)
5Animation producers (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#Animation_producers)
5.1Feature Book filming (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#Feature_Book_filming)
6Guest readers and contributors (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#Guest_readers_and_contributors)
7Writing and illustrating contest (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#Writing_and_illustrating_contest)
8References (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#References)
9External links (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#External_links)
Show details[edit (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Reading_Rainbow&action=edit§ion=1)]Reading Rainbow was hosted by actor and executive producer LeVar Burton (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LeVar_Burton), who is also known for his roles in Roots (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roots_(1977_miniseries)) and Star Trek: The Next Generation (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Trek:_The_Next_Generation). The show was produced first by Lancit Media Entertainment from 1983 to 2001, and then, by On-Screen Entertainment from 2002 to 2006.
Every episode featured a different book, often narrated by a celebrity. Celebrity readers included Philip Bosco (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Bosco) (Barbara Bash's Desert Giant: The World of the Saguaro Cactus), Michael Ansara (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Ansara) (Paul Goble (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Goble)'s The Gift of the Sacred Dog, Sheila MacGill Callahan's And Still the Turtle Watched), Josie de Guzman (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josie_de_Guzman) (Leyla Torres's Saturday Sancocho), Jason Robards (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Robards) (Francine Jacobs' Sam the Sea Cow), Bill Cosby (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Cosby) (Marc Brown's (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Brown_(author)) Arthur's Eyes), Eartha Kitt (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eartha_Kitt) (Megan McDonald (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megan_McDonald)'s Is This a House for Hermit Crab?), and Charles Kimbrough (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Kimbrough) (David Wiesner (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Wiesner)'s June 29, 1999). The featured story would often have still shots of the book's illustrated pages shown in succession, although on certain occasions the shots would be animated. After the featured story, Burton visited settings related to the episode's theme, often featuring interviews with guests. One episode featured a behind-the-scenes look at Star Trek: The Next Generation (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Trek:_The_Next_Generation). The final segment of each show, called Book Reviews, began with Burton's introductory catchphrase, "But you don't have to take my word for it," and featured children giving capsule reviews of books they liked. Burton ended most episodes with the phrase "I'll see you next time."
The series' pilot, which aired as the show's eighth episode in 1983, featured the book Gila Monsters Meet You at the Airport by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat and was narrated by Doug Parvin. It was created and produced in 1981. Burton hosted the program.
The daughters of producer Larry Lancit, Shaune and Caitlin Lancit, were often featured in the series, notably as the children thanking the sponsors at the beginning and end of the show.
Theme song and opening sequence[edit (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Reading_Rainbow&action=edit§ion=2)]The show's theme song was written by Steve Horelick, Dennis Neil Kleinman, and Janet Weir; Horelick also served as the series' music director and composer and received an Emmy nomination in 2007 for his work on the series. Over the show's 23-year run, it went through three variations of the theme song.
The original theme was performed by Tina Fabrique and featured one of the first uses of the Buchla synthesizer (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buchla_Electronic_Musical_Instruments) in a TV theme song. The original opening sequence, which consisted of a cartoon butterfly transforming the surroundings of young children reading books into cartoon fantasy lands, was used until August 1999. The introductory animation was drawn at Oldfather Studios in Lawrence, Kansas (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawrence,_Kansas) on the University of Kansas (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Kansas) campus.
In September 1999, episodes began using a new opening sequence which is live-action and features CGI in a space-themed world, with the same theme song performed first by Johnny Kemp (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Kemp).
A third intro was used starting in May 2000, performed by R&B artist Chaka Khan (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaka_Khan). The opening sequence is mostly the same as the second one, but this time featuring Burton in place of some of the animated elements.
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Late_Night_with_Jimmy_Fallon) parodied the theme song by presenting it as if it was written by The Doors (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Doors), and featured Fallon doing an accurate impression of Jim Morrison (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Morrison).[9] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-9)
Last years as TV series (2005–06)[edit (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Reading_Rainbow&action=edit§ion=3)]
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The Reading Rainbow logo used between 1983 and 1999.
Original production was to have ended after April 4, 2005, with the show continuing to air in reruns (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rerun), but host LeVar Burton (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LeVar_Burton) said on February 7, 2006, that five new episodes of the show would be shot in 2006 despite the continuing financial troubles of PBS.[10] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-10) The show aired its last episode on November 10, 2006.
Relaunch as an app[edit (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Reading_Rainbow&action=edit§ion=4)]Announcement and early developments (2010–14)[edit (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Reading_Rainbow&action=edit§ion=5)]Former executive producer LeVar Burton (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LeVar_Burton) announced on his Twitter feed on March 19, 2010, that "Reading Rainbow 2.0 is in the works."[11] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-11) On March 4, 2012, he announced that it was the "last day of shooting before launch!"[12] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-12)
On June 13, 2012, in a special presentation at Apple Inc (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Inc)'s annual World Wide Developers Conference (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Wide_Developers_Conference), Burton and his business partner, Mark Wolfe, introduced the new Reading Rainbow iPad App.[13] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-13) It became available in Apple's iTunes Store on June 20, 2012, and within 36 hours was the #1 educational app. In January 2014, the Reading Rainbow App surpassed 10M books read and video field trips watched by children in 18 months. [14] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-14)
Kickstarter revival campaign and aftermath (2014–17)[edit (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Reading_Rainbow&action=edit§ion=6)]On May 28, 2014, LeVar Burton started a Kickstarter fund to revive the show and materials. In under twelve hours the show had reached its $1 million goal. The new goal is to create an educational version for schools to use, free of cost to those schools in need, and help America get back to high literacy rates. They are also going to create a website for students to use to assist them with learning how to read. The following day, May 29, 2014, they reached two million dollars (double their goal) at 1:15 pm. PST.[15] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-15) The campaign raised $5,408,916 on Kickstarter with another one million from Seth MacFarlane (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seth_MacFarlane), and $70,000 raised via direct contributions. The grand total was $6,478,916.
With 105,857 backers, the campaign holds Kickstarter's record for most backers and is the 8th highest amount raised on Kickstarter (as of June 1, 2015).[16] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-16)
"Reading Rainbow Theme song" (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:The_Reading_Rainbow_Theme_Song_(Butterfly_in_ the_Sky).ogg)
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In March 2016, Burton launched a new online educational service called Reading Rainbow Skybrary for Schools that follows the same mission of the television series, while expanding to integrate into classroom curriculums.[17] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-17)
In August 2017, WNED filed a wide-ranging lawsuit against Burton and RRKidz (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=RRKidz&action=edit&redlink=1) that demands Burton's company hand over administrative access to various websites and social media accounts. The lawsuit also seeks to enjoin Burton from using the Reading Rainbow catchphrase, "But you don't have to take my word for it," on his podcast.[18] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-18) As of October 2017, visiting the official Reading Rainbow website provides a page which states that "Recent legal disputes between WNED and LeVar Burton/RRKIDZ have been resolved and RRKIDZ no longer licenses the Reading Rainbow brand from WNED. WNED is currently working on the next chapter of Reading Rainbow and will continue its mission of fostering education for a new generation."[19] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-readingrainbowofficial-19)
Accolades[edit (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Reading_Rainbow&action=edit§ion=7)]Main article: List of accolades received by Reading Rainbow (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_accolades_received_by_Reading_Rainbow)
Television, film, and music[edit (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Reading_Rainbow&action=edit§ion=8)]Reading Rainbow and LeVar Burton have appeared in many works of popular culture.
Community (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community_(TV_series)) 2011 & 2014. LeVar Burton surprises his fan Troy Barnes (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troy_Barnes) (Donald Glover (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Glover)), leaving Troy speechless. Troy is later seen singing the Reading Rainbow theme song alone in a restroom, before breaking down in tears.
The Colbert Report (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Colbert_Report) 2013. LeVar Burton appears as the host of Reading Rainbow in a dreamlike sequence when Stephen Colbert (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Colbert_(character)) and Carey Mulligan (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carey_Mulligan) admit that they have never read The Great Gatsby (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Gatsby) and yet were both acting as if they did when discussing Mulligan's film based on the novel (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Gatsby_(2013_film)).
In 2012, Jimmy Fallon (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Fallon) performed "Reading Rainbow Theme (Butterfly in the Sky)" in the style of The Doors (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Doors) on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Late_Night_with_Jimmy_Fallon), with Fallon portraying Jim Morrison (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Morrison). The performance was later uploaded on NBC's YouTube channel.[20] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-20)
PBS (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PBS) Digital Studios 2012. On Behalf of PBS, a.k.a. Melody Sheep remixed the "Reading Rainbow Theme (Butterfly in the Sky)", earning over 1 million views on YouTube.[21] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-21)
LeVar Burton and an episode of Reading Rainbow appears in director Zach Braff (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zach_Braff)'s feature film Wish I Was Here (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wish_I_Was_Here) (2014) which stars Braff, Kate Hudson (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_Hudson), Jim Parsons (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Parsons), and James Avery (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Avery_(actor)).
A sample (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sampling_(music)) of an interview of Ricky Lee Jones (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricky_Lee_Jones) is mistakenly attributed to the show as the main vocal element on the track "Little Fluffy Clouds (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Fluffy_Clouds)" by The Orb (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Orb), released in 1990.[22] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-22)[23] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_note-23)
Animation producers[edit (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Reading_Rainbow&action=edit§ion=9)]Feature Book filming[edit (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Reading_Rainbow&action=edit§ion=10)]The photographing of the Feature Book segments was by:
Centron Films (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centron_Corporation) (1983–87; renamed in 1986 to "Centron Productions Inc.")
Loren Dolezal (1988–98; renamed in 1995 to "Dolezal Animation"); Take Ten Animation teamed up with Dolezal from 1995–98.
On Screen Entertainment (2000–06)
Roger Holden (http://www.rainbowcybercamguy.com/), designer of the digital animation photography system used by Centron Films to film the Feature Book segments (1983–87)
Guest readers and contributors[edit (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Reading_Rainbow&action=edit§ion=11)]
show
Guest readers and contributors
Writing and illustrating contest[edit (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Reading_Rainbow&action=edit§ion=12)]Main article: PBS Kids Writers Contest (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PBS_Kids_Writers_Contest)
In 1995, the creators launched the first contest called "Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators Contest". The annual writing and illustrating competition for children grades K through 3 continued until 2009 when it was relaunched as "PBS Kids Go! Writers Contest". Then in 2014, it was renamed to "PBS Kids Writers Contest", due to the revamped brand.
References[edit (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Reading_Rainbow&action=edit§ion=13)]
^ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_ref-FinalChapter_1-0) "'Reading Rainbow' Reaches Its Final Chapter" (https://www.npr.org/2009/08/28/112312561/reading-rainbow-reaches-its-final-chapter). NPR (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NPR). Retrieved January 21, 2018.
^ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_ref-2) "LeVar Burton Is Sued in Reading Rainbow Copyright Dispute — But You Don't Have to Take Our Word for It" (http://people.com/tv/levar-burton-reading-rainbow-lawsuit/). People (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People_(magazine)). Retrieved January 18, 2018.
^ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_ref-3) "Reading Rainbow Awards" (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085075/awards?ref_=tt_ql_4). IMDb.com. Retrieved June 16, 2013.
^ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_ref-4) "Schedule Listings (Mountain) (Idaho Public Television)" (http://idahoptv.org/schedules/listings.cfm?calDate=29&calMonth=5&calYear=2009&TZ=MT&thisChannel=ALL&view=Current&startTime=09:00:00). Idahoptv.org. Retrieved June 30, 2014.
^ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_ref-5) Kozlowski, Michael. "Interview with Levar Burton on the Reading Rainbow iPad App" (http://goodereader.com/blog/electronic-readers/interview-with-levar-burton-on-the-reading-rainbow-ipad-app/). Good E-Reader. Retrieved June 16, 2013.
^ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_ref-6) "Celebrations!" (https://web.archive.org/web/20130615044501/http://readingrainbowblog.wordpress.com/2013/06/11/celebrations/). Archived from the original (http://readingrainbowblog.wordpress.com/2013/06/11/celebrations/) on June 15, 2013. Retrieved June 16, 2013.
^ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_ref-7) "LeVar Burton on Reading Rainbow's Kickstarter and the Love of Reading" (https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexknapp/2014/06/06/levar-burton-on-reading-rainbows-kickstarter-and-the-love-of-reading/). Forbes. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
^ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_ref-8) Project Updates (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/readingrainbow/bring-reading-rainbow-back-for-every-child-everywh/posts). Kickstarter. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
^ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_ref-9) "The Doors Sing "Reading Rainbow" Theme (Late Night with Jimmy Fallon)" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBRYsAfchkY)– via www.youtube.com.
^ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_ref-10) "TrekToday - Burton Talks Drama, Diversity, Respect & 'Reading Rainbow'" (https://www.trektoday.com/news/070206_02.shtml).
^ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_ref-11) Burton, LeVar (March 19, 2010). "You heard it here first... Reading Rainbow 2.0 is in th works! Stay tuned for more info. But, you don't have to..." (https://twitter.com/levarburton/status/10730167290)
^ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_ref-12) Burton, LeVar (March 4, 2012). "Last day of shooting before launch! #readingrainbow #relaunch #excitedashell" (https://twitter.com/levarburton/status/176351841083326465).
^ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_ref-13) Rastogi, Anurag. "Lunch with LeVar Burton" (https://www.newgenapps.com/blog/bid/167337/Lunch-with-LeVar-Burton). www.newgenapps.com.
^ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Rainbow#cite_ref-14) "Just Childrens Books: Reading Rainbow Relaunched as an App" (http://www.justchildrensbooks.com/reading-rainbow-relaunched-as-an-app/).
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Genital herpes is an infection by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) of the genitals.[1] Most people either have no or mild symptoms and thus do not know they are infected.[1] When symptoms do occur, they typically include small blisters that break open to form painful ulcers.[1] Flu-like symptoms, such as fever, aching, or swollen lymph nodes, may also occur.[2] Onset is typically around 4 days after exposure with symptoms lasting up to 4 weeks.[1] Once infected further outbreaks may occur but are generally milder.[1]
Genital herpes
Other names
Anogenital herpesviral infection, herpes genitalis
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An outbreak of genital herpes affecting the external vagina.
Specialty
Infectious disease
Symptoms
None, small blisters that break open to form painful ulcers, flu-like symptoms[1][2]
Complications
Aseptic meningitis, increased risk of HIV/AIDS if exposed, neonatal herpes[1]
Usual onset
2–12 days after exposure[1]
Duration
Up to 4 weeks (first outbreak)[1]
Causes
Herpes simplex virus (HSV-1, HSV-2)[1]
Diagnostic method
Testing lesions, blood tests for antigen[1]
Differential diagnosis
Syphilis, chancroid, molluscum contagiosum, hidradenitis suppurativa[3]
Prevention
Not having sex, using condoms, only having sex with someone who is not infected[2]
Treatment
Antiviral medication[1]
Frequency
846 million (2015)[4]
The disease is typically spread by direct genital contact with the skin surface or secretions of someone who is infected.[1] This may occur during sex, including anal and oral sex.[1] Sores are not required for transmission to occur.[1] The risk of spread between a couple is about 7.5% over a year.[5] HSV is classified into two types, HSV-1 and HSV-2.[1] While historically mostly cause by HSV-2, genital HSV-1 has become more common in the developed world.[1][6] Diagnosis may occur by testing lesions using either PCR or viral culture or blood tests for specific antibodies.[1]
Efforts to prevent infection include not having sex, using condoms, and only having sex with someone who is not infected.[2] Once infected, there is no cure.[2] Antiviral medications may, however, prevent outbreaks or shorten outbreaks if they occur.[1] The long term use of antivirals may also decrease the risk of further spread.[1]
In 2015 about 846 million people (12% of the world population), had genital herpes.[4] In the United States, more than one-in-six people have HSV-2.[7] Women are more commonly infected than men.[1] Rates of disease caused by HSV-2 have decreased in the United States between 1990 and 2010.[1] Complications may rarely include aseptic meningitis, an increased risk of HIV/AIDS if exposed to HIV-positive individuals, and spread to the baby during childbirth resulting in neonatal herpes.[1]
Signs and symptoms
Genital herpes affecting the penis
In males, the lesions occur on the glans penis, shaft of the penis or other parts of the genital region, on the inner thigh, buttocks, or anus. In females, lesions appear on or near the pubis, clitoris or other parts of the vulva, buttocks or anus.[2]
Other common symptoms include pain, itching, and burning. Less frequent, yet still common, symptoms include discharge from the penis or vagina, fever, headache, muscle pain (myalgia), swollen and enlarged lymph nodes and malaise.[8] Women often experience additional symptoms that include painful urination (dysuria) and cervicitis. Herpetic proctitis (inflammation of the anus and rectum) is common for individuals participating in anal intercourse.[8]
After 2–3 weeks, existing lesions progress into ulcers and then crust and heal, although lesions on mucosal surfaces may never form crusts.[8] In rare cases, involvement of the sacral region of the spinal cord can cause acute urinary retention and one-sided symptoms and signs of myeloradiculitis (a combination of myelitis and radiculitis): pain, sensory loss, abnormal sensations (paresthesia) and rash.[9][10] Historically, this has been termed Elsberg syndrome, although this entity is not clearly defined.[9]
Recurrence
After a first episode of herpes genitalis caused by HSV-2, there will be at least one recurrence in approximately 80% of people, while the recurrence rate for herpes genitalis caused by HSV-1 is approximately 50%.[11] Herpes genitalis caused by HSV-2 recurs on average four to six times per year, while that of HSV-1 infection occurs only about once per year.[11]
People with recurrent genital herpes may be treated with suppressive therapy, which consists of daily antiviral treatment using acyclovir, valacyclovir or famciclovir.[12] Suppressive therapy may be useful in those who have at least four recurrences per year but the quality of the evidence is poor.[12] People with lower rates of recurrence will probably also have fewer recurrences with suppressive therapy.[13] Suppressive therapy should be discontinued after a maximum of one year to reassess recurrence frequency.[13]
Transmission
Genital herpes can be spread by viral shedding prior to and following the formation of ulcers. The risk of spread between a couple is about 7.5% over a year (for unprotected sex).[5] The likelihood of transferring genital herpes from one person to another is decreased by male condom use by 50%, by female condom by 50%, and refraining from sex during an active outbreak.[5] The longer a partner has had the infection, the lower the transmission rate.[5] An infected person may further decrease transmission risks by maintaining a daily dose of antiviral medications.[5] Infection by genital herpes occurs in about 1 in every 1,000 sexual acts.[5]
Diagnosis
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Screening
Testing peoples' blood, including those who are pregnant, who do not have symptoms for HSV is not recommended.[14] This is due to concerns of greater harm than benefit, as there is a high false-positive rate and receiving a positive test result can cause other problems, such as relationship difficulties.[14]
Treatment
Once infected, there is no cure.[2] Antiviral medications, such as acyclovir, valacyclovir, may prevent outbreaks or shorten outbreaks if they occur.[1] The long term use of antivirals may also decrease the risk of further spread.[1] The longer a person has the virus, the less outbreak they experience and the harder it will be to transmit to others, due to these specialty antigens and a strengthened immune system response.[2]
Acyclovir is an antiviral medication and reduces the pain and the number of lesions in the initial case of genital herpes. Furthermore, it decreases the frequency and severity of recurrent infections. It comes in capsules, tablets, suspension, injection, powder for injection, and ointment. The ointment is used topically and it decreases pain, reduces healing time, and limits the spread of the infection.[15]
In people experiencing their first episode of genital herpes oral acyclovir may reduce the duration of symptoms and lesions but the risk of adverse effects is not certain.[16] There may also be little or no difference between topical acyclovir and placebo in terms of duration of symptoms and lesions and the risk of adverse effects.[16]
Valacyclovir is a prodrug that is converted to acyclovir once in the body. It helps relieve the pain and discomfort and speeds healing of sores. It only comes in caplets and its advantage is that it has a longer duration of action than acyclovir.[17] An example usage is by mouth twice per day for ten days for primary lesion, and twice per day for three days for a recurrent episode.[18]
Famciclovir is another antiviral drug that belongs to the same class. Famciclovir is a prodrug that is converted to penciclovir in the body. The latter is the one active against the viruses. It has a longer duration of action than acyclovir and it only comes in tablets.[19]
Epidemiology
About 16 percent of Americans between the ages of 14 and 49 are infected with genital herpes, making it one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases.[20] More than 80% of those infected are unaware of their infection.[21] Approximately, 776,000 people in the United States get new herpes infections every year.[21]
Tests for herpes are not routinely included among STD screenings. Performers in the pornography industry are screened for HIV, chlamydia, and gonorrhea with an optional panel of tests for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and syphilis, but not herpes. Testing for herpes is controversial since the results are not always accurate or helpful.[22] Most sex workers and performers will contract herpes at some point in their careers whether they use protection or not.[23]
History
Early 20th century public health legislation in the United Kingdom required compulsory treatment for sexually transmitted diseases but did not include herpes because it was not serious enough.[24] As late as 1975, nursing textbooks did not include herpes as it was considered no worse than a common cold.[24] After the development of acyclovir in the 1970s, the drug company Burroughs Wellcome launched an extensive marketing campaign that publicized the illness, including creating victim's support groups.[24]
Research
Main article: Herpes simplex research
There are efforts to develop a vaccine for active outbreaks of the virus–despite most cases being asymptomatic–but the results thus far have not been able to do so or eliminate transmission.[25]
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