And as the interviews go on, youre like, Oh, I actually see where the hate comes from. Deep down on the inside, Barney was basically a devoted dinosaur monk, living mindfully, always smiling, and spreading happiness to others whether they be human, canine, or terrible lizard. Barney was a cuddly, friendly Tyrannosaurus Rex; he often was joined by his chums Baby Bop (a baby Triceratops) and her brother B.J. Bob West was the original voice of Barney from 1988-2000 and can be said to have set the precedent for those who came after him. You are the heart and soul that beats in Barney's world." Nowadays, his path has taken him down a more sensual route as he practices as a tantric sex therapist. ", "You know, I think a lot of people don't know, and I didn't know at the time, the truth behind what tantra is," Avallone continued. [Laughs.] The victim, who wasnt identified, survived. Who knows how long this current wave of social and political clashing will continue? Ironing out all those technical details is a process he's hugely enthusiastic about, and he even does the books for other companies as well. Did all of this take a toll on you personally? Barney was created in 1987 by former school teacher Sheryl Leach, who was then joined by Kathy Parker and Dennis DeShazer in fleshing out the idea. In 2000, West retired from voicing Barney and was replaced by voice actor Duncan Brannan. The documentary also explored a dark side associated with Barney. He's a real, regular guy, the kind of person who takes excited selfie videos of himself onNapa Valley road tripsor shares funny class photos of himself in sixth grade, wearing cool shades. And that was Flight 175.". "Barney & Friends," which started on video, was the brainchild of two Dallas-area educators and mothers. BARNEY THE DINOSAUR ACTOR IS NOW A TANTRIC SEX THERAPIST. There will also be apparel and accessories for adult fans featuring classic Barney, but the reboot will feature an animated version of the character that debuted on PBS as the star of Barney & Friends, along with Baby Bop, BJ and Riff. Considering all of these medical show cameos, we wouldn't be surprised to find out that Joyner was hiding a couple medical degrees and licenses to go along with his engineering, massage therapy, musical, and reiki skills. David Joyner, the actor in the Barney suit, began studying tantra at age 20. Then he portrayed him full time in the TV series starting with the seventh season until 2022. It's amazing to see how, even with his success, Joyner has never lost touch with his roots and makes genuine efforts to connect with his fan base. For 10 years, David Joyner was the actor inside the Tyrannosaurus Rex suit that helped kids of a certain generation to learn about new situations in a fun and informative way. The real David Joyner certainly isn't a dinosaur, but he's not a mere human being, either: He's a superhuman who has lived a life so wondrously eclectic that he makes Dos Equis' Most Interesting Man in the World look like a homebody in comparison. [9] After the fourth season episode "Let's Eat", he left to film Barney's Great Adventure and was replaced with Josh Martin and Maurice Scott for the rest of the season. Kasabian died on January 21, and a death notice ran . Barney was very, very good to me. When the Twin Towers came down on September 11, 2001, everything just stopped. This prompted legal action from the shows producers as well. ", BARNEY DOCUSERIES DETAILS DARK SIDE OF BELOVED KIDS SHOW, INCLUDES DEATH THREATS, DRUG RUMORS, Barney, the purple dinosaur, was the star of the PBS TV series "Barney and Friends." "What an amazing ride. David B. It's a sure bet that when our 24th-century descendants someday analyze our society and try to figure us out, they'll probably start by looking at fossilized Barney toys. Barney the dinosaur was beloved by many kids in the late 90s and into the millennium as it bounced around as a purple ball of fun and innocence. [2] Later on, he played the title character of Hip Hop Harry. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. 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It quickly became a hit on public television. That way children could feel the connection of Barney.". But if you look hard enough some adults or parents dont like CoComelon. But it would never be as big as the Barney backlash because it was just a different time.". Barney the Dinosaur is deeply entrenched in popular culture. What is it about American culture or the American psyche that fosters what youre describing? Plush toys were decapitated with scissors while others were set on fire. The show which targeted children aged 2-7 years conveyed important values through songs and dance routines with a friendly approach. Meet the Man Who 'Loved' Playing the Iconic Purple Dinosaur for a Decade", "C h a r a c t e r c h a m e l e o n: 20 years of voice over by Bob West: Resum", "CelebWorx Live Episode #12 With Bob West (The Original Voice of Barney the Dinosaur)", "Barney The Dinosaur Documentary From 'Queer Eye' Producers Greenlighted At Peacock", "Peacock Launches First-Ever Virtual "DocFest" with Original Documentaries to Premiere Weekly", "Barney Under the Sea (1998) Windows credits", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bob_West&oldid=1139454024, This page was last edited on 15 February 2023, at 06:21. (Noel Celis/AFP via Getty Images), "We made sure we tried to do it in the most respectful way possible," he explained. Joyner said he wasn't too surprised to get the call, though. You can count Bob West, the original voice of Barney, among the minority who are feeling the reimagined purple dinosaur, and he tells us the new -- let's say more energized -- look is . We need to talk about it. We'd like to think that human beings are capable of such sincere love, but honestly, that dancing, prancing, not-so-prehistoric purple T-Rex totally puts mankind to shame. ", David said that even when he was dressed as Barney the dinosaur, he would keep his energy levels at a peak on set by using his Tantric teachings, as it helped him "maintain an abundance of joy during the process.. Then, in 2001, a comedy website would post a guide to killing Barney by the name of 150 Ways to Kill the Dinosaur. Hes always smiling.. Barney is on the receiving end of more hostility than just about any other popular cultural icon I can think of, the University of Chicago academic W.J.T. Robert Matthew West (born June 25, 1956) is an American voice actor and graphic designer. As it turns out, playing Barney was actually a really smart financial decision on Joyner's part. Lisa Marie Presley Holds Celebration For Father Elvis Presleys Birthday At Graceland, Prince Harry Claims Elton John Refused To Sing Candle In The Wind On Anniversary Of Princess Dianas Death. Austin took great joy and pride in his acting career he was the kind of son, brother, grandson, and nephew that made us proud and we will miss him deeply forever. Majors is best known for playing Theo Sipowicz, the son of Dennis Franzs character Detective Andy Sipowicz, on NYPD Blue for seven seasons. The silliest of these rumors, which still pops up from time to time, is that the "actor who played Barney" (who is nameless, in this story) was actually a crazy cocaine addict, supposedly so addicted that he hid his prized cocaine stash up Barney's purple tail, which eventually got him caught and thrown in jail. Barney the dinosaur molested children actors Ryan B 6 subscribers Subscribe Like Share 5.2K views 7 years ago Barney, every late 90's child's favorite purple dinosaur was recently found. Mitchell wrote in 1998. I have a vested interest in seeing that the tradition of the character is honored. David Joyner is one spiritual dude. "But somewhere down the line, Bobs email got through some sort of celebrity book. Joyner admitted to being a bit hesitant about taking on another costumed role but couldn't resist when producers called him "the Michael Jordan of costumed characters." Yeah, you heard that right. "I Love You, You Hate Me" director Tommy Avallone describes how "Barney & Friends" became a target of conspiracy theories and shocking rumors over the years. He told you so, every episode, and even sang a song about it so you'd never doubt him. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Others were a bit different. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! I actually logged in and said hello. There are rumored to be two new characters. Nowadays, David is helping adults on a voyage of discovery but he now takes them down a raunchy path which has a climatic ending that would shatter childhood memories of the purple T-Rex. After exiting the show, Carey picked up a career as a photographer and a podcast host. David, 53, is from Illinois, USA and has also played many unsuited roles throughout his acting career. The show ended in 2010. In an exclusive interview with Grunge, David Joyner told his own story. Bob West, right, running lines with the cast of "Barney & The Backyard Gang: Waiting For Santa". Joyner returned to perform Barney in Barney in Outer Space in 1997. Wait, so how does this relate to Barney? [The costume actor] David Voss, who was shorter than me, fit the costume while I got the voice. It has been absolutely fantastic. But then I had a child, and now I get it and I love the show because my child loves the show.. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. The reboot will focus on purple tyrannosaurus rex Barney and his friends going on adventures. Anyone who follows Joyner's Twitter feed or YouTube videos will quickly find themselves with a new favorite celebrity. 'NYPD Blue' child star dies at 27 Former child star Austin Majors is dead at 27. But hes not ferocious. Everyone has their own tale of who they were with, where they were, and how they first saw the tragic catastrophe that defined an era. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. The internet gave rise to new genres of anti-Barney humor that freely mixed winking irony with seemingly real rage. David Joyner. Essentially, with so many lawsuits and public scorn, its no wonder the show was pulled off the air for good. Barney is a gentle teacher who talks to the children. After he left the series, he also continued to play him for occasional appearances until 2008. Zac Ntim. And the people we spoke to knew this person for many years. I wont go into an analysis of John Locke or anything. (Mark Perlstein/Getty Images). TMZ reports the "NYPD Blue" actor died Saturday while staying at a homeless housing facility in Los Angeles; a. But because we explored some of the hate [and] where some of the heat came from toward Barney, I think there was no way she was going to be a part of that project. The former actor said he would use his tantra training of deep meditation to get through the long set days when he would be stuck in the 70-pound Barney costume for several hours. Avallone stressed that while many people associate Joyners tantra principles with sex, "that was never happening with Barney." Duncan who is also a writer, teacher and minister is worth between $1 million and $5 million, most of which he garnered from his successful voice acting career. Barney Reacts #11 w/ BJ 2.3K views5 years ago 15:22 Double. All logos, images, video and audio clips pertaining to actors, characters and related indicia belong to their . Just as Barney gave hope to kids all over the world, it looks like Joyner gives hope to adults. ", (Clint Spaulding/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images). This is one actor who's obviously maintained a cheerful, humorous outlook on the unexpected, inspirational road life led him down. "I just think that its so funny that there are so many of these sorts of songs that some people feel if its played backward, theres an evil message.". Furthermore, since Barney was actually voiced by Bob West, not the guy in the suit, being Barney might seem like a rather thankless job. ", In "I Love You, You Hate Me" director Tommy Avallone explores the fierce backlash Barney endured. A reboot of Barney & Friends is coming in 2022 on Disney Junior and Disney Plus. But Joyner wouldn't have it any other way: "I can truly say that I love where I'm at, in my career and in my life, because I have a lot of passion about everything that I do." At his practice in Los Angeles, California, David offers sessions that last between three and four hours, in which the "goddesses" would pay 250 for the privilege of the orgasmic massage. David continued: Before I got into the [Barney] costume, I would pray and ask God to allow his loving divine spirit to flow through me through the costume and let that draw the kids. Bob West. He dressed up in a purple dinosaur costume everyday and went to the park. But one thing is for sure: Joyner's face has secretly been playing peekaboo everywhere. In a 2012 radio interview on LIVE with Aaron and Kelly, he happily did the famous dance from the show's opening theme. In an interview with Herald & Review, Joyner describes the rapping, dancing bear as having "more swagger to his walk; he actually has a little bit of street to him." And others, when they did talk about it, they talked about it very delicately Thats the way you have to talk about something like that. Damilola is a passionate writer from Lagos, Nigeria. Starting in 1997, the San Diego Chickenwould run comedy sketches showing Barney getting beat up pretty badly. In the docuseries you say you received death threats around this time, which is horrible. IE 11 is not supported. In this vision, Barney was passed out on the ground, and Joyner had to rush to the dinosaur's rescue, saving him through mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. But not all the rumors were false. "It's weird in the same sentence, you know? And this guy was working the register, this young guy, he was tall, you can tell he played football, kinda burly looking." But the most important thing We would not be able to celebrate this monumental occasion if it were not for you, the fans. The show was ubiquitous when I was growing up in the 90s. As a result, after Rifkin spent some time pushing it, the retitled Barney & Friendspremiered in April 1992. Gomez portrayed a character named Gianna while Lovato was Angela. David Eugene Joyner (born July 4, 1963) is an American actor. Has anyone involved in that project reached out to you? Did you ever get a sense of the specific motivations behind the messages? Back in 2001, David hung up the dinosaur suit in 2001 and became a spiritual healer. Meanwhile, he also became a licensed massage therapist. In a nutshell, Damilola spends more time keeping up with the Kardashians than she would like to admit. Surprisingly enough, the weird side gig that most prepared this talented guy for his purple future was in a mall. Club. (a Protoceratops). But Hip Hop Harry is no Barney Lite because Joyner's approach to playing the character is completely different. 7 Bob West. Theres just no way to know. Fred Holmes, who was a director on the series at that point, told insider.com, Very early on, you could just tell that they clicked. Fortunately, Joyner participated in the Peacock documentary series, confirming his involvement on his Instagram account and expressing his gratitude for being able to take part in a great project. The title was The actor who played Barney is now a tantric sex specialist who charges $350 a session and advises against condoms and he only accepts female clients.. I put together the worlds looniest demo tape. If only real-life buddies could be so unrelentingly dedicated to everyone else's happiness. Currently, Lesourd has a network estimated at $700,000, which he is believed to have amassed during the course of his career. SANTA MONICA, CA - OCTOBER 27: Barney The Dinosaur entertains children at the 2007 Dream Halloween 'Under The Big Top' hosted by Jaime Lee Curtis to benefit the Children Affected by AIDS Foundation October 27, 2007 at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. Joyner himself has collected the cameo evidence on his YouTube channel. Joining them in the celebration was David Joyner, who revealed exactly what "Barney & Friends" meant to him and who deserved all the credit for the purple dinosaur's lasting legacy. So yeah, he keeps busy! Legal Statement. Carey Stinton was the third person to pefrorm in the costume of Barney and for 22 years, he maintained that role. Even more interesting about the show is the long list of actors who got to play Barney. When she is not doing that, you can find her binge-watching Friends all over again. (Clint Spaulding/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images). The super talented voice actor is reportedly worth an estimated $950,000 as of today. He was also the Blue-Jay puppeteer in Come on Over to Barney's House and the polar bear in Riff's Musical Zoo. I actually responded to a lot of them when I was still on AOL and it was cool to be on AOL and most of them would write back and say, Oh, Im so sorry, I didnt realize there was a real person that was going to answer. I never heard back from some. TMZ reports the NYPD Blue actor died Saturday while staying at a homeless housing facility in Los Angeles; a source said he may have ingested a fatal amount of fentanyl and no foul play is suspected. Joyner decided to think about it. It's hard not to wonder: Was David Joyner's time as the world's favorite purple playmate a minimum wage kinda deal, or some sketchy, under-the-table business, or did he earn a decent salary? It helps that Harry's costume allows much fuller, more expressive, more mobile body language than the stiff old Barney costume did, which must be a relief. Turns out that right beneath our noses, we've seen Joyner on "House" playing a cardiac surgeon standing face-to-face with the misanthropic title character. Patrick pleaded no contest to the shooting. Barney & Friends (1992 TV Show) Barney. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. or redistributed. Barney became the subject of ruthless backlash and conspiracy theories over the years. However, despite doing what many thought to be a great job, Dever did not last too long on the show According to an interview with Dean Wendt, the creators of Barney were not too happy with Dever as the voice of the purple dinosau; so they hired Dean Wendt in his stead. However, there's at least one person who seems to be just as joyful, optimistic, and loving as Barney himself: the very man who wore the purple suit, David Joyner. Outside of acting, Joyner also works as a tantric massage therapist.[10][11]. As far as part-time work goes, hey it's better than working a cash register. Barney & Friends was a genuine pop culture phenomenon. The idea of a spiritual purple dinosaur is already amazing enough, but it gets better, because Joyner is also smart as a whip. It said "breathe life into your vacation." Apart from his work on Barney and Friends, Dever is also known for You Can Be Anything, Barney: Let's Go to the Beach! He told Grunge he "wears a lot of hats" for the series: He works as a producer, helps with production details on the set, and since he's a math whiz does the books. Stephanie Nolasco covers entertainment at Foxnews.com. Don't believe us? Barney the purple dinosaur was a picture of fun and innocence when it bounded around many people's childhoods but nowadays the actor in the dino suit has a less than innocent job. I had heard about some internet groups that were out there doing this role-play thing where they were fighting Barney because he was evil and such. Barney arrives at the 55th Annual Golden Globes Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on Jan. 18, 1998. In an interview withTrainwreck'd Society, Joyner revealed that in his youth, he scored an ITT Tech degree in Electronic Engineering, and then worked for Texas Instruments as a software analyst. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. But theres a kind of machismo that kids are encouraged to adopt when theyre growing up, and I think that is a big contributor. ", MEL BLANC'S SON NOEL RECALLS THE MOMENT LOONEY TUNES STAR RESPONDED AS BUGS BUNNY FROM A COMA: 'I WAS STUNNED', Bob West, the voice of Barney, said he received numerous death threats via email. Joyner was so passionate about the role that he played Barney for over a decade, securing his place in history as the one true happy, singing dinosaur. There, he worked as a live mannequin, standing in store windows and moving like a mechanical robot. Barney, the purple dinosaur from television's Barney & Friends, has been on the air since 1992, hosting a show which uses song and dance to teach preschool tots in an environment of warmth. (Desiree Stone/Getty Images), "David Joyner, the body of Barney, talks about this in the film where you talk about tantric tantric sex guru and Barney," Avallone explained. The titles rapidly grew in popularity and in 1991 Larry Rifkin, who was working at Connecticut Public Television, rented one of the videos for his daughter and felt that the concept was a natural for PBS. He continued in 1992 and performed as the original body performer of Barney on Barney & Friends until 2001. Leach reflected, The key to our show is we have real kids doing real things. Actor David Joyner, 59, was the man underneath the costume when Barney & Friends first hit TV screens back in 1992. Today, Dever reportedly has an estimated net worth of $20million. They bonded immediately and stayed friends for many years after. NBC News: I've read that you started working as a voice performer in the late 1970s. He would lure in little kids and kidnap them. Barney & Friendswas actually first canceled after its initial 30 episode order due to PBS cost-cutting, but there was such an outcry that the show was renewed and ran for a total of 14 seasons and 268 episodes, ending in 2010. A lot of times when I see infants and Im out and about at the grocery store or whatever, they start staring at me. Sure enough, on the night before his big audition to play Barney, he had an intriguing dream about the now-popular character. A new film, toys and adult apparel are also in the works. However, West's pre-recorded voice could still be heard in A Day in the Park with Barney at Universal Studios Florida until the attraction's closure in February 2021, as it was recorded in the mid 1990s due to his retirement. An entire generation grew up on Barney. Several guys said, I used to absolutely hate that show. But then we would go out and do personal appearances, and wed have meet-and-greets with kids and parents. Its very much a shade of gray. In the dream, Barney passed out and Joyner had to give him mouth to mouth resuscitation. David Joyner still loves Barney too, just as much as he ever did. Yet despite all of that, the show was canceled in 2009 and many people to this day are wondering why. The first look at Mattel's new take on Barney the dinosaur. This gets right at the core of what makes Joyner such a remarkable individual, because even though his many achievements, degrees, aspirations, and successes are impressive enough to fill a series of books, arguably the single most impressive thing about him is that he seems to be a truly sincere, kind-hearted, loving dude who has never lost his distinctive free spirit. The conversation has been lightly edited for length and clarity. And I respected that. I think thats very possible. He would force them to be . The docuseries I Love You, You Hate Me explores the strange backlash to Barney & Friends. Bob West, who once voiced the character, found himself at the center of the storm. David Joyner told Grunge his beliefs about life can best be summed up as: "One love. Josh Martin wore the Barney suit between from 1996 to 2009. EG DAILY RECALLS GOING INTO LABOR DURING RUGRATS, RETURNS TO MUSICAL ROOTS WITH EMPOWERING SO PRETTY VIDEO, Sheryl Leach, the co-creator of "Barney and Friends," declined to participate in "I Love You, You Hate Me." [6][7], West also provided voices for TV and radio ads for Pepsi, Bud Light (English and Spanish), Coors Light, Frito-Lay, KFC, Armour Meats, Circuit City, Texas Monthly Magazine, and Texas Lottery. Back in . Joyner said the cashier was cracking jokes with everyone who came to the register, and when Joyner walked up, the cashier inquired whether Joyner was old enough to buy his items. Mattel. To kids watching the show, Barney was Barney, a real dinosaur. Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. When you go down on a woman (orally), it should be just like youre saying grace, like blessing the food youre about to receive. But that turned out to be all in good fun. Theres so many better spots to put my drugs if I did drugs!'". Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato Get Brutally Honest About Their Time on Barney & Friends, launch court proceedings on 6 different occasions. At one point, it starred future Disney stars Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez. That's not a footnote on his wicked-crazy-cool resume, either: His spirituality is a key aspect of his motivation, drive, and purpose. He credited the practice for helping him maintain "an abundance of joy" while wearing the costume in hot conditions. The basic concept Barney the purple dinosaur interacting with a group of kids was first brought to life in a series of made-for-video projects under the umbrella title Barney and the Backyard Gang, which were marketed directly to the public, the first three starring actress Sandy Duncan and all of which were gaining fans due in part to the young performers involved and their interactions with Barney. He now boasts to having multiple clients, which are called "goddesses" by David, who enjoy his tantric massages. Before Joyner revealed his identity, he was the victim of an internet death hoax. Its now the subject of a docuseries on Peacock that premiered Wednesday titled "I Love You, You Hate Me," which explores how a TV phenomenon ended up receiving negative criticism nationwide to the point that it became a cultural punching bag for furious adults.The hit PBS series, created by Sheryl Leach, Kathy Parker and Dennis DeShazer, aired from 1992 until 2010. 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