Stephen White
Stephen White (born September 3, 1952) was the head writer of the Barney franchise from 1992-2005. He was replaced as head writer by Carter Crocker, but continued to write on the series from 2006-2007. He only did not write many of the Barney & Friends episodes and home videos, but also Barney's Great Adventure, many books, live appearances, and even some original songs for the franchise.
Biography
Barney & Friends
Stephen White first heard of the Barney series through Bob West while working on shows for Chuck E. Cheese's. Since White was a freelance writer at the time, he decided to send in a resume stating that he would like to work with the people at PBS after seeing that Barney & Friends was a soon to be series.
When Stephen White didn't hear back from them, he decided to send in another letter of congratulations (as a reminder). The creator of Barney, Sheryl Leach, got back with him quickly. He showed her some of his work that he had done before with Chuck E. Cheese, and he and Mark S. Bernthal were hired.[1]
Other Projects
Like many other of the Barney team, Stephen White was credited on "BOZ the Bear", a Christian direct to video series (incidentally Barney also was supposed to be a bear). He also has created a few children's book apps, AlphaBELCH and Thumbpire, and plans to do more soon.
Personal Life
Stephen White was born, and he raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, and he later moved to Bloomington, Indiana to attend Indiana University.[2]
Barney Projects
- The Queen Of Make-Believe
- Playing It Safe
- Eat, Drink And Be Healthy!
- Four Seasons Day
- The Treasure Of Rainbow Beard
- Caring Means Sharing
- Happy Birthday, Barney!
- Let's Help Mother Goose!
- "I Just Love Bugs"
- When I Grow Up...
- Hi, Neighbor!
- Carnival Of Numbers
- Doctor Barney Is Here!
- Home Sweet Homes
- Everyone Is Special
- Grandparents Are Grand!
- May I Help You?
- Honk! Honk! A Goose On The Loose!
- I Can Do That!
- Look At Me, I'm 3!
- My Favorite Things
- Stop, Look And Be Safe!
- An Adventure In Make Believe
- A Very Special Delivery!
- Shawn & The Beanstalk (co-written with Mark S. Bernthal)
- First Day of School
- We've Got Rhythm
- Play Ball!
- Tree-Mendous Trees
- Easy, Breezy Day!
- E-I-E-I-O
- Books Are Fun!
- Trading Places
- Howdy, Friends!
- A Royal Welcome
- Five Kinds Of Fun!
- Excellent Exercise!
- Brushing Up On Teeth
- A "Little" Mother Goose
- Ready, Set, Go!
- You Are Special
- All Aboard!
- Tea-riffic Manners
- Puppy Love
- Bunches of Boxes
- Stop! Go!
- Red, Yellow and Blue!
- A New Friend
- Play It Safe!
- It's a Happy Day!
- Splish! Splash!
- BJ's Really Cool House
- A Fountain of Fun
- Play Piano With Me!
- Squares, Squares Everywhere
- It's Your Birthday, Barney!
- At Home In The Park
- Everybody's Got Feelings
- Caring Hearts
- Coming On Strong
- Let's Play Games!
- On the Road Again
- Seeing
- Hearing
- Neighborhoods
- Careers
- Pistachio
- Full Team Ahead
- Barney's Magical Musical Adventure
- Barney Live! In New York City
- Imagination Island
- Barney's 1-2-3-4 Seasons
- Once Upon A Time
- Camp Wannarunnaround
- Barney In Outer Space
- Barney's Big Surprise
- Barney's Halloween Party
- Barney's Great Adventure
- Barney's First Adventures
- Walk Around The Block With Barney
- Let's Play School
- Barney's Night Before Christmas
- Barney's Rhyme Time Rhythm
- Barney's Super Singing Circus
- Come on Over to Barney's House
- Let's Go to the Zoo
- Barney's Dino Dancin' Tunes
- Barney's Pajama Party
- Barney's Beach Party
- Round and Round We Go
- Barney's Christmas Star
- Read With Me, Dance With Me
- Barney's Best Manners: Your Invitation to Fun!
- Happy Mad Silly Sad: Putting a Face to Feelings
- Movin' and Groovin'
- Barney's Colorful World!
- Ready, Set, Play!
- Let's Go to the Farm
- The Land of Make-Believe
- Best Fairy Tales
- Animal Parade
- Buckle Up My Seatbelt
- Walk Across the Street
- Four Seasons Day
- The Career March
- That's What an Island Is
- Respect
- Just One More Thing
- The Butter Song
- Wrap It Up
- A Circle's Shape is Round
- The Pudding Song
- Patter of the Rain
- Topsy Turvy Tea
- We're Having a Party
- In the Kitchen
- The Hopping Song
- Captain Pickles
- When I'm Old Enough to Join the Team
- The Not-So-Magical Magician
- Barney's Favorite Mother Goose Rhymes
- Barney's Favorite Mother Goose Rhymes Vol. 2
- Barney's Magical Picnic
- Baby Bop Discovers Shapes
- A Tent Too Full
- Barney Says, "Please and Thank You"
- Barney's Imagination Island
- BJ's Silly Story
- BJ's Fun Week
- Just Like You
- What Can It Be?
- Uh-Oh!
- Barney's Easter Egg Hunt
- Barney's Christmas Wishes
- Barney's Wonderful Winter Day
- Barney's Thanksgiving
- Barney's Night Before Christmas
- Come On Over To Barney's House!
- Let's Go Celebrate Christmas
Trivia
- Stephen White also portrayed Rainbow Beard in "The Treasure of Rainbow Beard".
- Stephen White's favorite Barney Video is Barney's Night Before Christmas.[3]
- Out of all the other Barney writers, Stephen White has written the most episodes.
