With the magnetism of Elvis and the personality of Mr. Rogers, a new mega-star of children`s entertainment has burst onto the scene. He is a giggling, galumphing, purple and green dinosaur called ...

Poor Barney. The plush purple-and-green Tyrannosaurus rex, beloved by toddlers, if not their parents, is having a bad year. Sales of Barney merchandise are dropping as briskly as they took off last ...