This led to the creation of “Barney and the Backyard Gang,” a series of direct-to-video productions that later became the famed TV show. “Barney & Friends” quickly gained popularity among ...

Barney debuted in "Barney & the Backyard Gang" in 1988 and later "Barney & Friends" in 1992, soon becoming a worldwide sensation. It lasted 14 seasons on PBS, wrapping up with its final show in 2010.