LeVar Burton

LeVar Burton discusses his career, online presence, tattoo and learns something new about Geordi La Forge.

An episode of the The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos Audio Podcast podcast, hosted by George Stroumboulopoulos, titled "LeVar Burton" was published on August 3, 2009 and runs 11 minutes.

August 3, 2009 ·11m · The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos Audio Podcast

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Summary

For a certain generation, LeVar Burton is synonymous with one of the most powerful programs in TV history - 'Roots'. At 19, in the role of 'Kunta Kinte' LeVar became instantly famous. That was 1977, in 1983, along came another landmark moment. LeVar became the host and co-producer of a PBS program called 'Reading Rainbow' encouraging children to read. It lasted 25 years and won 13 Emmy awards. Oh, and don't forget, in 1987 LeVar landed the role of Lieutenant Commander Geordi Laforge - the blind chief engineer on 'Star Trek - The New Generation' nThat show was hugely popular and LeVar appeared in every episode. If that weren't enough, in the Will Smith film 'Ali' LeVar played Martin Luther King Jr. Now, he's starring in a drama on Super Channel called 'Taken in Broad Daylight.'

Episode Description

For a certain generation, LeVar Burton is synonymous with one of the most powerful programs in TV history - 'Roots'. At 19, in the role of 'Kunta Kinte' LeVar became instantly famous. That was 1977, in 1983, along came another landmark moment. LeVar became the host and co-producer of a PBS program called 'Reading Rainbow' encouraging children to read. It lasted 25 years and won 13 Emmy awards. Oh, and don't forget, in 1987 LeVar landed the role of Lieutenant Commander Geordi Laforge - the blind chief engineer on 'Star Trek - The New Generation' nThat show was hugely popular and LeVar appeared in every episode. If that weren't enough, in the Will Smith film 'Ali' LeVar played Martin Luther King Jr. Now, he's starring in a drama on Super Channel called 'Taken in Broad Daylight.'

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