Barney Massarsky. Husband to Sally Israel Massarsky, father to Joyce Summer and Alan Massarsky, World War II veteran and for many years active in Northern New Jersey’s Jewish community, died on ...

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February 14, 2023 / 12:21 PM EST / CBS News Barney – the loveable children's purple dinosaur – has a new look as part of Mattel's relaunch of the franchise.

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.

Barney, the big purple dinosaur with a preschool following, will be returning to TV in 2024 with a new animated series, according to Mattel. A new film, toys and adult apparel are also in the works.

Barney debuted in 1988 in the series “Barney & Friends” which aired for 14 seasons across multiple networks globally, including on PBS in the U.S. The series concluded Nov. 2, 2010.