Barney Actor Says ‘I Laughed’ When the Ku Klux Klan ‘Banned Their Kids From Ever Watching Barney Again’ Because of His Casting
David Joyner might not be the most recognizable name to television fans, but his work as the actor inside the suit of Barney ...
Black Barney actor David Joyner recalls the KKK banning their kids from watching the show: 'I laughed'
In a new podcast devoted to the beloved dino and his impact on generations, Barney actor David Joyner recalls the time the Ku ...
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Barney Actor Says ‘I Laughed’ When the Ku Klux Klan ‘Banned Their Kids From Ever Watching Barney Again’ Because of His Casting
Joyner played the benevolent purple dinosaur on “Barney & Friends ... the Klan had found out that the guy inside of the Barney costume was African American, so they banned their kids from ...
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Barney & Friends voice actor has received death threats over playing beloved dinosaur
The voice behind Barney the dinosaur has claimed he received death threats for his role as the purple dinosaur on the popular ...
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Barney licensing company sues to protect clean image
PITTSBURGH (AP) — What? The world’s most popular purple dinosaur is out smoking, drinking and swearing? That’s what the Lyons Partnership, Barney’s licensing company, fears people are thinking when ...
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‘Barney & Friends’ voice actor received death threats for playing America’s favorite dinosaur
“Barney & Friends” was about America’s favorite purple dinosaur and aired from 1992 to 2010. The series was based on “Barney & the Backyard Gang” and produced some high-profile talen ...
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90s kids’ TV series Barney and Friends boss received DEATH THREATS for work – despite the show being adored by millions
Barney & Friends musical director Bob Singleton disclosed the “horrible” reactions to his earworm songs sung by purple dinosaur named Barney from 1992 to 2010. Barney was created by Sheryl ...