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.

Top Cast

Jeff Hyslop

Jeff the Mannequin

Nina Keogh

Muffy Mouse

Nerene Virgin

Jodie

Nikki Tilroe

The Mime Lady

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Bob Dermer

Sam Crenshaw

Barry Baldaro

Waldo the Magnificent