Barney & Friends facts for kids

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Barney & Friends is a popular American television series for children. It features a friendly, purple dinosaur named Barney. He teaches important lessons through fun songs and dances. The show first aired on PBS on April 6, 1992.

Barney is a special dinosaur. He is a Tyrannosaurus rex, but he acts like a person. He is always happy and positive. Barney helps children learn about friendship and good behavior. New episodes stopped being made on September 18, 2009. Reruns of the show aired on Sprout from 2005 to 2015. They returned on December 17, 2018, on Universal Kids.

Meet the Characters

The show has many fun characters. These include Barney and his dinosaur friends. There are also many children who join in the adventures.

Barney the Friendly Dinosaur

Barney is the main character. He is a large, purple dinosaur. He is known for his big hugs and positive attitude. Barney teaches kids about sharing, caring, and imagination. Different people played Barney over the years. David Voss and David Joyner played Barney in the suit. Bob West and Duncan Brennan provided his voice.

The Kids in Barney's World

Many children joined Barney in his adventures. These kids learned lessons alongside the viewers. One of the early child actors was Alexander Jhin, who played Adam. The children helped make the show relatable and fun.

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