Today's Special: Live on Stage (1985)
In a special TV presentation of "Today's Special," Jodie, Muffy, and Sam prepare for a live theatre performance. However, Jeff faces a problem as his magic hat won't function outside the store, preventing him from joining them. Undeterred, he sneaks into the costume box bound for the theatre. Upon arrival, Muffy is late, prompting Jodie and Sam to begin the show without her. Meanwhile, Jeff, trapped in the box, finds himself turned into a mannequin without his magic working. With Waldo the Magnificent as their only hope, Jeff's fate hangs in the balance, hoping for a miraculous rescue.
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Cast
Jeff Hyslop
as Jeff
Jeff Hyslop is a Canadian musical theatre actor, singer, dancer, choreographer, and director. His most famous roles were as Jeff the mannequin in the children's show Today's Special and as the title r...
Nerene Virgin
as Jodie
Nerene Virgin, a Canadian TV trailblazer, embodies resilience and advocacy. From battling childhood bigotry to championing positive representations, her diverse career as a journalist, educator, and p...
Nina Keogh
as Muffy
Perhaps best known as ‘Muffy’ on Today’s Special, puppeteer Nina Keogh was involved in many of the most beloved shows that span the evolution of children’s television here in Canada—from The Polka Dot...
Barry Baldaro
as Waldo the Magnificent
Barry Baldaro, born in 1932 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, UK, is recognized as an actor and writer known for his roles in productions such as "The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz" (1974), "Fes...
Janelle Hutchison
as Lisa the Stage Manager
Janelle Hutchison boasts over 35 years of diverse arts experience across the United States and Canada. Prior roles include serving as an Associate Casting Director at the Canadian Film Centre and a Se...
Nikki Tilroe
as Mime Lady / Magic Dragon
Nikki Tilroe, renowned for portraying the Mime Lady on Today's Special, was a versatile utility player on the show. She performed various roles, from additional puppet characters to providing voices a...