Today's Special (1981–1987)

The night staff of a major department store explore topics for young viewers.

Stars:

Jeff Hyslop, Nerene Virgin, Bob Dermer

2 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Jeff Hyslop	...	Jeff (54 episodes, 1981-1987)
Nerene Virgin	...	Jodie (54 episodes, 1981-1987)
Bob Dermer	...	Sam (54 episodes, 1981-1987)
Nina Keogh	...	Muffy (54 episodes, 1981-1987)

Storyline

Each night in a major city, Sam the Security Guard locks the closed department store and joins Jodie in the Children's department as she brings a special mannequin with her even as she prepares to work on a display for the next day. With some magic words, the magic hat it wears brings it to life and becomes Jeff. Together with Muffy the Mouse, this gang learn about various things to teach younger viewer, both by the themselves and with visitors to the store.

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Plot Keywords:

store | magic | mannequin | morphing | shrinking | 

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Genres:

Family | Fantasy

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Certificate:

TV-Y

Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

TV Ontario

Technical Specs

Runtime:

29 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Muffy the Mouse: And now it's time to introduce a nursery rhyme by Mother Goose.

User Reviews

Gertrude

Anyone else remember this song?

Gertrude ol' girl My hearts in a whirl 'Cause these goodbyes Are hard to combine. I'll try not to cry As we say goodbye.

Sam and Jody sang that at the car dealership when Sam was trading in his old car for a newer model. The dealer rolled his eyes, but for Sam and the kids at home, this was serious trauma! I guess that's why I still remember it. Oh, but it ended happily. Sam got the new car and Jody bought back the old one.