Dottie's Magic Pockets

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Dottie's Magic Pockets is a live action show about Dottie (Jen Plante), a lesbian mom, who spends the day playing and learning with her magical friends. Dottie's Magic Pockets is the first LGBT children's programming specifically created for children in gay and lesbian families. Dottie's Magic Pockets was first released on DVD in September 2007.^[1] "Dottie", portrayed by actor Jen Plante, appeared on the R Family Vacations cruise to the Mexican Riviera in March 2008, marking the first time the LGBT families and friends will be "entertained by the main character of a kids' show that is set in a lesbian household".^[1]

Dottie's Magic Pockets main characters include several puppets: James the Flower, Uncanny the Singing Can, Motilda the Mouse, Randal the Beaver, and Wally the Wall. Other characters are represented using animations and claymations - many have two moms or two dads. Episodes also feature real-life gay and lesbian families. The live-action format of "Dottie's Magic Pockets" is similar to other live-action shows, such as Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, Sesame Street, and Pee Wee's Adventures.

"Dottie's Magic Pockets" was created by production company Pink Pea LLC in September 2007.

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