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| name = Barney & Friends<br />
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| genre = [[Children's television series]]<br />
| creator = [[Sheryl Leach]]<br />
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| starring = [[Bob West]] (voice of Barney)<br />
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| country = [[United States]]<br />
| language = [[English language|English]]<br />
| num_seasons = 14<br />
| num_episodes = 268<br />
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| location = [[Allen, Texas]]<br />
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| runtime = 30 minutes<br />
| company = [[Lyons Partnership]]<br />
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| first_aired = [[April 6]], [[1992]]<br />
| last_aired = [[November 2]], [[2010]]<br />
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'''Barney & Friends''' is an [[American]] [[children's television series]] aimed at children from ages 1 to 8. The series, which premiered on [[April 6]], [[1992]], features [[Barney the Dinosaur]], a [[purple]] [[anthropomorphic]] [[Tyrannosaurus rex]] who conveys educational messages through songs and small dance routines with a friendly, optimistic attitude.<br />
== History ==<br />
The character of Barney was created by [[Sheryl Leach]] in 1987. The concept was originally developed for a series of home videos titled ''[[Barney and the Backyard Gang]]''. The success of these videos led to the development of the television series ''Barney & Friends'', which debuted on [[Public Broadcasting Service|PBS]] in 1992.<br />
== Characters ==<br />
* '''Barney the Dinosaur''' - The main character, a purple [[Tyrannosaurus rex]] who comes to life through children's imagination.<br />
* '''Baby Bop''' - A green [[Triceratops]] who is Barney's friend.<br />
* '''BJ''' - A yellow [[Protoceratops]] and Baby Bop's older brother.<br />
* '''Riff''' - An orange [[Hadrosaur]] who is BJ and Baby Bop's cousin.<br />
== Format ==<br />
Each episode of ''Barney & Friends'' follows a structured format, typically involving a problem or theme that Barney and his friends explore through songs, dance, and educational activities. The show emphasizes positive social values, such as sharing, caring, and cooperation.<br />
== Production ==<br />
The series was produced by [[Lyons Partnership]] and filmed in [[Allen, Texas]]. The show ran for 14 seasons, with a total of 268 episodes. The character of Barney was voiced by [[Bob West]] from 1992 to 2000, and later by other actors.<br />
== Impact ==<br />
''Barney & Friends'' became a cultural phenomenon, influencing a generation of children and spawning a wide range of merchandise, including toys, books, and videos. The show has been praised for its educational content and positive messages.<br />
== Related Pages ==<br />
* [[Children's television series]]<br />
* [[Public Broadcasting Service]]<br />
* [[Sheryl Leach]]<br />
* [[Tyrannosaurus rex]]<br />
* [[Allen, Texas]]<br />
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[[Category:Television series about dinosaurs]]<br />
[[Category:Television shows filmed in Texas]]<br />
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