Laurence Fishburne presents LeVar Burton with the Lifetime Achievement Award
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
- Laurence Fishburne presented LeVar Burton with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his work bringing a love of reading to countless children on "Reading Rainbow."
Video courtesy of NATAS
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Beautiful quote, “All television is education. The question is what are we teaching?” Whew! Just beautiful ❤
Deep Statement.
Only in America...
Wow I have to remember that
That hit hard
It made me think of Fred Rogers speaking before the Senate to defend funding for public broadcasting; everyone should watch that if they haven't already. ❤
Part of the reason I'm an engineer is because of LeVar's performance as Geordi. And part of the reason I'm a voracious reader is because of Reading Rainbow.
Same
Facts! I am also an engineer and read like crazy.
I am too also an Engineer, because of Mr Burton.
I'm a avid reader because of Lavar
As a Brit, who only knew LeVar from his performances on Roots and obviously Star Trek TNG, I had NO IDEA about this side of the man. I had no idea he was so impressive a human being as well as being a great actor. I had no idea he meant so much to so many American kids who treasured his kind words, knowledge, understanding and actions. I didnt think it was possible for 'Geordie LaForge' to go UP in my estimation, but he just did.
So as a fellow brit and lifelong Trekkie, i also didn't know the full history and career and role model that is LeVar Burton.
What a beautifully written comment.
I'm so glad you learned about this side of his career.
I could be mistaken but I think in interviews he used to say that the Reading Rainbow was his real job, and STNG was just for fun or something like that.
I grew up watching his show in school and my grandpa and grandma's house. My grandpa always turned the show on for me because he knew how much I loved it. I miss both my grandpa and Reading Rainbow very much.
LeVar Burton and Fred Rogers are still my childhood heroes. I can still, at my age, sit and watch Mr. Roger's Neighborhood and Reading Rainbow reruns and be captivated by their presence. The kindness and welcoming nature radiated through my television as a child, and still does. There have been feature documentaries about Mr. Rogers and Sesame Street in the last several years, some director out there needs to complete the PBS Childhood trilogy and make a Reading Rainbow documentary.☺
They both command our attention so well with the kindest words and most soothing of voices.
Yes
Yeees!
As I get older, I appreciate more and more how those shows in particular rarely resorted to the kind of flashy lights and brights colors with little substance that I see in so much kids programming these days. I personally have seen how even the most hyperactive and excitable children would actually sit down and quietly watch, and hopefully learn. I have no idea how they managed it, but it really stands out when you do direct comparisons.
When he spoke about his 'real job', Reading Rainbow, I broke down in tears. LeVar Burton changed many of our lives for the betterand I've shared his videos with my young children.
When I was a kid, I was cast in TV movie with Levar Burton. I worked with him for about a month and to this day, some 4 decades later, he's still one of the nicest people I've had the pleasure of knowing, however briefly.
What movie was it?
@@TheDisplacerBeast It was called The Acorn People. It was a 1981 NBC movie of the week starring Burton, Ted Bessell and Cloris Leachman (who was also lovely).
I love this
@@tmage23awesome!
LeVar raised me on PBS. I never missed an episode of either Reading Rainbow or StarTrek. Hes a legend. Well deserved award.
Same here. Child of the 90s. RR and TNG were some of my all-time favorites. Still are.
His performance in season 3 of Picard has been outstanding and has made me cry just as hard as this video. Absolutely love LeVar.
Me too!! 🌈🖖
That finlae🎉🎉🎉 wow
This legit made me tear up . This is one the best tributes I’ve ever seen
I agree it made me cry. Mad respect...
Same my boy.
One of the very best!
Same
On me I couldn't stop tearing up
LeVar deserves ALL the awards!! 🥰 🏆
Seeing LeVar's eyes get more shiny from holding back tears as Laurence went on... You can tell he knew nobody wrote this for him. Laurence said all of it from the heart, as a friend.
That moment when you meet the guy who taught Morpheus everything he knows.
Laurence Fishburne is such a good friend not only to LeVar but also to Keanu Reeves, and he speaks so highly of both of them.
"You taught me what love looks like, smells like, tastes like, and sounds like. I'm the luckiest man in the world." What a line. Truly a man of letters.
My dad got me into reading when I was a kid, but we only had three tv stations... one of which of was PBS. I became huge fan of Levar Burton due to Reading Rainbow, but what really changed my life was the Reading Rainbow episode where he did the behind-the-scenes for Star Trek: The Next Generation. I was captivated by the sets, special effects, and how it was a job. So, years later, in 2005, after having gone to college for acting, I moved to LA and began working in TV and film. Levar has always been one of my heroes, and his work stuck with me my whole life, and continues to do so now.
Wasn't expecting this to make me so emotional. So well deserved.
Not me crying for 19 minutes straight 😩🙏💕
Same 😭
I know me too, especially the part about his wife. You don't hear men saying they are the luckiest man in the world anymore. The whole tribute was very touching💯
Man me too!!!!!
Lovely!😊❤ 📚 📖 📙 📘 🎒
I was choking it back so good til that adoring look he gave his wife and the dam cracked. Before my bigoted parents ever had a chance to instill their racism in me I had already found my hero; and being a little white boy in the 80s with LeVar as my hero saved me. Nothing but love for that man.
LeVar Burton as Geordi La Forge inspired me to become an Engineer. The way you could read his emotions from his face, that was blcoked by the visor most of the time was amazing. He played past Geordi's handicap, straight into my heart.
Growing up in Germany, I never got in contact with his other works because I am not even aware if they were ever translated into German. I guess that will forever be my loss.
Mr. Burton, thank you so much!
Mr. Burton is the reason I am who I am. I teach history because I got to watch Reading Rainbow (the mummies episode, cmon). I am so appreciative of this man. I can’t even put it into words. Thank you, sir. Thank you. You guided me to reading and to my passion. I can’t repay it.
Thank goodness for teachers like you.
Damn straight 🎉
@DB Damn straight. Pay it forward if you cant pay it back.
Reading Rainbow is one of the reasons I read 1000+ pages a week. LeVar Burton changed my life as a young child.
LeVar was that wonderful friend all nerdy kids had in common. He told us how reading was cool. He took us on adventures. He didn't just talk about books, he brought them to life. I am forever thankful he encouraged my love or reading. In which I passed onto my own children. Thank you good sir. You are a hero.
Levar's reading of the children's book..."Hill of Fire" when I was four years old is the single reason why I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in Planetary Geology. His inspiring tone and interesting content has sparked the imaginations of countless children. He may not be a scientist or an engineer, but he sure did create a lot of them. When we finally reach those stars his character traveled to, we will still be inspired by this man.
As a child born in the 70’s raised in the 80’s. Reading Rainbow was my childhood! I couldn’t wait for summer days when I got to just watch every episode! It was my favorite show! This tribute made me all teary I was so happy for Mr LeVar Burton! Thank you for making my childhood Great! I still love books to this day! ❤
So happy to see Mr. Levar Burton receive his flowers while he is still here! Well deserved what an amazing human being. Thank you so much for all your years of dedication and love!🎉👏🏼👍🏼
I am in my 50’s and I still remember every word of the Reading Rainbow theme song. Amazing we have been watching Levar Burton for so long. Much deserved.
LeVar Burton is an American treasure. He embodies the power of being kind.
Mr. LaVardis Burton you are an absolute inspiration sir!!! Thank you for impacting my life as a young black man growing up in the 80s!!! Love you sir!!!!!!
Being from Europe, I wasn't exposed to LaVar besides Star Trek, never knew he is such a treasure and legend.
20 minutes later, I cannot imagine anyone else more deserving of this award!
Congratulations man!
I saw Roots when I was 10 years old. That experience awakened my attention and appreciation for history. I started watching Reading Rainbow when I was 12 years old. That experience expanded my love for literature. I watched Star Trek: The Next Generation with my father when I was 16 years old. That experience fired my imagination and nurtured my understanding of science. Mr. Burton was literally my teacher in every major subject. I know I'm joining a chorus here when I say he made me the man I am today. Thank you, Mr. Burton. Thank you.
Yeah, I got misty eyed watching this. And like Sir Patrick Stewart said, he should've gotten this long ago. Still, I'm very happy to see all that's he done for ALL OF SOCIETY be recognized in such a way!
These darn onions😢
As someone who grew up with Reading Rainbow and a profound love of books, I approve of this award 10,000%
Also, he's aged very well, hasn't he?
I can't say enough about LeVar. As both a Reading Rainbow and Star Trek fan as a kid, he may have been on my TV more than anyone else. But for him, and my grandmother, who was also an outspoken champion for my literacy, I would not be the human I am today. I couldn't be more grateful.
LeVar Burton is simply an icon, plain and simple. He has literally changed the lives of millions of children through his show Reading Rainbow 🌈 and countless other projects that has made him a legend. He’s more than worthy of the Lifetime Achievement Award because of his impact on the importance of reading and education. Congrats, Mr. Burton. Your Lifetime Achievement Award is well deserved.
I watched Mr. Burton everyday as a kid grew up on RR, Mr. Rodgers and Jim Hensen SS. These young kids today have missed out on a lot of great things. Congratulations LeVar Burton.
I watched Levar Burton on Reading Rainbow 🌈 since I was a little boy in the 90s!!!! I still love the series since DAY ONE!!!!! EDUCATION IS EVERY THING!!!!
As someone who missed out on Reading Rainbow in the UK but knows Levar though Roots and TNG to see how many lives he has improved beyond my own fills my heart!
Just discovering this out now watching this. Never knew. If somebody could be elevated from legend to higher. Its LeVar! Wow.
Check out the Community episode with hi.
Not a dry eye in the house. Totally awesome. We don't get Reading Rainbow over here but I watched Roots as a young boy because my Mum wanted me to understand a little more of what the world was like and give me a clear idea of how to make it better. My Mum's philosophy was that we should always try and leave the world in better condition than it was when we found it. This man and the people like him do that idea proud.
So happy to see LeVar receive this award. I remember seeing him for the first time in Roots. It was a story that brought many tears to my eyes and taught me the plight of my darker skinned brothers. I remember when I saw him on Reading Rainbow and rarely missed a show. I remember tuning in to Star Trek The Next Generation and already being a Trekkie it was a match made in heaven to me. So, all in all, LeVar has been part of my life for most of my life, and it's like I know him. In actuality, he obviously doesn't know me, but I congratulate him and look forward to whatever else he pursues because I know he will be phenomenal at it.🙏
My Lord, he's always such a class act and so articulate, even when he's choked up with emotion. He and Fred Rogers are probably the two greatest heroes we've ever had, y'all.
This makes me so emotional. Thank you, Levar. Sending a big hug to my fellow 90 babies.
I have no words, just happy tears. 😭 I love him so much! He’s been a treasure from day one, and my god, Reading Rainbow was everything when I was growing up. Lucky are we who were blessed with this man in our lifetime. ❤️
The man held a master class for 25 years . Forever an icon and a legend
I could not stop crying watching this. When I tell you as a kid you couldn't peel me away from the t.v. when Reading Rainbow was on. This was my childhood. Levar, you Sr are a part of my life. Well deserved Sr 👏..
CONGRATULATIONS 👏👏👏👏 MR LEVAR BURTON! YOU ARE STILL AN AMAZING PERSON! ❤AWESOME!🎉😊😊🎉❤
You don't have to go far to see what kind of person Levar is. You just have to look at how his daughter acts and she is a complete ray of sunshine.
.." Take a look, It's in a Book, Reading Rainbow 🌈 " My jam, my show as a kid. Luv you LeVar..Class, ALL the Way 👏 👏
Same
I also grew up watching Reading Rainbow and I want so badly to tell Mr. Levar Burton himself how much I appreciate his service to us children at that time how important and fun reading is.
Having seen the last moment on the enterprise-d in Picard’s last episode, when it flashed back to the reading rainbow Star Trek episode, my god I wept. This man is beyond a treasure. He’s a saint. America and the world are infinitely richer for having him.
Reading rainbow was my favorite educational kids show growing up. I'm glad that he's receiving his flowers while he's still here.
Thank you LeVar
Thank you Reading Rainbow congratulations!
One of the greatest. LeVar shaped my childhood through Reading Rainbow and Star Trek. To say he's been important to millions of us would be an understatement. To call him a legend is to scratch the surface of what he has given us all. Congratulations to everyone's childhood friend from afar.
The most deserving person of this award. Dedicating his work and life to teaching young kids. Congratulations. One of the very best.
Congrats TV-Dad Levar Burton - you are the reason why I LOVE books and read. This man changed millions of lives including this little Canadian girl!
We had some of the Reading Rainbow books in our school library. Whenever he featured one of them, it was like discovering some hidden passageway to knowledge and adventure. Same books, totally different. I doubt I'd have started reading as voraciously as I did without the work of this man. No telling how many ships he set sail, encouraged, and built in the hearts and minds of his audiences.
Did I just start crying watching a RUclips video about LeVar Burton? Yes I did. My gosh what an amazing individual.
Who's cutting onions over here?! 😭Congratulations, Sir! 💪🏽🤩💖
I'm 38 now, and I still vividly remember watching some of the Reading Rainbow episodes. ☁️🦋 🦋 🦋 🦋 ☁️ 🌈
LeVar is one of the reason why i was one of the best readers in my school when i was learning to read. And i was in the top 10 readers list all the way til middle school. I’m so blessed to see him receive this long deserving award.
Thank you, Mr. Burton. You fostered my love of reading. Congratulations!
That was amazing. Mr. Fishburne deserves an award for his heartfelt speech that he gave to a legendary story - teller who was being rightfully awarded.
I use to make sure I did all my homework. So I could watch reading rainbow. Congratulations Sir. Well done.
He is why I love books, he opened our imaginations! I learned as much from him about reading as my own family taught me. God Bless Him
Well EARNED! It chokes me up whenever I hear his voice or that damn song because I think of countless mornings watching Reading Rainbow with my Mother.
She passed when I was 17 and one thing I learned early in her passing was that life was about to get much tougher mentally, emotionally, and psychologically because of such memories. Even the lyrics read true and my Mother always said it was ok to be a dreamer as long as you do something about those dreams.
I raise my kids on these older shows and they enjoy it just as much. From Mr. Burton to Mr. Rogers... I thank you all. I love you all.
YOU MATTERED AND YOU STILL DO. As a black man, THANK YOU Mr. Burton for not only teaching us differently, but showing us that it can be done. 👊🏿🙏🏿🖤
This is such a well-deserved award. I loved Reading Rainbow; I was one of those kids. LaVar was always so gentle, humble, enthusiastic, and encouraging, and he helped give me a love of reading. Now, I’m a writer, and part of the credit for that goes to him. And of course then he became one of the best characters on one of the best TV shows of all time!
Reading Rainbow taught me how to express myself with words, while TNG helped shape my young imagination. Mr. Burton was a powerful and positive force in my childhood and it makes my heart swell to see this.
We don’t have many role models left. I thank him and his family for taking up the role.
Thank you for teaching me the love , potential and the reach of literature . Respect
I love this man and all he's done as a storyteller and education advocate. He was such a pivotal part of my childhood through Reading Rainbow and the little of Next Generation I watched on reruns. So glad that he got this well earned reward!
Congratulations to LeVar…. Much love and respect for sharing your life to leadership to uplift, encourage, inspire and support others.
We salute you
This was so beautifully said. Happy tears for such a well deserved award for a man who has devoted his entire life to giving to others in a unselfish way. We love you you Mr. Burton
Congratulations to LeVar. You, and your PBS counterparts, taught MY kids about reading. And believe me, it wasn't easy.
So grateful for all those years we spent together when I was a kid in front of the TV while my mom was working overtime. And then later when an young adult with ST TNG. Well deserved 🥰
Mr. Burton has been a part of my life in a myriad of ways from that of roots and teaching me that slavery was part of our history is Black Americans but not the full story. To that of Star Trek the next generation where he taught me along with my most important Advocate my mother, that it was okay to be a black individual with disability and navigate beyond the world's limits of what might be perceived as achievable or even okay. I sit here a thirty-six-year-old black individual with a disability whom is about to embark on a journey that requires a great deal of reading, and knowledge that I indeed can do anyting I have my associate's degree, however in the fall of 2023 I will be going back to school to receive my bachelor's degree in Black studies with a minor in political science and I tribute a great deal of that to the works of my mother first of all most importantly, but not too far behind that beautiful soul is mr. LeVar Burton congratulations good sir. You deserve this and indeed so much more.
Proud of Your achievements. Keep soaring
Well said @MichaelRichard and congratulations on your accomplishments! You are an inspiration!!!❤
@@ileniepowell Thank you very much Madam, and may peace reside within you.
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👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 thank you Levar for the memories thank you sir - congratulations 🎉🎊
Deserves his flowers many times over. LB’s been a part of our lives our entire lives. Sensational orator and educator. Lest we not forget the Cameo video. Thank you, Sir. 💯💯💯
Which one?
@@mstwelvedeadlycyns He was the cop in the "Word Up" video😁
@@kennedyrice1517 indeed
@@mstwelvedeadlycyns word up. Check it.
I love how LeVar's wife is beaming with pride over her husband. He deserves the best things in life...but you don't have to take my word for it.
LeVar 100% deserves it. Such an amazing and genuine person.
I am sitting here at work with a wet face and smile of admiration at 34. Well deserved!!!
i may not remember a lot from my childhood, but i'll always remember how much i loved watching Reading Rainbow, including the episode where LeVar went on the set of TNG, as that was what introduced me to Star Trek. he deserves this award and tons more.
It's awesome to see someone you looked up to and learned so much from nearly 40 years ago being publicly recognized for being the hero you've always known he was. Good stuff.
I am a 1st generation Asian American , I am 45 years old and I grew up on reading rainbow as a child , later in my teenage years watching ROOTS and Star Trek , Reading Rainbow was my childhood ! salute LeVar Burton ! thank you !
As a child of the 80's I certainly spent plenty of summers watching reading rainbow LOL
I grew up with Lavar my first black friend!!!! We need more people of color in children’s television ❤
Man I remember when the teacher rolled in that squeaky cart with that classic fat t.v / vcr. We knew it was either National Geographic, the Mario bros. t.v show or The Reading Rainbow. The 90’d was great and glad I lived as a kid during that priceless slip in time. Congrats Burton for this award and for creating memories for us kids.
Levar Burton. The first time I saw you was when Roots aired. My children grew up watching your beloved Reading Rainbow 🌈. Thank you. Thank you. We’ll keep reaching for the stars. Thank you
What an amazing acceptance speech. I remember watching the first generation of Reading Rainbow forty years ago. We need more of this in the world.
Reading Rainbow gave me my love of reading and that is instilled in me still to this day.
Yes Thank you for everything Mr.Burton ! ❤
Levar has inspired me in various ways. I now get goosebumps and teary-eyed when I hear the reading rainbow theme song and "but you don't need to take my word for it".
I believe this is the first time I got misty for an awards show. Whether as Jordy LaForge or as himself, I also believe every word that was said of him-and that is incredibly rare. A true national treasure this man is.
I grew up in rural Alabama I was born in 1987 seeing reading rainbow and star trek TNG changed my life thanks levar
I salute you Brother Lavar Burton!! An icon!! 🙏🏽👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾💯
I’m glad I grew up in the 80’s and 90’s. Mr. Levar Burton was the reason why I loved reading as a little child.😀 Reading Rainbow was the best show ever!📕🌈 The song still brings tears to my eyes when I hear it.😭 Thank you so much for the knowledge you gave to me.👏🏾
This was so beautiful and inspiring to see Mr. Burton receive this lifetime achievement award!
I love Levar Burton! Reading Rainbow seemed like such a fun show and I wish I had been old enough to work on it with him. What a blessing to be a friend of his I am sure!
Everybody loved The Reading Rainbow, but more than it's set up it was LeVar Burton. There was something about him as the presenter, a warmth, and nature of caring that made him and that show special. Even now as an adult, on occasion, I'll find myself humming the tune to the show.
As a child I loved that show but as an adult, I can't even put into words how genius and brilliant every aspect of that show was. I will remember that song until the day I die.
For those of you who do not know who I am. What a humble man. I loved him on What's Love got to do with it. Akeela and the Bee. The Matrix and John Wick movies. His role as Pops on Blackish is awesome. What a beautiful speech about his friend.🥰🤩
I am a mom and a teacher and would watch Reading Rainbow at home and in my classroom. One episode that stands out is when he read The Wall by Eve Bunting. A heartfelt story about the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. My dad is a Vietnam Veteran who served for 20 years in the Marine Corps. I am now a mom of a Marine. My family and I went to D.C. and we visited The Wall. It immediately took me back to the RR episode when Levar visited The Wall. Thank you sir for supporting my literary journey.💜📚
This was so beautiful 🥰👏🏾 Congrats Mr Burton and family 🥳
Levar Burton is single handely the reason I feel in love with storytelling as a kid and a writer now for my own film production. Words can not describe what this man did for me and how much he inspired me. Hell, I didn't even realize how much he did. A well-deserved award to an absolutely GREAT AMAZING MAN.
I loved watching Reading Rainbow, more so than Sesame Street! We should bring back that show and expand it to each even more children!