Скачать или смотреть Reading Rainbow: Best Friends | S05E08 (1987)

Today we are closing out Season 5 with a true fan-favorite: "Best Friends." This episode explores the different shapes friendship can take and how having a "best" friend makes the world a much smaller, warmer place.

In this 1987 classic, LeVar Burton explores the concept of companionship. The highlight for many viewers is LeVar’s visit to a very familiar set—Sesame Street—to talk to his real-life friend, Caroll Spinney, the man behind Big Bird! It’s a wonderful "meta" moment for 80s kids, seeing the worlds of PBS collide as they discuss the bond between Big Bird and Snuffleupagus.

Highlights of this 1987 Season Finale:

The Featured Book: "Best Friends" by Steven Kellogg. This charming story follows a young girl named Kathy who has to deal with the jealousy and joy of her best friend, Louise, getting a new dog.

The Narrator: The book is read by Liza Minnelli! Her expressive, theatrical voice brings Kellogg’s vibrant illustrations to life perfectly.

The Sesame Street Visit: Watching LeVar interact with the Big Bird puppet (and seeing a bit of the "magic" behind the scenes with Caroll Spinney) is a nostalgic heavy-hitter. They talk about what it means to be a "best" friend.

A Visit to the Dog Show: LeVar takes us to a dog show to see the unique bond between trainers and their canine best friends.

Kid Reviews: The "Reviewers" wrap up the season by recommending books like The Velveteen Rabbit and The Puppy Who Wanted a Boy.

This episode captures the gentle, sincere spirit that made Reading Rainbow a staple of the American childhood. It’s the perfect, cozy end to a legendary season of television.