One of the most popular PBS shows is back with fresh episodes, a new host and celebs spreading some literacy love.

Why it matters: "Reading Rainbow" emerged as one of public television's most viewed programs and it's returning some two months after Congress voted to cut nearly $1.1 billion in federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which provides critical support to PBS and NPR.

Driving the news: "Reading Rainbow" announced in social media posts Monday that it's returning with host Mychal Threets, aka Mychal the Librarian, and a cadre of celebrity guests including Chrissy Teigen, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Gabrielle Union.

How to watch: The new "Reading Rainbow" will debut at 7am PST/10am Saturday ET on KidZuko as a four-episode short-form run. • New episodes will pre

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