Barney and the Backyard Gang is a direct-to-video series produced by The Lyons Group and was produced from October 13, 1988 to October 20, 1991.

Barney was a character available for kids’ birthday parties and the star of home videos for rent, called Barney and the Backyard Gang, which was shot in Allen. After that day at Chili’s, 22 ...

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.

The character first appeared as a life-size puppet/costume in the Barney & the Backyard Gang direct-to-video series released from 1988 to 1991 and has since starred in a number of live action and ...