I'm Darrell Vickers, a writer and producer with decades of experience spanning late-night TV, animation, and family entertainment. I’ve helped create and shape shows like Ned’s Newt and Will & DeWitt, wrote for The Tonight Show, and developed pilots and series for major studios including Nickelodeon, Disney Canada, and Cookie Jar. I thrive on turning bold ideas into engaging, award-nominated programs and love collaborating with teams to bring imaginative stories to life. Today I continue to develop new projects across animation and live-action, from pilot to production, always aiming to spark curiosity and laughter in audiences of all ages. I enjoy mentoring emerging talent, refining concepts, and pushing creative boundaries to deliver entertaining, meaningful content.

Darrell Vickers

I'm Darrell Vickers, a writer and producer with decades of experience spanning late-night TV, animation, and family entertainment. I’ve helped create and shape shows like Ned’s Newt and Will & DeWitt, wrote for The Tonight Show, and developed pilots and series for major studios including Nickelodeon, Disney Canada, and Cookie Jar. I thrive on turning bold ideas into engaging, award-nominated programs and love collaborating with teams to bring imaginative stories to life. Today I continue to develop new projects across animation and live-action, from pilot to production, always aiming to spark curiosity and laughter in audiences of all ages. I enjoy mentoring emerging talent, refining concepts, and pushing creative boundaries to deliver entertaining, meaningful content.

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I’m Darrell Vickers, a writer and producer with decades of experience spanning late-night TV, animation, and family entertainment. I’ve helped create and shape shows like Ned’s Newt and Will & DeWitt, wrote for The Tonight Show, and developed pilots and series for major studios including Nickelodeon, Disney Canada, and Cookie Jar. I thrive on turning bold ideas into engaging, award-nominated programs and love collaborating with teams to bring imaginative stories to life.

Today I continue to develop new projects across animation and live-action, from pilot to production, always aiming to spark curiosity and laughter in audiences of all ages. I enjoy mentoring emerging talent, refining concepts, and pushing creative boundaries to deliver entertaining, meaningful content.

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English
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Work Experience

Series Writer / Development at Rocketship Bedroom
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Pilot script and series development for an animated project; development work with Disney Channel / Nickelodeon collaboration.
Creator / Executive Producer at Debra! (Cookie Jar / Disney Canada)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Created Debra! sitcom and served as Executive Producer for 12 episodes; development and production work.
Development / Production Writer at PETER PEPPER’S PET SPECTACULAR / Cookie Jar / Clockwork Zoo
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Story editors and writer for 24 episodes in 2010; development work across collaboration between Cookie Jar and Clockwork Zoo.
Development / Script Writer at DREAMKIX (Designstorm, Korea)
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Wrote 5 episodes for 2009 development work; international collaboration on animated project.
Series Bible / Development at KID VS KAT (Studio B / Disney XD)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
Developed series bible and contributed to writing and development for KID VS KAT; 2007-2008.
Creator & Executive Producer at Will & DeWitt (Cookie Jar / WB Kids / YTV)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
Created and produced the animated preschool series Will & DeWitt; developed 28 episodes and provided story editing for 52; Gemini nomination for Best Pre-School Program (2008).
Writer / Development / Punch-up at George of the Jungle (Classic Media / TF1 / Moonscoop)
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006
Pilot punch-ups and development work; contributed to writing and lyrical content for 2004-2006 development and script work.
Writer at Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003
Wrote 11 episodes for Nickelodeon’s Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius; involvement recorded in 2002-2003.
Developed By & Executive Producer at Ned's Newt (Carlton TV / Fox Kids)
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1999
Developed Ned's Newt for television; served as executive producer during its development; 1997-1999 with Gemini nominations during the run.
Head Writer at The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (NBC)
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1992
Led the writing team for The Tonight Show; contributed to Emmy-nominated writing for a landmark late-night program; staff from 1986 and continued through 1992.

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