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Throughout the production of a series, a lot goes on behind the scenes in regards to planning and design, which often go through multiple stages before resulting in the final version that is seen on screen. Some concepts and ideas can have an effect on the show and characters, and unexpected occurrences during production can also lead to changes and additions to the plans for the show.
Character Basis[]
Theodore alludes to Dorothy from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz This allusion has had the following influences on the character:
- Both names are derived from the same root words albeit reversed in order (dor-o-the and the-o-dor).
- His silver shoes are a reference to Dorothy's Silver Shoes from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz 1900 novel.
- His red gloves could reference to Dorothy's Ruby Slippers from the 1939 movie.
- His grey-blue cape, described as "stormy", could reference the storm that brought Dorothy to Oz.
- His silver belt could be a reference to the belt that Dorothy took from the Gnome King in the sequel novels.
- In his office, there is a picture of a young girl wearing a checkered dress and holding a dog. This could be a reference to how Dorothy looked in the story, while the dog could be a reference to Dorothy's dog Toto.