Barney &amp; Friends is an Canadian and American children's television series that is mostly targeted at children ages 2–7. It was created by Sheryl Leach and produced by Nelvana. It premiered on PBS on April 6, 1992. The series is about Barney, a purple anthropomorphic "Tyrannosaurus rex" who gives educational messages through songs and small dance routines with a friendly, optimistic attitude.