Reading Rainbow - S05E09: Meanwhile Back at the Ranch

Name: Meanwhile Back at the Ranch
Genre: Kids
Released: 1987-07-02
Duration: 30 min

Jul 02, 1987KidsSeason 5, Episode 9

LeVar travels to an old west town made to look like life in the 1880's to see how times have changed in the last 100 years. He explores how cowboys lived and traveled, and he also shows how stunt riders practice tricks on their horses for western movies. Hoyt Axton reads the featured book, a story told in comparisons about a rancher who decides to spend the day in a town 84 miles from home, and the strange happenings at his ranch back home while his wife stayed home to plant potatoes.

Cast: LeVar Burton

All Episodes - Season 5

01The Life Cycle of the Honey BeeJun 22, 1987 02Keep the Lights Burning, AbbieJun 23, 1987 03Chickens Aren't the Only OnesJun 24, 1987 04The Paper CraneJun 25, 1987 05The Runaway DuckJun 28, 1987 06A Three Hat DayJun 29, 1987 07RumplestiltskinJun 30, 1987 08Best FriendsJul 01, 1987 09Meanwhile Back at the RanchJul 02, 1987 10My Little IslandJul 03, 1987

Reading Rainbow S05E09 Synopsis

Reading Rainbow "Meanwhile Back at the Ranch" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 1987-07-02, this episode is part of Season 5 of Reading Rainbow. Featuring performances from LeVar Burton among the cast. With a runtime of 30m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Kids series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. LeVar travels to an old west town made to look like life in the 1880's to see how times have changed in the last 100 years. He explores how cowboys lived and traveled, and he also shows how stunt riders practice tricks on their horses for western mov...