Today's Special

Today's Special

Today's Special

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Today's Special

1982- 1982

7 Seasons

121 Episodes

8.2(4 votes)

Ended

Kids

Family

Overview

Today's Special was a Canadian children's television show produced by Clive VanderBurgh at TVOntario from 1981 to 1987. It also ran on Nickelodeon and the Faith and Values Channel/Odyssey as well as many PBS stations throughout the United States. It was set in a department store, based on the flagship location of the now defunct Simpson's in Toronto. Many sequences for it were shot at the Queen Street West and Yonge Street store after hours.

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Videos & Trailers

2 videos

Cast & Crew

6 members

Acting

Jeff Hyslop

Jeff the Mannequin

Jeff Hyslop

Acting

Nina Keogh

Muffy Mouse

Nina Keogh

Acting

Nerene Virgin

Jodie

Nerene Virgin

Acting

Nikki Tilroe

The Mime Lady

Nikki Tilroe

Acting

Bob Dermer

Sam Crenshaw

Bob Dermer

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Barry Baldaro

Waldo the Magnificent

Barry Baldaro

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