Television
LeVar Burton will host a new competition show based on the classic board game Trivial Pursuit after becoming a fan-favorite guest host of ‘Jeopardy!’
Nov. 16, 2021
Books
Coming soon to a bookstore near you: The first children’s book by “Reading Rainbow’s” LeVar Burton.
Sept. 2, 2014
Entertainment & Arts
Beloved actor and TV host LeVar Burton has been named grand marshal of the 2022 Rose Parade in Pasadena after ‘Jeopardy!’ snubbed him.
Oct. 5, 2021
LeVar Burton learned he’s the descendent of a Confederate Army soldier in ‘Finding Your Roots,’ but he says this could be his entry point to ‘talk to white America.’
Jan. 17, 2024
Fans of actor LeVar Burton are vowing to boycott ‘Jeopardy!’ after executive producer Mike Richards and actor Mayim Bialik were named new hosts.
Aug. 12, 2021
“Reading Rainbow,” reading blue. LeVar Burton knows how to read to kids.
Oct. 27, 2014
Thirty years ago, children began a wondrous and colorful journey with reading as the first episode of “Reading Rainbow” took to the PBS airwaves.
June 11, 2013
Technology Blog
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Jan. 15, 2009
LeVar Burton put out a call for “Reading Rainbow” funding on Kickstarter on Wednesday morning with about five weeks to reach its goal.
May 29, 2014
Actor and author LeVar Burton discusses the State of Banned Books with Times readers in Los Angeles.
May 25, 2023