Character and Role
Barnaby is a mysterious figure who provides spiritual and practical counsel to the community through the local newspaper. Known for a philosophical and sometimes rambling style, he emphasizes that true miracles are found in future accomplishments rather than past achievements. His mystical authority stems from his claim of being the only living person to have undergone one of the Seven Miracles. He frequently concludes his columns with the phrase, 'I might be wrong.'
Episode appearances
The newspaper column Barnaby Advises is introduced while responding to a reader's letter regarding a prom invitation, establishing his role as a spiritual advisor who references the Seven Miracles. Following a corporate buyout of the local paper, he is paired with a new 'hot shot' colleague to provide advice for a local column.