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Barney & Friends Music Director Recalls Getting Death Threats Over the Show's Infectious Tunes

'Barney & Friends' musical director Bob Singleton recalls getting death threats over the show's catchy tunes on the new podcast, 'Generation Barney.'

Musical director Bob Singleton shares his experience on the new podcast Generation Barney, recalling getting flack when people would learn what he did for a living. As Internet culture evolved and more people were getting together to discuss the show online, Singleton got troubling emails, too. The show, which followed the lovable purple Tyrannosaurus rex and his friends beginning in 1992, is remembered fondly by many millennials who grew up as Barney kids.

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