It's the end of an era

[twistdfateangel]

They're canceling Reading Rainbow.

I still know the whole original theme song. Levar Burton hasn't aged a day. That show has been on the air for as long as I can remember.

I really hope Sesame Street isn't next.

Comments

[gamerchick]

!!!!!!

That's horrible.

[rattrap]

Actually, they haven't made a new episode in years. The syndication contract ended today, so it's going to be pulled from rotation. However, it's scheduled to be released to DVD. I think I may have to get a set so nieces and nephews can learn what TV was like when it was good.

[chishionotenshi]

Yeah, they've been doing re-runs forever. For at least two years, maybe three. It's time for something new. Besides, Between the Lions has pretty much taken over that style for PBS. About. . . six months ago, I think, I saw the one where he goes to the set of TNG and talks about how they make TV shows and movies. That was my favorite as a kid, and it's still a big favorite now.

I do miss the stickers on books, though. You could tell something was an all right read with those stickers.

Butterflies in the Sky

[hippydippydncr]

Reading Rainbow HAS been on since you could remember...
It may have been one of the things that inspired you to be a writer when you had just figured out what language was and it's power.I loved RR.Still do.When you were a baby and toddler, I had a rule that you were not allowed to watch anything other than Public Television childrens programming.Your Sitters complied... (grand Dad not so much)
@11 months old, your babysitter called me at work so I could hear you singing along with the theme song...everyword as clear as a little bell and such a complex melody...and you nailed it..
it was so very very sweet and good. You sang it for me again when I went to pick you up....