Burton says he is proud to be Stoney’s namesake, and that Stoney embodies the values he’s spent much of his life advocating ...

and filling the roll of Kunta Kinte in the ever important mini-series Roots, LeVar Burton has inspired and shaped the minds of several generations of trivia-loving nerds,” the petition states.

Not much, just enough to recognize the theme song and get a handful of book recommendations from host LeVar Burton. So I didn't think I'd have such a visceral reaction to hearing Burton's voice ...