Barney also made sure to remind us all, “After a long day on the playground of life, I want you to know: you are seen. You ...

The memorable series of course starred Barney, a purple dinosaur who taught children about feelings, sharing, and caring. Gen ...

Everyone recognizes the large purple dinosaur, but not many people know the man inside the costume. David Joyner played Barney for 10 years on TV and in live performances, and dancing around in ...

Not that anyone is counting. But just how old is Barney, anyway? The purple dinosaur was “born” in Dallas five years ago, to two mothers of toddlers who also happened to be teachers.

DALLAS – David Joyner, 54, is a name you might not recognize but you'll probably remember the lovable purple dinosaur he used to play on the PBS show "Barney & Friends." Joyner, who works as a ...

BY KARLA WENNERSTROM editor@edenprairienews.com Alyssa Williams of Eden Prairie said she has wanted to perform since she was a little girl. And she is performing – as a little dinosaur girl ...