“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.

Stephen White, "Barney & Friends" head writer, said that despite the death threats and backlash, "We were too busy making the show to worry that much about what various critics and trolls had to say." ...

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, the purple dinosaur, in scene from PBS TV series "Barney & Friends." / Getty Images "Nope" actor Daniel Kaluuya and Mattel announced in 2019 they were set to produce a live-action film of ...

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.

Barney, the friendly purple dinosaur, helped launch the careers of singers Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez. Barney is back as an animated character - Los Angeles Times ...

Created in the ‘80s by former teacher Sheryl Leach, “Barney & Friends” premiered on PBS in April 1992 for an audience of preschool and young children, teaching them lessons about inclusion ...

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.

The updated Barney brand builds on the long-running Barney & Friends, which debuted nationally on PBS in 1992 and ran for 18 years, with repeats continuing for several years beyond that.The show ...

“Barney & Friends” didn’t warm everyone’s heart with the show’s catchy tunes or happy-go-lucky dinosaurs. Bob West, the original voice of Barney, appeared on the new podcast ...