“Barney & Friends” Voice Actor Recalls Getting Death Threats for Playing the Purple Dinosaur. Angela Andaloro. Tue, November 12, 2024 at 1:30 PM UTC. 2 min read 'Barney & Friends' began airing ...

“Barney & Friends” was about America’s favorite purple dinosaur and aired from 1992 to 2010. The series was based on “Barney & the Backyard Gang” and produced some high-profile talent.

Barney is back — and he’s brought his friends along with him! Mattel Television Studios is relaunching the iconic purple dinosaur with an all-new animated series titled Barney’s World, which ...

Barney debuted in "Barney & the Backyard Gang" in 1988 and later "Barney & Friends" in 1992, soon becoming a worldwide sensation. It lasted 14 seasons on PBS, wrapping up with its final show in 2010.

The voice star of the beloved purple dinosaur himself on Barney and Friends, has opened up about receiving death threats due to the catchy songs he composed for the children's show. The series ...

Barney the dinosaur wasn't the traditional masculine figure, drawing some of the immense ire against him, according to experts discussing the series 'Barney & Friends' on a new podcast.

Barney debuted in 1988 in the series “Barney & Friends” which aired for 14 seasons across multiple networks globally, including on PBS in the U.S. The series concluded Nov. 2, 2010.

The very next year, 1992, “Barney and the Backyard Gang” hit PBS as “Barney & Friends” and found its way into the homes of millions of kids. “Barney was a one off,” Rifkin said. “As ...