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Barney & Friends

Barney & Friends

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Overview

Barney & Friends is an American children's television series aimed at children from ages 2 to 5. The series, which first aired on April 6, 1992, features the title character Barney, a purple anthropomorphic Tyrannosaurus rex who conveys educational messages through songs and small dance routines with a friendly, optimistic attitude.

NetworksPBS KidsPBS

Top Cast

David Joyner

David Joyner

Barney

Carey Stinson

Carey Stinson

Barney

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Dean Wendt

Barney

Julie Johnson

Julie Johnson

Baby Bop

J

Jeff Ayers

Baby Bop

P

Patty Wirtz

B.J.

Michaela Dietz

Michaela Dietz

Riff

B

Bob West

Barney

A

Adrianne Kangas

Linda

T

Tory Green

Sarah

Themes & Keywords

dinosaursingingeducationaltoy comes to life

About Barney & Friends

Barney & Friends is a comedy, family, kids series that first aired in 1992 exploring themes of dinosaur, singing, educational, toy comes to life. it stars David Joyner, Carey Stinson, Dean Wendt. Barney & Friends is an American children's television series aimed at children from ages 2 to 5. The series, which first aired on April 6, 1992, features the title character Barney, a purple anthropomorphic Tyrannosaurus rex who conveys educational messages through songs and small dance routines with a friendly, optimistic attitude.

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