Generation Barney

For years, two men brought Barney to life. One was the voice, one was the body, and together they entertained kids around the world. Bob West and David Joyner created an iconic character in Barney, from the goofy laugh to those gravity-defying jumps. Just like the character meant so much to many of us, Barney meant a lot to Bob and David, too. Visit CTPublic.org/Barney for more info on Generation Barney. Support the show: https://www.ctpublic.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 90s, preschoolers went nuts for “Barney & Friends” — and that’s kind of by design. The people behind the show put a lot of thought into every detail, from the word choices in scripts to the behaviors Barney modeled. Barney spoke to kids in a language they could understand. And those little ones? They were also central to the creation, and evolution, of the show. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/DINO and get on your way to being your best self. Visit CTPublic.org/Barney for more info on Generation Barney. Support the show: https://www.ctpublic.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do we revisit the things we loved as kids? What is the lasting power of this media? This seven-part podcast looks for answers in a great, big, purple dinosaur.  Generation Barney is produced by Connecticut Public. Learn more at ctpublic.org/barney.Support the show: https://www.ctpublic.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.