BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Once employees at WNED-TV who helped launch the legendary PBS series “Reading Rainbow,” Dr. Barbara Irwin, Tony Buttino, Sr. and Dr. Pam Johnson sat down for a panel at Canisius ...

At left, Tony Buttino prepares Western New York book reviewers (from left to right: Stephanie, Percy and Afrika) with production assistant Pam Johnson at right. Courtesy of WNED PBS, Buffalo, NY For ...

RICHMOND — The popular 1980s show “Reading Rainbow” was rebooted in October, and at a time when children across the nation struggle with reading. The show returned earlier this month for free on ...

After 26 years, nearly 50 Emmys and a Peabody Award, "Reading Rainbow," the children's series produced by WNED-TV, aired for the final time Friday. PBS killed the program, which was broadcast at noon ...