The Barkleys Theme Song
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The Barkleys Theme Song And Lyrics

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Show TitleThe Barkleys
CreatorsDavid DePatie, Joe Ruby, Ken Spears, Friz Freleng
Original NetworkNBC
Premiere DateSeptember 9, 1972
Final EpisodeDecember 2, 1972
GenreAnimated Sitcom

The Barkleys Theme Song Lyrics

Arnie Barkley, he is the head of the Barkley house Agnes Barkley is his devoted and loving spouse They have got kids Terry, Roger, and Chester too And all of them are Barkley through and through And there are the Barkleys and they are okay And Arnie Barkley with a very open mind Is always first to let you know his own opinionated ways But even though he may grumble and get uptight Just remember: Arnie Barkley’s bark is worse than his bite!

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Meet the Family: Easy Breakdown

The Barkleys was a cartoon series that aired in 1972. It was an animated family show that featured a group of dogs acting like people. The show was created by famous animation experts like Joe Ruby and Ken Spears (who helped create Scooby Doo) and Friz Freleng (who worked on Looney Tunes).

The song introduces us to Arnie Barkley, the dad, and Agnes, the mom. They have three kids named Terry, Roger, and Chester. Arnie is a dog who likes to talk a lot and has very strong opinions. The lyrics tell us that even though he might complain or seem grumpy, he is actually a nice guy. This is where the famous saying comes from: his “bark is worse than his bite.”

The show aired on NBC for a short time in the 1970s. It was meant to be a funny take on the family sitcoms that were popular on TV at the time, but using animated dogs instead of human actors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of show was The Barkleys?
It was an animated sitcom that followed the lives of a family of dogs living in a human-like world.
Who were the kids in the Barkley family?
The three Barkley children were Terry, Roger, and Chester.
How long did the show run?
The show aired its first episode on September 9, 1972, and finished its run on December 2, 1972.
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Verified Content: Historical air dates and creator credits for The Barkleys have been cross-referenced with NBC’s 1972 Saturday morning lineup records.