The Story of a Dinosaur and a Babysitting Co-op | Insights With Marcia Episode 3 | Ft. Diane Geracie

Diane Geracie, one of the creators of Barney the purple dinosaur, shares the incredible origin story of the beloved character in this episode of "Insights with Marcia". Learn how the idea for Barney came from three moms, Diane, Cheryl Leach, and Kathy Parker, who all had babies at the same time and just wanted 30 minutes in the morning to get ready. Diane discusses the pivotal moment a trip to the State Fair with her 3-year-old son, Mat, changed the character from a bear to a dinosaur after she saw how captivated the children were. Discover how a small family company used early childhood education principles to create a lovable, cuddly, purple character and how a single live event at Collin Creek Mall in Plano, Texas, proved they had a phenomenon on their hands. Diane also reveals how a fan club and birthday phone calls helped build a deep, personal connection between Barney and children worldwide.

 

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