Today's Special
About the Show
"Today's Special" introduces young viewers to a world previously only imagined - a big store's children's department at night - and encourages them to take part in the many adventures of its inhabitants. Jeff, a store window mannequin, becomes a real person when his friends pronounce a special set of magic words while he's wearing his magic hat. He learns about the many things human beings take for granted - shoes, fruit, camping, family, music - with the help of Jodie the display designer, Sam the puppet security guard, Muffy the mouse who speaks in rhyme, and the television audience, who guide him in setting up displays correctly. Sam works a computer that speaks directly to viewers, challenging them to solve the picture puzzles and mime games that appear on screen. Each program's theme includes new songs and dances, along with games, stories, rhymes, and surprise appearances by performers such as Oscar Peterson, Karen Kain, and the Canadian Brass.
All Episodes
While Max, the new night janitor, is in the store cleaning with his high-powered vacuum cleaner, Jodie's concert ticket to see Valdy disappears.
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TrashAbout this EpisodeWhile Max, the new night janitor, is in the store cleaning with his high-powered vacuum cleaner, Jodie's concert ticket to see Valdy disappears. |
It is National Tooth Week, and Jodie and Jeff are excitedly making a video that will promote good dental hygiene, while Sam and Muffy are moping.
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TeethAbout this EpisodeIt is National Tooth Week, and Jodie and Jeff are excitedly making a video that will promote good dental hygiene, while Sam and Muffy are moping. |
Karen, a young friend of Jodie's who comes to the store, doesn't want to leave her friends to move to another city. But Jodie, Jeff, Sam, and Muffy each point out that there are good reasons to move.
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MovingAbout this EpisodeKaren, a young friend of Jodie's who comes to the store, doesn't want to leave her friends to move to another city. But Jodie, Jeff, Sam, and Muffy each point out that there are good reasons to move. |
Sam, Muffy, and Jodie reminisce about the highlights of their days together, and recall Karen Kain's visit and performance of the Swamp Dance.
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Our Story 1About this EpisodeSam, Muffy, and Jodie reminisce about the highlights of their days together, and recall Karen Kain's visit and performance of the Swamp Dance. |
Jeff's attempts to perfect a juggling act inspire his friends to organize a circus in the store with Sam as the ringmaster, Muffy as the magician, and Jodie and Jeff as clowns.
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CircusAbout this EpisodeJeff's attempts to perfect a juggling act inspire his friends to organize a circus in the store with Sam as the ringmaster, Muffy as the magician, and Jodie and Jeff as clowns. |
