Historical clue formulations

• LeVar who hosted TV's "Reading Rainbow" for 23 years — 2025-04-09
• See 23-Across — 2016-07-20
• Richard nominated for seven Oscars — 2011-02-09
• "Pee-wee's Big Adventure" director — 2006-06-17
• See 17-Across — 2006-04-26