Beyond the Reading Rainbow, Roots and Star Trek with LeVar Burton

About this episode

LeVar Burton reflects on his influential journey through Roots, Reading Rainbow, and Star Trek.

LeVar Burton sits down to reflect on a journey that shaped generations, from the cultural impact of Roots, to opening minds and imaginations on Reading Rainbow, to boldly going into the future with Star Trek. It’s a candid, thoughtful look at the moments, choices, and experiences that defined his path as an actor, storyteller, and cultural icon. We talk about legacy, responsibility, creativity, and what it really means to be part of stories that outlive you. Dropping Names ...and other things, is a podcast featuring Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes stepping away from the spotlight to share the real stories... the fans, the friendships, the near-misses, the unexpected moments, and the names you never thought they’d drop. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

People in this episode

Hosts: Brent Spiner, Jonathan Frakes

Guest: LeVar Burton

Topics covered

• cultural impact
• storytelling
• legacy
• creativity
• entertainment

Keywords

• LeVar Burton
• Roots
• Reading Rainbow
• Star Trek
• cultural icon
• storytelling
• legacy

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Roots, Reading Rainbow, Star Trek

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