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Dorothea Gillim (born July 18, 1964) is an American television producer. She is the creator of the animated series WordGirl and Hey Monie! and co-creator of Molly of Denali. Under GBH, Gillim has produced multiple animated series including Curious George, Pinkalicious & Peterrific, and Time Warp Trio.
Dorothea Gillim was born on 18 July 1964 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. She is a producer and writer, known for WordGirl (2007), Molly of Denali (2019) and Curious George (2006).
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Dorothea Gillim, Ed.M.’91, is a former teacher and a longtime executive producer at WGBH, where she created and produced educational children’s shows such as WordGirl and Molly of Denali. She credits a course in media education at HGSE for leading her to a career in children’s television.
Sep 3, 2023 · Dorothea Gillim is the creative director and executive producer of Molly of Denali, the first American children's show to feature an Alaska Native lead. She talks about the show's collaboration with Alaska Native communities, its representation of culture and values, and its celebration of diversity.
With fresh and pioneering characters, smart writing, and pedagogy at heart, Dorothea Gillim’s television shows illuminate the romance in learning.
Jul 21, 2019 · NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Executive Producer Dorothea Gillim and Creative Producer Princess Johnson about the first PBS children's series featuring an Alaskan Native lead.
Jul 17, 2019 · Dorothea Gillim is the executive producer of Molly of Denali, an animated show that features Alaska native characters and culture. Learn how she created the series with the help of Alaska native advisors and actors, and why it is important for kids to see themselves and their traditions on TV.
