The Brief "Reading Rainbow" is returns after nearly 20 years, with a new series premiering October 4. ‘Reading Rainbow’ returning to TVWhat they're saying:"After nearly 20 years…Reading Rainbow is returning to motivate, help, and encourage kids to become avid readers with new episodes, new friends, new projects, and of course…new books! He continued: "I was raised on Reading Rainbow, LeVar Burton is my hero. Where to watch ‘Reading Rainbow’What's next:New episodes of "Reading Rainbow" will premiere and be available starting on Saturday, Oct. 4. Legacy of "Reading Rainbow"The backstory:Launched in 1983, Reading Rainbow became the most watched PBS program in the classroom.