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  • Reading Rainbow Uncle Jed's Barber Shop (Season 11, Episode 12)
  • TV-Y
    TV Episode | 27 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama

Reading Rainbow

Uncle Jed's Barber Shop (Season 11, Episode 12)
TV-Y
TV Episode | 27 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
LeVar visits his favorite barbershop for a trim, and reads the featured book while waiting his turn. Regina Taylor tells the story of how Uncle Jed, who had a dream of owning his own barbershop and kept saving up despite several financial ...See moreLeVar visits his favorite barbershop for a trim, and reads the featured book while waiting his turn. Regina Taylor tells the story of how Uncle Jed, who had a dream of owning his own barbershop and kept saving up despite several financial setbacks, including the bank crash at the start of the Great Depression, finally achieved his goal at the age of 79. See less
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Composer
Stephen Horelick
Casting Director
Laura Frame Sullivan
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Apr 9, 1996
Release date
Apr 9, 1996 (United States)
Awards
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Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 38 wins & 90 nominations

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LeVar Burton's primary photo
LeVar Burton
Self - Host Self - Host   See fewer
Star Trek: Generations (1994)
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Regina Taylor
Self (voice) Self (voice)   See fewer
Courage Under Fire (1996)
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