Season 3 (1995-1996)
Recorded: June 1996
Released on VHS: November 1996, February 2000
Written by: Stephen White
Directed by: Steven Feldman
Musical Director: Joseph Phillips
Plot: Shawn is trying to convince his friends of the magic words: 'once upon a time'. While playing in the playground, by saying the magic words, it begins to rain. However, Barney and the kids quickly realize that Carlos is using a water hose.
Going inside the classroom, Barney's friends are still unconvinced of the magic words. Stella the Storyteller visits; and with some help from Barney, they help teach the kids that the magical effect of 'once upon a time' is the ability to tell wondrous, fantastical stories. Stella tries to unplug her suitcase; when all of a sudden, the case begins unpacking all of her props. Seeing this as an opportunity to show the kids the magic of storytelling, Barney and Stella come up with ways for the group to act out three classic fairy tales: Rumpelstiltskin, Rapunzel, and Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Baby Bop joins the group to help tell the latter two fairy tales.
After telling the three stories, Barney and the kids help Stella pack up her suitcase. The kids leave the school, learning the fun, imaginative process of storytelling.
Cast: Barney (Voice: Bob West, Costume: David Joyner)
Baby Bop (Voice: Julie Johnson, Costume: Jeff Ayers)
Shawn (John David Bennett II) (final appearance)
Carlos (Corey Lopez)
Tosha (Hope Cervantes)
Kristen (Sara Hickman)
Stella the Storyteller (Phyllis Cicero)
Songs: Barney Theme Song
Oh, When We March
Rain Medley (Rain, Rain, Go Away / It's Raining, It's Pouring)
Once Upon a Time
The Spinning Wheel
John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt
Castles So High
Does Your Hair Hang Low?
The Bears Went Over the Mountain
Are You Sleeping?
I Love You
Stories: Rumpelstiltskin
Rapunzel
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Series funding provided by: Chuck E. Cheese’s
Mead Johnson
Kimberly Clark Corporation (Huggies)
Corporation For Public Broadcasting
Public Television Viewers Like You
Previews from Original Release: Kids For Character (1996)
Barney’s Sense-Sational Day (1997)
Barney’s Fun and Games (1996)
Barney’s Talent Show (1996)
Previews from Rerelease: Barney: Sing and Dance with Barney (1999)
Barney: Let’s Play School (1999)
Barney: Walk Around the Block with Barney (1999)
Barney: What A World We Share! (1999)
The Wiggles: Toot Toot (1998)
