Nickelodeon is forging into the future of television. And a child shall lead them. Dora the Explorer, debuting Monday on cable network, is a standout. This show has been in development for nearly ...

The story: In the summer of 2000, Nick Jr. introduced “Dora the Explorer” to preschool viewers, complemented with a traditionally cautious foray into licensing and retail. Since then, Nickelodeon has ...