Series synopsis
The Great American Read is an American documentary television series that premiered on PBS on May 22, 2018. It ended on October 23, 2018. It stars Meredith Vieira.
A journey through America that introduces our list of the 100 best-loved books and explores the many ways in which these novels affect, reflect and connect us all.
Premise
A journey through America that introduces our list of the 100 best-loved books and explores the many ways in which these novels affect, reflect and connect us all.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Meredith Vieira as Self - Host
Guest cast
- Shaquille O'Neal as Self
- Seth Meyers as Self
- Sarah Jessica Parker as Self
- Joshua Rothman as Self
- Ari Kohen as Self
- Megan Del Prior as Self - Director of Gotham Archery
- James Patterson as Self
- Venus Williams as Self
- Parul Sehgal as Self
- George López as Self
- Carla Hayden as Self
- Jason Reynolds as Self - Author, Ghost
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | May 22, 2018 | October 23, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Launch Special America’s 100 best-loved books are revealed, launching the campaign & the nationwide vote. |
May 22, 2018 |
| 2 |
Fall Kick-off Join host Meredith Vieira in the search for America's best-loved novel. The voting is underway, and the competition is heating up; any book could win. |
September 11, 2018 |
| 3 |
Who Am I? Explore the ways that America's best-loved novels answer the age-old question, “Who am I?” From life lessons to spiritual journeys, these books help us understand our own identities and find our place in the world. |
September 18, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | PBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 22, 2018 |
| Last aired | October 23, 2018 |
| Runtime | 110 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 20:00:00 |