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'''''Dora the Explorer''''' is a popular Nick Jr. children's series that ran new episodes from 2000 to 2015.<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0235917/ IMDb page.] Retrieved 12 Aug '16.</ref> There are two known pilot episodes that haven't surfaced online. One is referred to as "Pilot Episode" and the other is the test pilot. These pilots show early designs for Dora and a different appearance for her sidekick, Boots.
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''Dora the Explorer'' is an educational children's show created by Chris Gifford, Valerie Walsh Valdes, and Eric Weiner that ran from 2000 to 2015. It's one of the longest-running Nick Jr. shows, with over 140 aired episodes across its entire run. Additionally, there are '''two unaired pilot episodes''' that were made to sell the show, a test pilot and one referred to as "Pilot Episode" which was finished on June 12th, 1999.


Not much is known about "Pilot Episode." The plot is allegedly about Dora and Boots' journey to a giant cupcake. The characters included in this episode also include Backpack, Map, Swiper, Benny, Isa, Tico, Grumpy Old Troll, Mami, and Papi. Dora's early clothing was different: a purple shirt and blue pants, while boots had purple skin, a light-purple face, and green shoes. This pilot was finished on June 12, 1999.
Not much is known about "Pilot Episode". The plot is allegedly about Dora and Boots' journey to a giant cupcake. Many other characters from the show were also reportedly in the pilot, including Backpack, Map, Swiper, Benny, Isa, Tico, Grumpy Old Troll, Mami, and Papi.


Footage of the Test Pilot has surfaced online, but there is no audio in the video. The test pilot debuts Dora's final design, but an early version of Boots is still included.
Dora's final design is shown in the test pilot, while Boots looks entirely different, more closely resembling the Grumpy Old Troll. Benny is also named Benito in the test pilot.
 
On August 21st, 2018, Lost Media Wiki Discord member InfiniteGates found a clip of the test pilot on the official Funline Animation website. This clip appears to be of much lower quality than the other clip below, however.<ref>[http://www.funlineanimation.com/dora/ Info on the two ''Dora the Explorer'' pilots.] Retrieved 21 Aug '18</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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  |service1    =youtube
  |id1          =gMX0cUGVxbQ
  |description1 =Test pilot footage (no audio).
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  |description2 =Clip from the other test pilot.
}}
==External Link==
*[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0235917/ IMDb page on ''Dora the Explorer''.] Retrieved 12 Aug '16


==References==
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Revision as of 02:41, 7 February 2020

Dora the explorer title.png

The series' title card.

Status: Partially Found

Dora the Explorer is an educational children's show created by Chris Gifford, Valerie Walsh Valdes, and Eric Weiner that ran from 2000 to 2015. It's one of the longest-running Nick Jr. shows, with over 140 aired episodes across its entire run. Additionally, there are two unaired pilot episodes that were made to sell the show, a test pilot and one referred to as "Pilot Episode" which was finished on June 12th, 1999.

Not much is known about "Pilot Episode". The plot is allegedly about Dora and Boots' journey to a giant cupcake. Many other characters from the show were also reportedly in the pilot, including Backpack, Map, Swiper, Benny, Isa, Tico, Grumpy Old Troll, Mami, and Papi.

Dora's final design is shown in the test pilot, while Boots looks entirely different, more closely resembling the Grumpy Old Troll. Benny is also named Benito in the test pilot.

On August 21st, 2018, Lost Media Wiki Discord member InfiniteGates found a clip of the test pilot on the official Funline Animation website. This clip appears to be of much lower quality than the other clip below, however.[1]

Gallery

Test pilot footage (no audio).

Clip from the other test pilot.

External Link

Reference