He loves you, you love him. Wait, you do love him, right? See how the famous dino from children’s TV became a punching bag in American pop culture.

Everyone recognizes the large purple dinosaur, but not many people know the man inside the costume. David Joyner played Barney for 10 years on TV and in live performances, and dancing around in ...

nondescript purple dinosaur, that accomplishment alone is deserving of some kind of celebration. Parents with preschoolers are no doubt already aquainted with Barney and his public television show.

DALLAS – David Joyner, 54, is a name you might not recognize but you'll probably remember the lovable purple dinosaur he used to play on the PBS show "Barney & Friends." Joyner, who works as a ...