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  • Reading Rainbow Hip Cat (Season 16, Episode 2)
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    TV Episode | 27 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama

Reading Rainbow

Hip Cat (Season 16, Episode 2)
TV-Y
TV Episode | 27 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
In this episode of the "Reading Rainbow," Levar Burton visits with The Bill Saxton Quartet and Saxophonist Joshua Redman. We learn about jazz and the concept of improvisation. Books featured in this episode include: "Hip Cat", "Conga ...See moreIn this episode of the "Reading Rainbow," Levar Burton visits with The Bill Saxton Quartet and Saxophonist Joshua Redman. We learn about jazz and the concept of improvisation. Books featured in this episode include: "Hip Cat", "Conga Crocodile", "Charlie Parker Played BeBop", and "Willie Jerome." See less
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Producer
Jill Gluckson (producer)
Composer
Stephen Horelick
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Status
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Updated Apr 8, 1997
Release date
Apr 8, 1997 (United States)
Awards
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Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 37 wins & 91 nominations

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4 cast members
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LeVar Burton primary photo
LeVar Burton
Self - Host Self - Host   See fewer
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Christian Guzman
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Joshua Redman
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