Jess Nelson, a production designer for the show, was tasked by Leach to use some elements from the initial sketch and Irene Corey's feedback when reworking BJ's design. Irene Corey, who built the original costumes for Barney and Baby Bop rejected and refused to build the design that was conceived. The initial design of BJ was created by an individual in the marketing department for The Lyons Group, owners of Barney & Friends. Originally spelled B.J., the name was reduced to simply BJ starting in Barney's Fun & Games, to avoid questions as to what the name stood for. NamingīJ was named after Sheryl Leach's father, Billy Joe "B.J." Stamps. The writers on Barney & Friends added BJ because they wanted a sibling relationship to work with (as characters Barney and Baby Bop are just friends) in order to have more relatable stories that children watching could understand and relate to. BJ enjoys to pretend to be Captain Pickles, his superhero alter-ego, with the name being a nod to his favorite snack, pickles.īJ's theme song is none other than the titular, " BJ's Song". It was established in Come On Over to Barney's House that he also played drums in his rock band, 'BJ and the Rockets'. He also likes to play the drums and the guitar. Although he loves baseball, basketball and soccer, it's safe to say that BJ has never met a sport he didn't like. As an active seven-year-old, BJ also likes to run, jump, and ride around on his red scooter. He is also Riff's cousin and his best friend.īJ is described as an impulsive dinosaur but is always eager to help his friends. He debuted as a six-year-old, but eventually turned seven in the national stage show tour of Barney's Big Surprise (1996-1998).īJ is a good friend of Barney's and the older brother of Baby Bop, whom he frequently calls "Sissy", though on rare occasions, he does call her by name.
Riff (cousin) BJ is a main recurring character on the television series, Barney & Friends.Ī seven-year-old yellow Protoceratops, BJ made his first appearance in season two of the show with the episode, " Look At Me, I'm 3!", in 1993.
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