The part where he says he has gotten a chance to represent the black experience from slavery to the future is next level thinking. It's why the people love Lavar this brother is legit.
I want to float an idea past you two then. There is such a think as national poet laureate. I think Maya Angelou held it a while, then Richard Pincus. What about if we got Biden to appoint Levar Burton the first national Lector laureate, or Lector Emeritus?
I wanna make it known that it’s not just the adults who grew up with reading rainbow who love Levar. I’m a teen that just discovered him through his podcast recently and I love it
@@katharinehansen5940 Looking back with the gift of hindsight, that's why I loved it so much as a kid. It's a show clearly designed for young children learning how to read and discovering books for the first time but doesn't talk down to them. He respected the intelligence of the audience of kids watching the show.
How did I not realize how hungry I was to witness a deliberately intelligent, warm and literate exchange between two grown men?!?! This conversation was magic and food for my soul! THANK YOU
"Thats the shipwreck that leads you to the island," "The island is where you meant to be all along," this is why watching these clips is worthwhile. It's learning and applying phrases like this to your everyday life
When I was working, I thought that, when I retired, I would teach American adults how to read. Illiteracy is just as common today as it was 40 years ago. Now I am retired; my body’s broken but my mind is intact. LeVar Burton has inspired me to revisit my thoughts of that personal mission. I may end up reading aloud to children at the library, and that would be okay, too.
as a lifelong jeopardy and levar fan it's been really disappointing to see how they've handled the host situation. however, i'm soooo excited to see what new and wonderful things levar has waiting for the world!
Yes I am too! Especially since Levar played the young Kunte Kinta ( please pardon me Alex Hailey if I misspelled your ancestor's birth name. Having married a young foreign student with the last name KUTTAINEH ( pronounced Koo- tain - ee..the "h" is silent) I look forward to Mr. Burton hosting Jeopardy. It will certainly display his talents & besides, it really is time to kinda retire his Jordy character from Star Trek, The Next Generation.Even Lavar Burton noted long ago in an interview that a " blind African American navigator on a inter planetary Star Ship who basically wore a ait filter visor to see with"...well Really? That's one small step for man* but it did not make sense... Like Mark Walberg's character in that movie The Happening , when he apologizes to a plastic ficus tree in a doctor's office waiting room. Sorry about that, hmm@ Dusk till Dawn. Take care you all.'
I remember when the guests hosts were first announced and someone suggested LeVar Burton, literally everyone thought it made perfect sense. Took them ages to take the suggestion and even after the whole Mike Richards debacle, I think everybody is still onboard with LeVar Burton or Ken Jennings as permanent host. Sounds like he's assuming he's out of the running now? Anybody know what's going on?
Stop it, he was horrible as a guest host. He made so many serious mistakes and fumbled his way through the entire week. That and his begging for the job. I know people have fond memories of Reading Rainbow, but that seems to blind them to just how bad he was .
@@thenostalgiabusiness First, anyone who doesn’t know what literally means, but can’t stop using it incorrectly probably isn’t qualified to have an opinion about Jeopardy. Second, he was horrible as a guest host. He made many mistakes and clearly wasn’t up to the job despite his begging for it. I get it, he read books to all of you when you were children, but let it go, literally.
Okay, a few things: 1. That beard with the point looks awesome. I've never seen that style before and I am living for it. 2. I'm so glad LeVar Burton is releasing another project. I feel Troy in Community right now. 3. I thought LeVar's cadence on Reading Rainbow was put on bc he was hosting a kid's show. Seeing this interview, it is clear that he always speaks like he's teaching a class, and I love it. TLDR-- LeVar Burton is currently doing everything 🔥🔥🔥
Levar Burton has been a part of the biggest sources of joy in my life: Star Trek and reading. There will never be another figure that looms so large and has shaped my life in so many ways. I am reminded during every interview, every project he does, that he is THE most valuable cultural figure of my lifetime.
Same here, Reading Rainbow and Star Trek: The Next Generation are two of my favorite tv shows of all time. Just watched the documentary film Butterfly In The Sky about how Reading Rainbow came to be. Really enjoyed watching it, LaVar Burton is still just as passionate about reading today as he was when Reading Rainbow was airing.
This was an excellent interview. I like when he said something like that the adults of today who grew up on Reading Rainbow would would support whatever he did, and he's not wrong. Reading Rainbow has such a spot in my heart. I loved reading as a kid and that show was a favorite. Glad to see LeVar keep pushing forward and being awesome.
I'm the mom of a Reading Rainbow kid. I remember sitting and watching Reading Rainbow and Zoobilee Zoo on our PBS station with her! Such lovely memories, and like so many of LeVar's kids, she grew up to be an avid reader. I may have also helped a little with all the other reading we did together. 😅
I can't wait to see what Mr. Burton comes up with. I am of the Reading Rainbow generation and just seeing him makes me smile. I'm so happy to hear all of these new and great doors have opened up for him.
Ty so much for mentioning Wishbone , because I thought I forgot about it, once I read your comment all these beautiful memories came flooding back of me and family watching their episodes almost everyday. I hope you have a wonderful day and thank you! ☺️
I was initially excited when I saw Levar hosting jeopardy, because I like him so much and I have so much respect for him. But after watching one episode I didnt really like it because it seemed like it forced him too much into the role of a 'slick game show host' and didnt allow him to express his wonderful Levar Burton self very much, which was sad. So I'm happy to see him creating more personal projects that he can put his passion into. Thanks for the great interview.
Yep, yep yep. Our world is so much better because of these two men. These two bright, engaging, powerful, generous thinkers...these two men. We are blessed.
He needs to make a kid's game show around books. I would love to see something like that. I'm thinking like Carmen Sandiego but more around kids contemporary and classical literature.
Reading Rainbow was the first place I heard about slavery and the Underground Railroad. It did a great job of communicating the facts to a kid younger than 10 years old.
😱 LaVar Burton we love you!!! Thank you Daily Show for bringing him on to catch us up. I really hope he is successful in making a “Reading Game Show”! I think society is in desperate need of inspiring stories that bring us all a little closer together. We need you LaVar!!!
Thanks, Trevor! Thanks, Levar! 🤩 I've adored Mr. Burton as a performer since 1977 and as a human being since 1983. He is awesome and does such excellent work... improving everything he touches. 💜
Huge lesson in here kids... You set goals and dreams, and if some of them don't go your way, don't get down. Take what you get, say yes, and keep moving forward. A journey isn't always defined by a complete itinerary, and that is just fine.
Just as Lavar's mother is the one who got him into reading, he and Reading Rainbow are the reason I am an avid reader of any book, genre, or series I can get my hands on. Lavar Burton is the reason I read the Little Critter series, the best book ever Where the Wild Things Are, and so many other books. I wish he would be the host of Jeopardy and I hope he changes his mind if they offer him the choice again. Such a wonderful human being.
LeVar Burton transcends acting. He is the embodiment of hope, dreams, inspiration, and achievement for so many of us that watched and enjoyed him through the years. “Don't focus on the shipwreck, focus on the island 🏝.” On my vision board right now…
Every single time I hear him speak I listen as if I'm still that little kid watching reading rainbow and he's there telling me an incredible story. Thank Me. Burton for inspiring so many of us
Its funny because I love levar and wholly support him. But I got reminded of him because of his daughter Mica being on critical roll. This just brings me joy all around
@@KBWeeds her and Matt host critter hug, also she played an asamir in an episode in campaign 2, and 2 or so narrative telephone. The funniest one is where she's talking and in the background is all of her dad and moms academy awards and emmies like 14 of them. Travis and Matt both got sidetracked by that one lol. She's just as kind caring and loving as both her parents and this generation is going to be safe with another Burton in their lives.
Reading Rainbow was a lovely, important show. So thanks for that. That being said, My favorite Jeopardy hosts: Savannah Guthrie, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, and Anderson Cooper.
Lovely new set - the greenery against the backdrop of redwood planks to the geometric shelving - beautiful. The subdued lighting is a nice touch. Kudos to the designer.
Levar is such a great actor. Encourage people to be story tellers so true. Such a nice man. My mom taught me to enjoy reading too! My dad read me to sleep. I hope to be able to read again soon.
This format is perfect. I'm also a Levar fan from childhood to now so I may be biased, but these two people are my favorite public figures today. Thank you.
One of my many cherished memories from childhood was growing up watching reading rainbow. I must have been somewhere between 4-8 years old when it was airing on PBS, and I'm 35 now. Loved that show. Love Levar Burton!
mrsj1417 Not racist, white people rarely age well without botox or plastic surgery. Possibly because we keep toasting ourselves in the sun or tanning beds so we'll turn brown. Ironic, huh?
@@mrsj1417 the jealousy is overwhelmingly rancid in you and those who comment like you. anything black, triggers people like. the name alone seems to set you all off. Get over IT
WOW, LEVAR - hearing how you summarized your acting career, and what's represented in it makes me realize how significant your art has been to my generation! Thank you!!
Love reading to young people and seeing how taken they get...my grandmother wrote a ton of children's books, maybe one was published...but it built the joy of reading
I love this man, I was a reading rainbow kid in the early 80's. I'm so glad he was and still is apart of my life. He is stunning to look at and listen too🥰
As a dyslexic child I'm 41 years old now and my dad also was dyslexic so in a household where only one person could read my mom well my sister too but she couldn't hold anything and you weren't inspiration you opened up my mind to things that were not in my own little world you know and I greatly Craig greatly great great greatly appreciate you for that
Dude, someday, there needs to be a movie or a show with LeVar, and Trevor. I don't care what it is I'm going to be there for it!! Please take my money and make it happen!!
I was so deeply, deeply saddened when Lavar was not chosen as the host of jeopardy. But after listening to this interview with these two men that I respect for their work and contribution to not just the African American society but to everyone that has had the pleasure of experiencing their trades. I fully understand why my admiration has only increased what a magnificent outlook on life and it’s sometimes disappointments. Hats off to two unmistakable assets to society.
I have watched LeVar from Roots to Jeopardy. My best memory is in 1993 is my 4 year old saying "hi LeVar" after his greeting during Reading Rainbow. Jeopardy's loss is our gain.
I started watching Reading Rainbow because I loved Geordi, and it was chill background noise. Then I started actually enjoying the show itself. My literacy was far beyond RR but I still liked it, and I think a big part of it is because LeVar Burton is just so amazing. Now the RR theme is kinda stuck in my head. I don't remember all the words, but the melody....
I was born in 1961, so I grew up with Seasame Street, the Electric Company and some other weird shows like Gumby.. I was definately older when I discovered Reading Rainbow. I watched all the time and knew Burton from Roots. Great show and love me some Levar. Whatever he does he will be great. I still know the song from the show and the Big Blue Marble. But I will to have admit I was in my early 30s and only could view public tv, no cable. Still I loved them.
You know Mr. Burton, taught me to read! I remember watching reading rainbow 🌈 and how instrumental it was to my life. As a first generation American girl, my parents thought learning my ancestral language was more important than learning English. In many ways they were right and I thank them for teaching me not only to speak it well but to embrace my culture and never be ashamed to speak in front of anyone. But I had a lot of catching up to do when I went to kindergarten- and I just want to thank you Mr. Burton. If it weren’t for you - and people like you, including my parents - I wouldn’t be graduating from medical school in a few months.
Reading Rainbow, Sesame Street and Mr. Rogers Neighborhood helped this latch key kid learn how to be empathetic, curious and to have a sense of community. Thank you!
The part where he says he has gotten a chance to represent the black experience from slavery to the future is next level thinking. It's why the people love Lavar this brother is legit.
That line sent me! Celebrating the culture in one breath!
I want to float an idea past you two then. There is such a think as national poet laureate. I think Maya Angelou held it a while, then Richard Pincus. What about if we got Biden to appoint Levar Burton the first national Lector laureate, or Lector Emeritus?
Facts bro
💚
@@4knewt505 Absolutely
Everything in the way LeVar Burton communicates creates such a remarkable warmth.
I wanna make it known that it’s not just the adults who grew up with reading rainbow who love Levar. I’m a teen that just discovered him through his podcast recently and I love it
You'd have loved Reading Rainbow as a child. He addresses children like they're all tiny geniuses. ❤️
Very cool!!! He's an excellent person to get familiar with. Not a wasted minute from him.
@@katharinehansen5940 Looking back with the gift of hindsight, that's why I loved it so much as a kid. It's a show clearly designed for young children learning how to read and discovering books for the first time but doesn't talk down to them. He respected the intelligence of the audience of kids watching the show.
Give me his podcast, NOW! ❤️
It’s a wonderful podcast!!!
How did I not realize how hungry I was to witness a deliberately intelligent, warm and literate exchange between two grown men?!?! This conversation was magic and food for my soul! THANK YOU
Right on!
*SIGNAL BOOST!!!!!!*
Fr anyone with a soul has to love this dude
"Thats the shipwreck that leads you to the island," "The island is where you meant to be all along," this is why watching these clips is worthwhile. It's learning and applying phrases like this to your everyday life
LeVar Burton's laugh is a gift to humanity....
This is a fact.
SOO true!! ❤!!!
Both of their laughs are full of life.
"What a life you've lived."
"I know, right?" Is the kind of full existence to which we all can aspire. I love it!
When I was working, I thought that, when I retired, I would teach American adults how to read. Illiteracy is just as common today as it was 40 years ago. Now I am retired; my body’s broken but my mind is intact. LeVar Burton has inspired me to revisit my thoughts of that personal mission. I may end up reading aloud to children at the library, and that would be okay, too.
I remember as a kid I could not comprehend how Laforge was on another show without his visor :-)
as a lifelong jeopardy and levar fan it's been really disappointing to see how they've handled the host situation. however, i'm soooo excited to see what new and wonderful things levar has waiting for the world!
Yes I am too! Especially since Levar played the young Kunte Kinta ( please pardon me Alex Hailey if I misspelled your ancestor's
birth name. Having married a young foreign student with the last name KUTTAINEH ( pronounced Koo- tain - ee..the "h" is silent) I look forward to Mr. Burton hosting Jeopardy.
It will certainly display his talents & besides, it really is time to kinda retire his Jordy character from Star Trek, The Next Generation.Even Lavar Burton noted long ago in an interview that a " blind African American navigator on a inter planetary Star Ship who basically wore a ait filter visor to see with"...well
Really? That's one small step for man* but it did not
make sense...
Like Mark Walberg's character in that movie The Happening , when he apologizes to a plastic ficus tree in a doctor's office waiting room. Sorry about that, hmm@ Dusk till Dawn. Take care you all.'
I remember when the guests hosts were first announced and someone suggested LeVar Burton, literally everyone thought it made perfect sense. Took them ages to take the suggestion and even after the whole Mike Richards debacle, I think everybody is still onboard with LeVar Burton or Ken Jennings as permanent host. Sounds like he's assuming he's out of the running now? Anybody know what's going on?
He was objectively terrible at jeopardy hosting
Stop it, he was horrible as a guest host. He made so many serious mistakes and fumbled his way through the entire week. That and his begging for the job. I know people have fond memories of Reading Rainbow, but that seems to blind them to just how bad he was .
@@thenostalgiabusiness First, anyone who doesn’t know what literally means, but can’t stop using it incorrectly probably isn’t qualified to have an opinion about Jeopardy. Second, he was horrible as a guest host. He made many mistakes and clearly wasn’t up to the job despite his begging for it. I get it, he read books to all of you when you were children, but let it go, literally.
The compliments LeVar gave Trevor at the end made me so happy!!!
I think this is a person's greatest achievement!! being lauded for doing what they enjoy doing!!
Okay, a few things:
1. That beard with the point looks awesome. I've never seen that style before and I am living for it.
2. I'm so glad LeVar Burton is releasing another project. I feel Troy in Community right now.
3. I thought LeVar's cadence on Reading Rainbow was put on bc he was hosting a kid's show. Seeing this interview, it is clear that he always speaks like he's teaching a class, and I love it.
TLDR-- LeVar Burton is currently doing everything 🔥🔥🔥
He have aged really well. I can listen to him talk all day.
Levar Burton has been a part of the biggest sources of joy in my life: Star Trek and reading. There will never be another figure that looms so large and has shaped my life in so many ways. I am reminded during every interview, every project he does, that he is THE most valuable cultural figure of my lifetime.
Same here, Reading Rainbow and Star Trek: The Next Generation are two of my favorite tv shows of all time. Just watched the documentary film Butterfly In The Sky about how Reading Rainbow came to be. Really enjoyed watching it, LaVar Burton is still just as passionate about reading today as he was when Reading Rainbow was airing.
I love Levar so much. As a retired teacher, I can not even tell you how many young lives he has influenced! How many readers he has made!!
The shipwreck and magic island analogy literally brought me to tears because I am the type of person that does focus on the shipwreck
I needed that reminder also. Right here .. right now.
there's always a silver lining. Every question has an answer, Buddha said
This was an excellent interview. I like when he said something like that the adults of today who grew up on Reading Rainbow would would support whatever he did, and he's not wrong. Reading Rainbow has such a spot in my heart. I loved reading as a kid and that show was a favorite. Glad to see LeVar keep pushing forward and being awesome.
I'm the mom of a Reading Rainbow kid. I remember sitting and watching Reading Rainbow and Zoobilee Zoo on our PBS station with her! Such lovely memories, and like so many of LeVar's kids, she grew up to be an avid reader. I may have also helped a little with all the other reading we did together. 😅
Levar Burton is something beyond a national hero or treasure. He's showing us the way.
Two delightful people. Love their positive energy!
Seriously! Be smart and interesting, too. Only thing wrong with this interview was that it was much too short.
Look at that
A facinating person interviewing a facinating person......
Love both of you guys!!!!
My Heart just exploded because Trevor Noah, one of my favorite TV personalities is talking to Levar Burton my favorite storyteller and actor 💕💕
Just the best!!!! I loved him, ever since Reading Rainbow. He made reading cool for me. I was a PBS kid. Wishbone, Zoom, Bill Nye and Reading Rainbow.
We’re gonna zoom, zoom, zoom, a, zoom.
I can't wait to see what Mr. Burton comes up with. I am of the Reading Rainbow generation and just seeing him makes me smile. I'm so happy to hear all of these new and great doors have opened up for him.
This is perfect.
He's aged so well, you know what they say. He's 64, he's 25 years older but looks better than me.
Reading Rainbow and Wishbone were my jam as a child so this brought back such happy memories!
Ty so much for mentioning Wishbone , because I thought I forgot about it, once I read your comment all these beautiful memories came flooding back of me and family watching their episodes almost everyday. I hope you have a wonderful day and thank you! ☺️
Take a look, it's in a book....Reading Rainbow.
I still have a stuffed Wishbone. I had 4 of them and one that talked.
I was initially excited when I saw Levar hosting jeopardy, because I like him so much and I have so much respect for him. But after watching one episode I didnt really like it because it seemed like it forced him too much into the role of a 'slick game show host' and didnt allow him to express his wonderful Levar Burton self very much, which was sad. So I'm happy to see him creating more personal projects that he can put his passion into. Thanks for the great interview.
Yep, yep yep. Our world is so much better because of these two men. These two bright, engaging, powerful, generous thinkers...these two men. We are blessed.
This might just be my favorite, most loved interview of all time. I love LeVar and have always loved what he stands for! Thank you, Trevor!
Has LeVar Burton received his Kennedy Center honors yet? He's overdue....
💯 he should
Way Overdue!!! And I have nominated him for the award three separate years. Please go to the KCH website and nominate Mr. Burton.
FOR. REAL.
PLEASE
@@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460 Wait, we can do that?
Reading Rainbow (and my mom) really got me into reading as a kid! Thank you LeVar!!!
LeVar looks Amazing!! Such a Beautiful Soul & an Amazing Career!! Looking forward to his next endeavors! ❤️🙏🏾👑
He needs to make a kid's game show around books. I would love to see something like that. I'm thinking like Carmen Sandiego but more around kids contemporary and classical literature.
Where in the world is she? Sing it Rockapella!
he's a national treasure! give him jeopardy already
I agree. Is there a petition out there for what you've suggested. I would sign it without reservation.
@@fodosdanso7991 yes
www.change.org/p/sony-pictures-entertainment-levar-burton-should-be-the-next-host-of-jeopardy
I need a way to push LIKE more than once!!!
He was horrible as a guest host. Is he supposed to get the job because he read books to all of you and embarrassingly begged for it ?
He is so amazing! What a wonderful human being. We are so lucky to have him in our lives.
I applauded a video. Yup, I did that.
"The shipwreck that leads you to the magical island"
So inspiring. ❤️
So glad LeVar and Trevor do what they do
Reading Rainbow was the first place I heard about slavery and the Underground Railroad. It did a great job of communicating the facts to a kid younger than 10 years old.
😱 LaVar Burton we love you!!! Thank you Daily Show for bringing him on to catch us up. I really hope he is successful in making a “Reading Game Show”! I think society is in desperate need of inspiring stories that bring us all a little closer together. We need you LaVar!!!
Way off topic but leVar has a beautiful face...one that makes you feel calm and relaxed 😌
I need a love button for this video. Two great authors, storytellers and all around great people!
Thanks, Trevor! Thanks, Levar! 🤩 I've adored Mr. Burton as a performer since 1977 and as a human being since 1983. He is awesome and does such excellent work... improving everything he touches. 💜
This was such a treasure of an interview. Two heroes from two different generations.
I was in my mid-20s when Reading Rainbow was on TV & I watched it as often as possible.
"There Is No Frigate Like A Book" by Emily Dickinson.
Love you LeVar!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️🌻🌻🌻🌻. Blessings to you and your family 🙏🙏🙏
thanks TDS and Trevor! FYI LeVar and Tig Nataro did an episode of her podcast "don't ask tig" together. It's amazing if you like either of them.
Huge lesson in here kids... You set goals and dreams, and if some of them don't go your way, don't get down. Take what you get, say yes, and keep moving forward. A journey isn't always defined by a complete itinerary, and that is just fine.
Just as Lavar's mother is the one who got him into reading, he and Reading Rainbow are the reason I am an avid reader of any book, genre, or series I can get my hands on. Lavar Burton is the reason I read the Little Critter series, the best book ever Where the Wild Things Are, and so many other books. I wish he would be the host of Jeopardy and I hope he changes his mind if they offer him the choice again. Such a wonderful human being.
Who could forget “Reading Rainbow”!?! Miss that show so much!
Always a treasure listening to LeVar Burton use profanity
I also enjoyed hearing him admit to cheating his way through a book report
I haven't been so excited about a Buddy duo since season one of True Detective. MORE TREVOR AND LEVAR, PLEASE?!
LeVar Burton transcends acting. He is the embodiment of hope, dreams, inspiration, and achievement for so many of us that watched and enjoyed him through the years. “Don't focus on the shipwreck, focus on the island 🏝.” On my vision board right now…
Every single time I hear him speak I listen as if I'm still that little kid watching reading rainbow and he's there telling me an incredible story. Thank Me. Burton for inspiring so many of us
“We focus on the shipwreck, we don’t think about the island that it got us to.”
‘The island is where you were meant to be all along.’
Its funny because I love levar and wholly support him. But I got reminded of him because of his daughter Mica being on critical roll. This just brings me joy all around
Wait…are you serious?! I need to see this!
@@KBWeeds her and Matt host critter hug, also she played an asamir in an episode in campaign 2, and 2 or so narrative telephone.
The funniest one is where she's talking and in the background is all of her dad and moms academy awards and emmies like 14 of them. Travis and Matt both got sidetracked by that one lol. She's just as kind caring and loving as both her parents and this generation is going to be safe with another Burton in their lives.
Reading Rainbow was a lovely, important show. So thanks for that. That being said, My favorite Jeopardy hosts: Savannah Guthrie, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, and Anderson Cooper.
“But you don’t have to take my word for it”
Lovely new set - the greenery against the backdrop of redwood planks to the geometric shelving - beautiful. The subdued lighting is a nice touch. Kudos to the designer.
Levar is such a great actor. Encourage people to be story tellers so true. Such a nice man. My mom taught me to enjoy reading too! My dad read me to sleep. I hope to be able to read again soon.
A couple of awesome people who have & will continue to inspire so many 💕💕
This format is perfect. I'm also a Levar fan from childhood to now so I may be biased, but these two people are my favorite public figures today. Thank you.
So happy for the opportunities that opened up for you! Levar your compliment to Trevor is so True.
One of my many cherished memories from childhood was growing up watching reading rainbow. I must have been somewhere between 4-8 years old when it was airing on PBS, and I'm 35 now. Loved that show. Love Levar Burton!
He’s such a handsome man! Black men just get better with age 👌🏾
They most certainly do👏🏾.
I don't know what's worse: the racist comment or the fact that over 70 people agreed with it. Pretty sad.
mrsj1417 Not racist, white people rarely age well without botox or plastic surgery. Possibly because we keep toasting ourselves in the sun or tanning beds so we'll turn brown. Ironic, huh?
@@mrsj1417 the jealousy is overwhelmingly rancid in you and those who comment like you. anything black, triggers people like. the name alone seems to set you all off. Get over IT
Lavar Burton! I love him! I admire his work, especially Reading Rainbow. The Best.
Thank you for everything you've given us all you beautiful and great and wonderful man. ❤️
Man this is great!!! What a fantastic interview. Thanks.
Lavar Burton and Mr Rogers are the top two humans in my head.
I'm French I discovered him thanks to Troy and Community 😁😁 and it just hit me right now that I've grown up watching him as kunta kinte !
WOW, LEVAR - hearing how you summarized your acting career, and what's represented in it makes me realize how significant your art has been to my generation! Thank you!!
I needed to hear this today. Thank you! :)
This man is a gift to the world.
His fine self is the reason I was hooked to the TV every week. I already knew how to read, but I sure did watch this show.
Met him once! His presona is so gracious and warm. He is a legend that is unsung.
I love my kickstarter reading rainbow coffee mug. Can’t wait to support his next venture.
*googles Reading Rainbow mug...*add to cart*
Levar is our Aesop. He has taught us who and how to be. I owe him a debt of spirit that can never be paid.
Am liking the new set, the camera work, his costume, everything is so soothing
Love reading to young people and seeing how taken they get...my grandmother wrote a ton of children's books, maybe one was published...but it built the joy of reading
Levar you are such an inspiration! I have and will always adore you
I love this man, I was a reading rainbow kid in the early 80's. I'm so glad he was and still is apart of my life. He is stunning to look at and listen too🥰
Reading rainbow was lit
I see what you did there...
As a dyslexic child I'm 41 years old now and my dad also was dyslexic so in a household where only one person could read my mom well my sister too but she couldn't hold anything and you weren't inspiration you opened up my mind to things that were not in my own little world you know and I greatly Craig greatly great great greatly appreciate you for that
Dude, someday, there needs to be a movie or a show with LeVar, and Trevor. I don't care what it is I'm going to be there for it!! Please take my money and make it happen!!
Love you, Mr. Burton!
I was so deeply, deeply saddened when Lavar was not chosen as the host of jeopardy. But after listening to this interview with these two men that I respect for their work and contribution to not just the African American society but to everyone that has had the pleasure of experiencing their trades. I fully understand why my admiration has only increased what a magnificent outlook on life and it’s sometimes disappointments. Hats off to two unmistakable assets to society.
LeVar is a treasure and he’s made a deal with the Devil because he doesn’t age, or he’s immortal.
I have watched LeVar from Roots to Jeopardy. My best memory is in 1993 is my 4 year old saying "hi LeVar" after his greeting during Reading Rainbow. Jeopardy's loss is our gain.
Tbh, I wasn't going to start watching Jeopardy - I just wanted the man celebrated.
This was absolutely amazing watching two of my favorite people on the planet converse.
What a great conversation and I love the new set
"Butterfly in the skyyyyy, I can go twice as hiiiiiigh.. take a look, it's in a book, The Reading Rainbowwww!!" Never ever forgetting that song!
Two folks who have had an impact on me!
I'm really loving this new format!
Love Levar and Jeopardy
I love this man as an actor and as a human being.
I started watching Reading Rainbow because I loved Geordi, and it was chill background noise. Then I started actually enjoying the show itself. My literacy was far beyond RR but I still liked it, and I think a big part of it is because LeVar Burton is just so amazing. Now the RR theme is kinda stuck in my head. I don't remember all the words, but the melody....
I was born in 1961, so I grew up with Seasame Street, the Electric Company and some other weird shows like Gumby.. I was definately older when I discovered Reading Rainbow. I watched all the time and knew Burton from Roots. Great show and love me some Levar. Whatever he does he will be great. I still know the song from the show and the Big Blue Marble. But I will to have admit I was in my early 30s and only could view public tv, no cable. Still I loved them.
You know Mr. Burton, taught me to read! I remember watching reading rainbow 🌈 and how instrumental it was to my life. As a first generation American girl, my parents thought learning my ancestral language was more important than learning English. In many ways they were right and I thank them for teaching me not only to speak it well but to embrace my culture and never be ashamed to speak in front of anyone. But I had a lot of catching up to do when I went to kindergarten- and I just want to thank you Mr. Burton. If it weren’t for you - and people like you, including my parents - I wouldn’t be graduating from medical school in a few months.
Reading Rainbow, Sesame Street and Mr. Rogers Neighborhood helped this latch key kid learn how to be empathetic, curious and to have a sense of community. Thank you!
Oedipus in Disneyland is Lavar's all-time favorite book. You should read it too.