Barney & Friends

*Barney & Friends*
Barney & Friends
Genre	Children's television series; Educational; Adventure; Musical;
Created by	Sheryl Leach; Kathy Parker; Dennis DeShazer;
Based on	Barney & the Backyard Gang by Sheryl Leach
Voices of	Bob West; Duncan Brannan; Tim Dever; Dean Wendt; Julie Johnson; Patty Wirtz; Michaela Dietz;
Opening theme	"Barney Theme Song"; "Barney Theme Song Series 400 Version" (1997–2002)
Ending theme	"Barney's Dilemma" (1992–2000); "Barney Theme Song" (2002–2010)
Composers	Philip Parker (1990–1999); Bob Singleton (1990–2000); Joe Phillips (1996–2009); Holly Doubet; Angelo Natalie;
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	14
No. of episodes	268 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers	Sheryl Leach (1988–1998); Kathy Parker (1988–1993); Dennis DeShazer (1988–2002); Randy Dalton (2002–2005); Karen Barnes (2006–2009);
Production locations	Allen, Texas (1992–1993; 2000–2001); Irving, Texas (1994–2000); Carrollton, Texas (2002–2009);
Running time	30 minutes (1992–2005, 2008–2009); 15 minutes (2006–2007, 2010)
Production companies	Lyons Partnership, L.P.; Connecticut Public Television (1992–2007); Lyrick Studios (1994–2000); HIT Entertainment (2002–2010); WNET New York (2008–2010);
Original release
Network	PBS
Release	April 6, 1992 –; November 2, 2010
Related
	Barney & the Backyard Gang;

Barney & Friends is an American children's television series targeted at children aged 2–5, created by Sheryl Leach. The series first aired on PBS on April 6, 1992, and features Barney, a purple anthropomorphic Tyrannosaurus rex who conveys educational messages through songs and small dance routines with a friendly, huggable and optimistic attitude. The series ended on November 2, 2010, although new videos were still released on various dates after the last episode aired. Reruns aired on Sprout from 2005 to 2015, and from December 17, 2018 to January 25, 2020 on Sprout's successor network, Universal Kids. On October 6, 2015, the series was initially renewed for revival with a new season to premiere in 2017, but that season was cancelled. A CGI-animated series will air on Cartoon Network's Cartoonito and stream on Max.

While popular with its intended audience, Barney & Friends drew severe negative reaction from the older set, who mocked the title character in popular culture through song parodies and comedy routines such as being beaten up by NBA star Charles Barkley on a Saturday Night Live episode. Barney & Friends has also received immense praise from parents for being a wholesome yet engaging show for children that delves into common, kid-friendly topics.

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