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The Backyard Show

  • Video
  • 1988
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
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Brian Eppes, Leah Gloria, Salim Grant, Alexander Jhin, Becky Swonke, Bob West, Jessica Zucha, and David Voss in The Backyard Show (1988)
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The Backyard gang puts on a birthday show for Michael and Amy's dad. Barney encourages the gang to use their imagination to make old props seem like new.The Backyard gang puts on a birthday show for Michael and Amy's dad. Barney encourages the gang to use their imagination to make old props seem like new.The Backyard gang puts on a birthday show for Michael and Amy's dad. Barney encourages the gang to use their imagination to make old props seem like new.

  • Director
    • John Grable
  • Writers
    • Sheryl Leach
    • Kathy Parker
    • Frank H. Olsen
  • Stars
    • Sandy Duncan
    • Brian Eppes
    • Leah Gloria
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    85
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Grable
    • Writers
      • Sheryl Leach
      • Kathy Parker
      • Frank H. Olsen
    • Stars
      • Sandy Duncan
      • Brian Eppes
      • Leah Gloria
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    Sandy Duncan
    Sandy Duncan
    • Mom
    Brian Eppes
    • Michael
    Leah Gloria
    • Luci
    Salim Grant
    • Jason
    Alexander Jhin
    • Adam
    Bob Reed
    • Dad
    Becky Swonke
    • Amy
    David Voss
    • Barney
    Bob West
    Bob West
    • Barney
    • (voice)
    Jessica Zucha
    • Tina
    • Director
      • John Grable
    • Writers
      • Sheryl Leach
      • Kathy Parker
      • Frank H. Olsen
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    • Trivia
      Barney creator Sheryl Leach originally connived Barney as a bear until she noticed her son's enthusiasm for dinosaurs during a visit to a museum and decided to make Barney a dinosaur.
    • Goofs
      When we are shown the kids at the breakfast table the kids' cereal bowls have Froot Loops but no milk in the bowls.
    • Crazy credits
      The end credits start rolling right before the Hokey Pokey number ends. The kids run to the table, and the parents start serving the cake, then the picture freeze-frames while the credits are still rolling.
    • Alternate versions
      The initial release featured introduction and epilogue speeches by Sandy Duncan.
    • Connections
      Followed by Three Wishes (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      Barney Theme Song
      (1988) (uncredited)

      Music: Traditional

      (sung to the tune of "Yankee Doodle")

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    • Release date
      • October 13, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Dallas, Texas, USA
    • Production company
      • Lyons Partnership L.P.
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    • Runtime
      • 30m
    • Color
      • Color

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