Here is Barney’s full message: “Hi friends, it’s me, Barney. I haven’t seen some of you in a long time, but I always make sure to check in on my friends.

The very next year, 1992, “Barney and the Backyard Gang” hit PBS as “Barney & Friends” and found its way into the homes of millions of kids. “Barney was a one off,” Rifkin said.

On this Valentine’s Day, we heard from an old friend. It’s been 14 years since Barney had a one-on-one conversation with the public. His show “Barney and Friends” aired its last episode in ...

Here is Barney’s full message: “Hi friends, it’s me, Barney. I haven’t seen some of you in a long time, but I always make sure to check in on my friends.

Here is Barney’s full message: “Hi friends, it’s me, Barney. I haven’t seen some of you in a long time, but I always make sure to check in on my friends.