Read All About It! 1979
What is Read All About It!?
Read All About It! is a television series first released in 1979.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 40
- Runtime
- 15 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 1, 1979
- Networks
- TVOntario
- Genres
- Kids, Mystery, Family
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 40 episodes and an average 15-minute runtime.
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Read All About It! is a television series first released in 1979. Catalogued under Kids, Mystery, Family. Produced and broadcast by TVOntario. Current status: Ended. Spans 2 seasons and 40 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A 15-minute Canadian series that turns reading, writing and history into intergalactic adventures.”
- Teaches reading, writing and history in short, engaging episodes
- Features a whimsical sci‑fi setting with a galactic ruler
- Runs in concise 15‑minute segments ideal for classroom use
- Episodes are only about 15 minutes long, limiting depth of each topic
- The visual style reflects its early‑1980s production era
Watch it if you enjoy brief, educational shows that blend school subjects with light sci‑fi storytelling.
The series is family‑friendly and suitable for children learning to read and write.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Read All About It! produced?
It was produced from 1979 to 1983 and aired in the early to mid‑1980s.
Who are the main characters?
The show stars David Craig Collard as Chris, Lydia Zajc as Lynne, Stacey Arnold as Samantha, and Sean Hewitt as Duneedon, ruler of the galaxy Trialviron.
How long is each episode?
Each episode runs for approximately 15 minutes.
What subjects does the series aim to teach?
The series aims to educate viewers in reading, writing and history.
Who composed the music for the series?
Eric Robertson composed the music for the show.
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