All Emmy blog posts Sep 22, 2008
The group of them -- John Amos, LeVar Burton, Louis Gossett, Jr., Cicely Tyson, Leslie Uggams and Ben Vereen -- genuinely looked they they were enjoying their reunion and they might have potential as a comedy troupe. Burton and Tyson got into a funny little dispute about whether "Roots" was in fact the first miniseries. (Variety)
Commencements Jun 2, 2008
Honorary degrees: Serra; actor LeVar Burton; George Shultz, former US secretary of state; Robert Lipp, financial director and adviser; economist Frances Cairncross; and Dr. Nawal Nour, women's health advocate. Hebrew CollegeOn campus, Newton Centre. (Boston Globe)
Sony, DALSA and Post Logic Team With AMediaVision for First all 4K Production and Screening of Feature Length Movie May 6, 2008
LeVar Burton's 'Reach for Me' to be Screened at Landmark Theatre's Flagship L.A. Complex ... Directed by LeVar Burton and produced by AMediaVision Productions, the movie was captured using DALSA's Origin 4K cinematography camera, with 4K image processing and digital intermediate (DI) managed by Post Logic. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sentinel Morning Update: Teacher contract vote delayed in Carlisle Feb 22, 2008
LeVar Burton speaks at Shippensburg. What you can control is how you respond to what happens to you, actor and director LeVar Burton told an audience at Shippensburg University Thursday. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Getting back to his 'Roots' Feb 20, 2008
LeVar Burton was nominated for an Emmy for his portrayal of the African slave, and the actor will talk about the role that catapulted his career at tonight's "The Making of 'Roots' " at Wellesley College. Following the talk there will be an audience Q&A. Seating is limited. (Boston Globe)
Shippensburg University Actor Burton to speak at minority fund program Feb 15, 2008
Noted actor LeVar Burton headlines Shippensburg University s annual Gifted Minority Scholarship Fund program Feb. 21. The program commemorates the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King and raises money for SU s Gifted Minority Scholarship Fund, which was started in 1983 to benefit academically talented and financially deserving minority students. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Host of 'Reading Rainbow' to kick off Black History Month Jan 26, 2008
February is Black History Month, but festivities begin on campus this weekend with a brunch and speech featuring LeVar Burton. Burton, who hosts the show "Reading Rainbow," was selected to speak because of his accomplishments as an actor and a role model, said Finnie Coleman, director of African-American studies. (The Daily Lobo, NM)
TV One Commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Holiday with Two Documentary Specials on Monday, January 21 Jan 19, 2008
Hosted by actor LeVar Burton, the program features the key leaders in the holiday movement including Coretta Scott King, Stevie Wonder and prominent members of Congress. Also featured in the program is the music of Stevie Wonder and other musical artists. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Gooding to go Oct 16, 2007
Why doesn't he just follow the legions of sensible ex-actors who grew up one day and said, "that's it: acting is officially stupid, and I don't want to play dress-up any more!" Betty Thomas from Hill Street Blues, Peter Bonerz from 1970s TV, LeVar Burton, even Jennie Garth and David Hasselhoff have all stepped behind the camera. It would be good for Gooding, because the self-inflicted scars on his rep might start to heal, and good for the rest of us, because we couldn't have to see Cuba Gooding... (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Stargate Atlantis/Season 4: Focus on Character Sep 26, 2007
The entire cast of Roots took the stage - including Cicely Tyson, LeVar Burton and Ed Asner. They were, in short, awesome. (Multichannel News)
I Want My VOD Sep 25, 2007
Tom Steinert-Threlkeld - Blog on Multichannel News. Tom Steinert-Threlkeld. (Multichannel News)
Bob Garfield Says: Comcast Die, Die, Die Sep 22, 2007
" said my daughter. Roots, said the voice-over, earned a 44.9 rating, a 66% audience share, and became single most watched show in history. The series still holds the third place spot, just behind the Mash finale and "Who Shot JR" episode of Dallas. The entire cast of Roots took the stage - including Cicely Tyson, LeVar Burton and Ed Asner. They were, in short, awesome. They spoke in sonorous, exquisitely trained tones and looked fabulous and classy, all dressed in black. The Emmy's felt... (Multichannel News)
Hulucinating Sep 21, 2007
That meant, naturally, that members of the original Roots cast, from LeVar Burton to Leslie Uggams, made the presentation to the crew of Broken Trail. And Duvall took it upon himself to make as much of the moment as he could. (Multichannel News)
Sept. 17: Emmy recap Sep 19, 2007
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Backstage Notes: The Emmys Sep 17, 2007
" * * *The cast of "Roots" Cicely Tyson, Leslie Uggams, LeVar Burton, Louis Gossett Jr., Ben Vereen and John Amos said they were a bit saddened that the books author, the late Alex Haley, couldn't be present to celebrate the famed miniseries' 30th anniversary."We wish he was here to see what hes done for his country, not just for a race of people but for the entire world. He was a soft-spoken and low-key man who would just stand off to the side and appreciate all of this," Tyson said.And... (Variety)
'Sopranos,' '30' Rock Emmys Sep 17, 2007
"Roots" cast members Cicely Tyson, Leslie Uggams, John Amos, Ed Asner, Levar Burton, Lou Gossett Jr. and Ben Vereen took the stage to present the outstanding miniseries Emmy, which went to "Broken Trail.". But first, Queen Latifah helped the Emmys celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Roots," a multi-generational tale about slavery by renowned author Alex Haley. (Click2Houston, TX)
DGA re-elects Apted Jul 1, 2007
"Also elected to office were First VP Paris Barclay, Second VP William M. Brady, Third VP Taylor Hackford, Fourth VP Gary Donatelli, Fifth VP Betty Thomas, Sixth VP Max Schindler, and Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Scott Berger.Herbert Adelman, LeVar Burton, Stephen Glanzrock, Victoria Hochberg, Jeremy Kagan, Kim Kurumada, Michael Mann, Scott Rindenow, Thomas Schlamme, Ed Sherin, and Jess Trevio were elected to national board seats.Apted's credits include "Amazing Grace," "Coalminers... (Variety)
Michael Apted Re-Elected DGA President Jul 1, 2007
Herb Adelman, LeVar Burton, Stephen Glanzrock, Victoria Hochberg, Jeremy Kagan, Kim Kurumada, Michael Mann, Scott Rindenow, Thomas Schlamme, Ed Sherin, and Jesus Trevino were elected to Board seats ... DGA NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2007 - 2009 PRESIDENT Michael Apted NATIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT Steven Soderbergh SECRETARY-TREASURER Gilbert Cates ASSISTANT SECRETARY-TREASURER Scott Berger FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT Paris Barclay SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT William M. Brady THIRD VICE-PRESIDENT Taylor Hackford... (Primezone Releases)
What's on your top 10 movies list? Jun 30, 2007
NPR: A Totally Subjective Top 10 Movies List. A Totally Subjective Top 10 Movies List. (NPR)
Boy's shark story chosen in contest Jun 8, 2007
The TV series, hosted by LeVar Burton, has been around since 1983 and airs locally at 2 p.m. weekdays. WUFT has participated in the writing and illustrating contest for 13 years. (Ocala Star-Banner)
Winnie denied entry to Canada Jun 6, 2007
And American actor LeVar Burton, who played Kunta Kinte in the 1977 award-winning television miniseries 'Roots', has been invited to speak at the gala dinner, in Mandela's absence. He is maybe best known for his role of Geordi LaForge in the series 'Star Trek: The Next Generation. (iAfrica.com)
Feature DVD release: 'Roots' (5 out of 5 stars) May 25, 2007
The DVD includes commentary from actors LeVar Burton, Cicely Tyson and Ed Asner. CD-Rom content explains the family tree. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
Out of print for three years, 'Roots' is back May 19, 2007
"That's three years that children could have been introduced to that wonderful story and that wonderful legacy that Alex Haley left us.ABCO.J. Simpson and Ren Woods portrayed Kadi Rouray, an African tribesman, and Fanta, the daughter he loses in the slave trade. Fanta is a friend of Kunta Kinte who's kidnapped with him. Courtesy of Warner Home VideosIn the miniseries about Alex Haley's groundbreaking book, LeVar Burton brought to life Haley's ancestor Kunta Kinte, an African who was brutalized... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Tune in tomorrow ... Apr 17, 2007
"'Roots,' for black people, is huge because it lays the foundation for belonging," said actor LeVar Burton, whose character, Kunte Kinte, was at the center of the story. Just moments after the group pondered how broadcast television had the power to educate America about the epic story of black history in America they were reminded the power is now diluted by countless new niche-oriented media that chip away at its old audience. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Business)
The Fifth Annual TV Land Awards to Salute Lucille Ball, Roots, The Brady Bunch, Taxi and Hee Haw Apr 6, 2007
Among the stars scheduled to appear include: John Amos Roots honoree Desi Arnaz, Jr. Lucille Ball honoree Lucie Arnaz Lucille Ball honoree Todd Bridges Roots honoree Carol Burnett Presenter LeVar Burton Roots honoree Roy Clark Hee Haw honoree Jeff Conaway Taxi honoree Tony Danza Taxi honoree Ann B. Davis Brady Bunch honoree Danny DeVito Taxi honoree Louis Gossett, Jr. Roots honoree Florence Henderson Brady Bunch honoree Judd Hirsch Taxi honoree Christopher Knight Brady Bunch honoree Mike... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Read More: The Hollywood Reporter Mar 14, 2007
" Five programs received nominations for outstanding children's animated program: "Arthur" and "Curious George" (both PBS), "Peep and the Big Wide World" (Discovery Kids), "Time Warp Trio" (NBC) and "Toddworld" (Discovery Kids). Three Discovery Kids shows "Bigfoot Presents: Meteor and the Mighty Monster Trucks," "Growing Up Creepie" and "Tutenstein" joined Kids' WB!'s "The Batman" vying for the outstanding special-class animated program. "Sesame Street" legend Caroll Spinney, who received a... (CBS News -- Early Show)
Educate losses expand in 4Q Feb 27, 2007
But the show will not feature actor LeVar Burton, who is leaving after serving as the series host for more than 20 years. The company's full-year loss of $11. (Sunspot.net -- Business)
Roots Revisited Feb 25, 2007
Several generations of a slave family were traced in one- and two-hour segments, beginning with the young Kunta Kinte (LeVar Burton), who was shipped by slave raiders from West Africa to America in the 1700s. Digging for roots. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Creative opportunities Feb 17, 2007
Anchorage Daily News: Alaska's Newspaper. 27 low: 15 high: 27. (Anchorage Daily News)
Daytime Emmy Awards Feb 14, 2007
Levar Burton of Reading Rainbow is one of three individuals nominated for Outstanding Performer in a Children s Series. Caroll Spinney who plays Oscar the Grouch and Kevin Clash who provides the voice of Elmo on Sesame Street join Burton in that category. (Suite101.com)
New B-52s album taxis toward fall Feb 10, 2007
The Rwanda Rising director, Atlantan C.B. Hackworth, even managed to assemble a partial Roots reunion for the documentary when he hired Cicely Tyson, Louis Gossett Jr. and Levar Burton to provide voice work on the project. Young also discussed the project with Stevie Wonder on the singer s weekly Los Angeles radio show this week. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
'Reading Rainbow' star encourages imagination Jan 30, 2007
In his first visit to a college campus this year, literacy advocate and actor LeVar Burton encouraged an audience of more than 700 people to follow their dreams in Eisenhower Auditorium last night ... PHOTO: Laura Sarowitz LeVar Burton speaks to a crowd at Eisenhower Auditorium last night. (Daily Collegian, PA)
A Glance Back at Lakeland's 1956-57 State Title Season Jan 28, 2007
Births: Gloria Estefan, Levar Burton, Bill Engvall, Kirk Gibson, Art Monk, Ray Romano, Lou Whitaker. Deaths: Humphrey Bogart, joseph McCarthy, Christian Dior, Oliver Hardy, Eliot Ness. (The Ledger)
