Does anybody remember this childrens' show from the 80s'?

Question

It was aired around the same time as Pinwheels and before there was Fragglerock anyway, it took place in a department store at night, there was this mannequin man that came to life when his hat fell off, and also a girl mouse that lived there (she was a puppet). There were other characters but I can't remember them.

Answer 1

Damn good question! You hankered a dusty archive in my memory rolodex! WOW Today's special!

Answer 2

Jeff was the mannequin. Jodie was the sales person. (Both were actual people) Sam was the night watchman and Muffy was the resident mouse. (Both were puppets)

The plot was basically that Jeff was brought to life by a Magician (might have been named Waldo... can't remember) when he put this checkered cap on his head.

He was a real person until the cap came off, then he became a mannequin. Every show was about their adventures in an empty department store overnight. Played locally on TVO.

I can't believe I remembered that. I think I always wanted to get stuck in a department store overnight when I was 8 or 9 years old.

Answer 3

Today's Special
Aired: 1981 - 1987
Show Type: Live Action
Country of Origin: CANADA
Show Summary: After the department store has closed and all the customers have gone home, Jeff's magic hat is placed on his head, and someone says the magic words and he comes to life. He hangs with Jodie, Muffy, and Sam and they get into all kind situations.

Answer 4

The show was called "Today's Special." It also included a security guard named Sam that was also a puppet and he had an old crank car. Other than that, I don't remember a whole lot about it.

Answer 5

The name of the show is "Today's Special." Jeff was the puppet, Jodie was the store manager, and there were a handful of others.

Answer 6

Yes, I remember that show. It was called 'Today's Special' and I LOVED the little mouse. She was so cute. And, no, the guy who played Jeff (the manequin) was NOT the same guy who played Greg Brady as someone else said. His name was Jeff Hyslop.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Today's Special

http://www.megsplace.com/TimeWarp/tspecial.html

Answer 9

Try these sites It may help

Queerpopculture.com
inthe80s.com
timstvshowcase.com

Try typing in something like Sat. Morning Cartoons from the 80's and start from there. You may not find it but at least you'll have fun trying. Good Luck!!

Answer 10

I remember that! Today's Special was the name.