- Had a rare (and very funny) recurring acting role on Mad About You (1992) in the 90s.
- Won two Emmy nominations for writing specialty material on TV for such stars as Carol Burnett, Danny Kaye and Sonny & Cher.
- In addition to Richard T. Jordan, his partner of nearly 30 years, Barnes is survived by his son, Tyler, from a 1950s marriage to Joyce Jameson that ended in divorce.
- He first won recognition with a series of satirical stage revues. An assertive composer and skillful pianist, "The Billy Barnes Revues" in the late 50s were used as a springboard for many talented comics/singers on the rise, including: Jo Anne Worley, Ken Berry, Jackie Joseph, Bert Convy, Ann Morgan Guilbert, Dick Patterson, David Ketchum and former wife, Joyce Jameson.
- His son Tyler Jameson Barnes was born on June 21, 1953 in Los Angeles, California.
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