BARNEY

Franchise: Barney & Friends

Debut: The Backyard Show (August 29, 1988)

Through the power of imagination, children can summon Barney. A 6-ft dinosaur full of wonder and joy and can help a child through a rough day with singing and power of encouragement. As stated in the theme song, he's been called a dinosaur sensation.

Additional Information:

• Char Created by - Jay_High19

Connection: Pingu and Barney are both shows aimed at smaller children. They've gained popularity (for better or for worse) in the 90s. Both of their shows are currently owned by HIT Entertainment . They even appeared on the same channel PBS Kids Sprout (which is now Universal Kids).