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John Grable, the director of the original Barney and the Backyard Gang series asked art director Jamie Ruth Conner to design a plush dinosaur that a child would easily be able to embrace. After producers rejected her designs, she handed the construction of the costume over to her niece Suzanne Lockridge and moved on to other projects. The original design attemps of Barney by Irene Corey depicted a fierce T-Rex. Kathy Parker, a fellow teacher-turned-mother who had helped Sheryl create the character, agreed to the change, but on the condition that he was not to appear menacing (a realistic t-rex would have scared her daughter Kaitlin). When Sheryl took Patrick to the 'Invasion of the Robot Dinosaur' exhubit in Dallas in the winter of 1988, she noticed that he was fascinated with dinosaurs at the museum, particularly the Tyrannosaurus rex. When that was proven to be too hard, he became a teddy bear who came to life. Another idea was for Barney to be a blanket. Originally, Barney was going to be a clown doll and in early scripts, he was a sea serpent named Cecelia (and or also written as Sea-celia).

Creationīarney was first created in 1987 by Sheryl Leach, who was looking for a way to entertain her then two year old son, Patrick. The Barney character was originally voiced by Bob West from 1988 until 2000, but since his resignation has been voiced by many other voice actors.īarney generally appears with his dino pals, Baby Bop, BJ and or Riff among others.īarney the Dinosaur with creator Sheryl Leach. The character has been succeeded by many other costume performers during Joyner's time and after his resignation. Once Barney springs to life from imagination, any and everyone can see him and no one else needs to use their imagination to see or interact with him in his large form.Ĭreated by former teacher Sheryl Stamps Leach, Barney first appeared in the video titled The Backyard Show (1988), which was the first episode of the Barney & The Backyard Gang home video series.ĭavid Voss originally performed as the costume for Barney from 1988 to 1990, and was succeeded by David Joyner, who would later define the costume mannerisms of the character.

Although Barney comes to life through a child's imagination, he isn't imaginary. His place of residence would later be expanded in the video Come on Over to Barney's House (2000).

His birthplace is Dallas, Texas (as he was created there by the creators), however, he lives and resides in one's imagination. Dubbed as the 'Elvis for Toddlers' in the early days, he is best known for his silly and optimistic attitude. In turn, Barney opens children's eyes to the joys of learning and discovery, to the wonders of make-believe, and to the beauty of unconditional love.

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A two hundred million year (two dinosaur years) old, six-foot tall purple tyrannosaurus-rex with a green tummy and green spots on his back and his tail and yellow toes, he comes to life through a child's imagination, springing up from a doll to full size. Remember, I love you! Barney is a purple dinosaur and the main protagonist of the television series Barney & Friends, its home video predecessor Barney & The Backyard Gang and the upcoming relaunch series Barney's World.

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