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 ...
‘Barney’ cast received death threats, backlash from the KKK over show
The cast and crew behind "Barney & Friends" on PBS share some of the death threats and backlash they received in a new ...
Variety15d
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 certainly is. Joyner played the benevolent purple dinosaur on “Barney ...
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 ...
New York Post17d
‘Barney & Friends’ voice actor received death threats for playing America’s favorite dinosaur
David Joyner, the man in Barney’s suit, recalled being confronted while on a parade float in New York City. “Barney & Friends” on PBS. “Some people just feel the need to hate,” Joyner ch ...
Business Insider7y
Meet the man who played Barney the dinosaur for 10 years
David Joyner played Barney for 10 years on TV and in live performances, and dancing around in that huge costume was not very easy. We spoke with Joyner about what it was like being one of the most ...
Yahoo News UK18d
Black Barney actor David Joyner recalls the KKK banning their kids from watching the show: 'I laughed'
Joyner revisits his time as the beloved purple dinosaur on the latest podcast episode of "Generation Barney." David Joyner looked back on some of the hate he received as the benevolent Barney, ...