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3 questions for 'Reading Rainbow' host LeVar Burton on fighting 'misguided' book bans: 'The gift of literacy is sacred'
“Sometimes in life we have to fight for our rights to be honored, observed and upheld,” Burton says. “This is one of those times.”
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LeVar Burton says not getting ‘Jeopardy!’ job was a ‘humiliation’
LeVar Burton is opening up about his reaction to not being named the host of “Jeopardy!” last year.
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LeVar Burton implores kids to read banned books: 'That's where the good stuff is'
On "The Daily Show," LeVar Burton pointed out how ridiculous the book ban efforts in the U.S. are getting.
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Sidney Poitier celebrated by Denzel, Oprah, Whoopi and more following his death: 'We lost an elegant king today'
The star of "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" died Thursday at 94.
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LeVar Burton to Host ‘Trivial Pursuit’ Game Show in Development at eOne
LeVar Burton is set to host a game show version of the classic trivia game “Trivial Pursuit,” which is currently in development at Entertainment One (eOne). “’Trivial Pursuit’ is one of the best-known brands in the gaming universe,” Burton said. “I am thrilled to have partnered with Hasbro and eOne to bring this beloved game […]
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LeVar Burton Lost ‘Jeopardy!’ and He’s Totally OK With That.
Emily Berl for The Washington Post via Getty“I am thrilled. I am literally over the moon—well, not literally, but virtually,” exclaimed LeVar Burton, about his latest achievement, post-Jeopardy!: The Rose Parade in Pasadena last week named Burton its 2022 grand marshal. And he spoke about it on a day two of his fellow Star Trek stars also reached new heights, one quite literally: “The Shat went to space and came back safe. It’s a good day!”Burton told The Daily Beast he was moved by actor Willia
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