Reading Rainbow Star Mychal Threets Seeks Hospital Care

Mychal Threets, known for his role as Mychal the Librarian on the recent "Reading Rainbow" revival, revealed on social media that he is seeking hospitalization for mental health support. He shared a poignant message indicating he was "not okay" but felt safe in the moment, expressing deep gratitude for the support of those in his life.

The actor's announcement on Monday led to widespread concern among fans and colleagues. Yvette Nicole Brown, an alumna of "Community," was among those who responded, encouraging Threets to seek immediate hospital care if needed.

"Reading Rainbow" originally premiered in 1983 and aimed to foster a love of reading in children. The program was revived in 2025 on Kidzuko, with Threets serving as host. The revival had already secured an order for an additional 24 episodes due to its enthusiastic reception.

Executive producer Michael Davies previously commented on the revival's success, noting the audience's passion for educational children's programming. He highlighted the series's critical role in empowering viewers through reading, especially during a time of declining literacy rates.