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| − | '''Richard C. Leach''' was an executive who was in charge of producing the Barney franchise from the beginning up until 2000. In 1987, Leach's daughter-in-law, Sheryl leach approached him with an idea of a home video series premeised on combining entertainment and education together for young children which would later become [[Barney and the Backyard Gang]]. Richard financed the first three videos with a check of $1 million. The success of the videos led to the PBS television series [[Barney and Friends]] |
+ | '''[[File:Richard_leach_ce20.jpg|thumb|Richard C.Leach]]Richard C. Leach''' was an executive who was in charge of producing the Barney franchise from the beginning up until 2000. In 1987, Leach's daughter-in-law, Sheryl leach approached him with an idea of a home video series premeised on combining entertainment and education together for young children which would later become [[Barney and the Backyard Gang]]. Richard financed the first three videos with a check of $1 million. The success of the videos led to the PBS television series [[Barney and Friends]] |
Which debuted in 1992, and became a smash hit for children. Richard became the executive in charge for the television series, home videos, stage shows and a feature film. In March of 2001, Barney was sold to HIT Entertainment. Richard sadly died of a heart attack on May 29, 2001. |
Which debuted in 1992, and became a smash hit for children. Richard became the executive in charge for the television series, home videos, stage shows and a feature film. In March of 2001, Barney was sold to HIT Entertainment. Richard sadly died of a heart attack on May 29, 2001. |
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| + | *Richard was the owner of The Lyons Group, Lyrick Studios, DLM,Inc./Teaching Resources and ColorDynamics Studios,. |
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Revision as of 19:57, 22 January 2014
Richard C.Leach
Richard C. Leach was an executive who was in charge of producing the Barney franchise from the beginning up until 2000. In 1987, Leach's daughter-in-law, Sheryl leach approached him with an idea of a home video series premeised on combining entertainment and education together for young children which would later become Barney and the Backyard Gang. Richard financed the first three videos with a check of $1 million. The success of the videos led to the PBS television series Barney and Friends
Which debuted in 1992, and became a smash hit for children. Richard became the executive in charge for the television series, home videos, stage shows and a feature film. In March of 2001, Barney was sold to HIT Entertainment. Richard sadly died of a heart attack on May 29, 2001.
Trivia
- Richard was the owner of The Lyons Group, Lyrick Studios, DLM,Inc./Teaching Resources and ColorDynamics Studios,.