Public Debate Grows Over The Legacy Of Barney And The Backyard Show

Now a new podcast from connecticut public called generation barney is looking back on the barney phenomenon and why the show endures today. Host sabrina herrera joins us to discuss. Barney was created in 1987 by former school teacher sheryl leach, who was then joined by kathy parker and dennis deshazer in fleshing out the idea. Originally barney was a snuggly teddy bear, but my son, patrick, was fascinated with. And so rifkin pitched the show for national distribution.

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