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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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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.
''Dora the Explorer'' was a educational children's show created by Chris Gifford, Valerie Walsh Valdes, and Eric Weiner that ran from 2000 to 2015.<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0235917/ IMDb page.] Retrieved 12 Aug '16.</ref> 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.


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.
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. The only other known info is that Dora and Boots had different designs. Dora simply had a slight outfit change (purple shirt and blue pants), while Boots had purple skin, a lighter purple face, and green shoes.
 
While this pilot hasn't been found, some of the other test pilot has, albeit without sound. Dora's final design is shown here, while Boots looks entirely different, more closely resembling the Grumpy Old Troll.


==Gallery==
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{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMX0cUGVxbQ|480x360|center|Test pilot footage.|frame}}


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Revision as of 06:47, 30 October 2016

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Status: Partially Found


Dora the Explorer was a educational children's show created by Chris Gifford, Valerie Walsh Valdes, and Eric Weiner that ran from 2000 to 2015.[1] 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. The only other known info is that Dora and Boots had different designs. Dora simply had a slight outfit change (purple shirt and blue pants), while Boots had purple skin, a lighter purple face, and green shoes.

While this pilot hasn't been found, some of the other test pilot has, albeit without sound. Dora's final design is shown here, while Boots looks entirely different, more closely resembling the Grumpy Old Troll.

Gallery

Test pilot footage.

References

  1. IMDb page. Retrieved 12 Aug '16.