Jim Rowley

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.

Mom and dad dump son Cody, daughter Abby, her best friend Marcella and a baby on the farm with Grandpa and Grandma. Purple dinosaur Barney soon appears to entertain the kids, and when a large colorful egg deposited on a farm by a shooting star is accidentally carted off, Barney and the kids start their chase for it.

Kids for Character was a program that was released on VHS in April 23, 1996. It was a charity special about moral character that featured many different children's characters. It was produced by The Character Counts! Coalition and was distributed by Lyrick Studios. The host of the show is Tom Selleck.

When a surprise package arrives from Miss Vera Goode with her new "Book of Manners for Children," Barney's friends question why minding their manners is so important. Barney explains that they have the perfect opportunity to be on their best behavior because they're invited to a party!

It's time for a musical adventure! Barney, BJ and Baby Bop have a new dino friend RIFF who knows how to find music everywhere! When a little girl named Melanie dreams of playing her violin in a tlent show, Barney and his friend help her raise her dreams and they discover that some dreams are even bigger than they imagine. So come on everyone Let's Go To The Fair!

Adam's mother takes the Backyard Gang and Barney (still a stuffed toy doll) to the studio where she works. While there, Barney and the Backyard Gang tour the studio on their own, while producing their own show. From a cereal commercial set and a puppet show and the six little ducks and teddy bears and the US flag and an island paradise and a make up place to a jungle, the show is filmed along with many props in the studio. With the power of imagination and some movie magic, anything is possible when Barney's around.

When Emily complains that she's having trouble writing a poem for a school assignment, her dinosaur pal Barney recruits his good friend Mother Goose for a one-on-one tutorial about rhythm and rhyme. The fun-to-follow curriculum features a lineup of nursery rhyme standards and sing-along favorites, including "Baa Baa Black Sheep," "London Bridge," "Old King Cole," "Little Boy Blue" and "The Old Lady in the Shoe."

Barney has your ticket to adventure as he brings the magic of his colorful stage show to video. Join the purple dino-star and his co-stars, Baby Bop and BJ, as they visit exciting places and make new friends, including a tap-dancing monkey, an ice-skating polar bear, and a starfish who sings rock and roll!

Barney and his friends travel through a magical forest to a castle. Along the way, they sing songs, play games, and meet new friends.

Join the lovable purple dinosaur and his pals for a day in the park as they celebrate individuality, from their unique gifts and abilities to their different sizes and shapes. What' better than spending time with friends in the great outdoors?

A filmed version of drive-in movie critic Joe Bob Briggs' one man show, "An Evening With Joe Bob Briggs," featuring stories, comedy and music, performed in front of a live audience.

When Robert bends a wheel cleaning his grandfather's old bike, Barney suggests him and the other kids visit with his friend Pop Wheely. Pop absolutely loves wheels and anything that has to do with transportation--and he just happens to run a wheel factory. As Pop's magical machine cranks out a new wheel for Robert's bike, Pop lets Barney and the kids test new wheels for his bus, ship, train, and planes as they learn about street and bike safety along the way. Lots of fun songs like "Wheels on the Bus" and "Down by the Station" accompany the kid's animated journeys and soon they're finally back in the tree house putting the finishing touches on Robert's newly renovated bike. Rereleased as "Barney: Fun on Wheels".

Everybody's got feelings. Join Barney and his friends as they have a tee-rific time exploring different kinds of feelings. Baby Bop learns what to do when she is angry, while BJ fixes a big mistake with some help from his friends. And Riff's happiness machine gives everyone the giggles. With songs and stories, Barney is sure to turn frowns upside down!

“On Tour” is performed before a live audience. The Donut Man, Duncan and the Donut Repair Club present the basic “Good News” that Jesus loves us and takes care of us; with songs and lots of jumping, clapping and playing pretend. Lots of action-songs!

Surf's up! So grab your beach towel and sunscreen and join Barney for a day of fun in the sun at the beach. From sail boating to flying kites, you'll enjoy a day of sun, surf and surprises with your favorite dino pal. And you'll make new friends like Mr. Boyd at a very special beach party with authentic hula dancing lessons. No trip to the beach would be complete without a handmade sandcastle. So get ready to hang ten with your purple pal when you go to the beach with Barney!