# 90s Television Remixes PBS Releases Auto-Tuned Version of Reading Rainbow By Jonathon Brown | Published 2012-12-05 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reading-rainbow References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2012/12/03/reading-rainbow-remix/) & [imdb](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085075/) As part of the latest [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learn-with-peppa-tonie) Remix series by PBS, the public broadcaster created this Reading Rainbow remix featuring auto-tuned vocals from LeVar Burton. "East, south, north or west, a book can be your passport," says Burton in a slightly altered, harmonic version. The classic PBS show aired for three decades and taught countless kids the power of books and reading. Starring host LeVar Burton (who is also known for his role as Geordi on Star Trek Next Generation), the show presented the world of books as an exciting adventure full of stories, lessons and knowledge. Reading Rainbow is now reborn with this remix video as well as the new [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-educational-app) app released earlier this year. Previous PBS remixes involved Mister Rogers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **90s Television Remixes:** The trend of remixing popular television shows from the 90s with modern elements, such as auto-tuned vocals, is creating engaging and nostalgic content for viewers. - **Auto-tuned Entertainment:** The use of auto-tune technology to remix and enhance audio in various forms of entertainment, like television shows, music videos, and commercials, is revolutionizing the industry by adding a new layer of creativity and appeal. - **Digital Education Revival:** The resurgence of classic educational programs, like Reading Rainbow, through digital platforms, such as YouTube and iPad apps, is providing innovative learning opportunities for children and disrupting traditional educational methods. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Television Production:** The television production industry can explore remixing nostalgic shows from the 90s with modern twists, like auto-tuned vocals, to engage current audiences and tap into the power of nostalgia marketing. - **Music Production:** The music production industry has the opportunity to expand its use of auto-tune technology beyond music recordings and explore collaborations with television shows, movies, and online content creators for creative and unique audio experiences. - **Edtech:** The EdTech industry can leverage the success of digital platforms, like YouTube and iPad apps, to create interactive and engaging educational content that brings classic programs, like Reading Rainbow, into the digital age and enhances children's learning experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Television Channels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pbs-retro.md) - [Voice-Activated Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readyland.md) - [Pizza-Branded Reading-Encouraging Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-it-app.md) - [AR-Powered Library Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-library-board-of-singapore.md) - [Early Literacy Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-starts-with-reading.md) - [Audio-Only Iconic Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audioonly-iconic-show.md) - [AI-Enhanced e-Reading Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ereading-platform.md) - [AI-Powered Actor Reading Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevenlabs-iconic-voices.md) - [Portable Audio Readings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/runread.md)