Today's Special

1982 TV-Y 30m 8

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

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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Episodes:

Episode 1 Hats

Aired: Sep 14, 1982

Today's Special is "Hats", and Jodie is setting up a display in the store abo...

Episode 3 Noses

Aired: Sep 21, 1982

With the special being noses, Jeff worries for his nose leaving Jodie and Sam...

Episode 4 Family

Aired: Sep 23, 1982

With the special being Family, Jeff is longing for one of his own while Jodie...

Episode 6 Pets

Aired: Sep 30, 1982

With pets as the special, Jeff is looking for one of his own..and soon finds ...

Episode 7 Sleep

Aired: Oct 5, 1982

Jeff learns about sleep and why it is important.

Episode 8 Balloons

Aired: Oct 7, 1982

The children's department is covered with balloons for the store's "birthday"...

Episode 15 Books

Aired: Nov 2, 1982

With book displays, everyone is reading something. Muffy is reading a picture...

Episode 18 Shoes

Aired: Nov 11, 1982

Sam's shoes are worn out and he must have new shoes. But he's very sensitive ...

Today's Special Videos

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Today's Special (1982)

Info about Today's Special

Network: TVOntario

Genres: Family, Fantasy, Musical