100+ Educational Moments & A 100-Pound Suit: The Making of Barney | Insights With Marcia Episode 4

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Diane Geracie, one of the co-creators of Barney, joins Marcia Upson on the "Insights With Marcia" podcast to reveal the untold story behind the iconic purple dinosaur. Discover fascinating, behind-the-scenes secrets about the show's massive success, including the fact that the Barney suit weighed 100 pounds and had an internal fan. Learn how they transitioned from a small studio to a major PBS production, filming 30 episodes and hiring a team of professionals, including an on-set teacher for the child actors. This episode also shares heartfelt stories about Barney's philanthropic mission, from his visits to hospitals to comfort sick children to his role in a Make-A-Wish foundation request. Listen as Diane shares her personal journey and how the Barney team found their purpose in spreading good to a generation of kids.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:52 The PBS Breakthrough
02:07 Behind the Scenes of Barney
04:19 Barney's National and International Fame
11:52 Barney's Impact on Children
15:17 Barney's Hospital Visits and Philanthropy
21:35 Finding Purpose and Conclusion

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