LeVar Burton, Storyteller

You most likely know LeVar Burton from one of three roles:  Kunta Kinte on Roots, Geordi La Forge on Star Trek: The Next Generation and the host and producer of PBS' Reading Rainbow.  Beyond those roles, however, LeVar Burton says he is simply a storyteller.  He's directed, written, narrated, produced, acted and much more; all with resounding critical acclaim and success.

I had the pleasure of speaking with LeVar today on a variety of topics, most notably his newest feature, "The Jensen Project" which airs on NBC tonight at 7:00pm.  Based on his breadth of work, I have no doubt that this too will be awesome and fun for the whole family.

It's not too often that I feel star struck, but to be perfectly honest, heading into the interview I was a little nervous.  However, as soon as we got started, LeVar was so gracious and cordial that it felt like I was talking to a normal guy.  He wasn't "Grammy and Emmy Award winning LeVar Burton," he was just "LeVar" and made the entire interview a joy.  So thanks LeVar for such an awesome interview!

In case you didn't check out the interview on The Second Shift, you can check it out right here whenever you want!

Here's today's Web Waster:

PBSKids.org - Reading Rainbow taught generations to use their imaginations and travel through many adventures through books.  The show no longer airs on PBS, but there are plenty of excellent programs that foster growth and inspiration in today's children.  Check out the site with your kids on a rainy afternoon to learn about the programs and give your kids some education masked in fun.