Today's Special - Intro

[@MsBrynnElizabeth]

Omg This. So here’s a good / weird story I was Born in 1985. i cant recall if I ever watched it as I was so young. Around my 6th birthday (give or take) I began having this weird dream; not often but enough for me to consistently recall pieces of it. I would recall : a woman with a mannequin, maybe in a mall, hocus-pocus alamagockus No clue- but I continued having it into my late teens…in comes retrojunk…. Scrolling through 80s shows & one stood out to me -click- -play intro- I nearly launched myself off the couch with shock, when I realized that THIS INTRO, is what I had been dreaming of for my entire life. Glad I’ve been on an 80s tv binge - and this popped up in my recommended feed….

[@Shikkyn]

In the 16 and a half years since I uploaded this video, out of all the comments I have read (which is most of them), this is the best comment I've seen so far.

[@MsBrynnElizabeth]

@@Shikkyn lol thank you :) it was one of the weirdest things that has ever happened to me. I Never get an opportunity to share it; so I’m glad that you enjoyed it :) I usually try to keep my comments / related stories as short as possible ((it never happens)) but this one had to be in it’s entirety. Edit:: also, thank you for my very first pinned comment

[@Crockett995]

I was also born in 85 and vaguely remember this. I tried to tell other people about it to see if they remember it and no one ever does. Core memory unlocked.

[@diggidy28]

I had a similar experience. I was born in 1982 and same...not sure I remember watching this at the time, but I clearly did or at least the intro. But just like you, all I could remember was the mannequin going up the escalator, and anytime I brought it up people just assumed it was from the movie Mannequin. I was absolutely sure it was something else. So funny you mention Retrojunk. I was all over that sight when it came out, and it's how I discovered so many of these nostalgic videos and toys. Funny how stuff like this hides in the deep corners of your brain.

[@DakariKingMykan]

@@Shikkyn Jody just passed away!

[@80sbabytothecore1]

Remember when you were a kid and couldn’t wait to become an adult? Well now we’re adults wanting to be kids again Lol. Man this show brings back some good memories.

[@andersuberman683]

Petridge Farm remembers!

[@TalentedTwin]

Actually I never particularly looked forward to becoming an adult. There is some benefits of being an adult, though there is negative things about it also.

[@sigurdgram]

I never wanted to become an adult. I didn't want to grow up, I was a toys r us kid. now I have to pay taxes and there aren't any toys r us in the united states.

[@timpriddy349]

Life is kinda lame as an adult.......greed has made you too much money or poor like me......my faded chrome mongoose was my happiness and my adventure

[@MarkusWITH_a_k]

I know right

[@liptuous]

Rest in peace Nerene Virgin. Thank you for your unrivalled contribution to mine & so many kid’s childhoods. ❤️🙏🏾🕊️

[@DaveFisher-cq2dr]

I grew up watching the show

[@blinkzone1]

Use to watch this show back in the day. Brings back so much memories. RIP Nerene Virgin

[@UPBEATFOREVER]

I can't believe it.Jodie(RIP) was awesome.Jeff,Sam and Muffy!!they all made my childhood a wonderful experience in life.alot of shocking deaths every now and then.

[@gypsywoman9140]

What?! When tf did she die?? Omg!

[@grege5074]

@@gypsywoman9140 January 19, 2024

[@CaptRicoSakara]

This is why I'm glad I was born in 1982, and was able to witness Nickelodeon back in its prime & heyday in the 80's & 90's. We had old-school Nick Jr. with shows like Today's Special, Under the Umbrella Tree, Pinwheel, Make the Grade, David the Gnome, Noozles, Adventures of the Little Koala, Maya the Bee, Fred Penner's Place, & Eureka's Castle. Then we had the prime Nick itself, Nickelodeon, with shows and toons like Star Trek: The Animated Series, Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics, Hey Dude, Mr. Wizard's World, You Can't Do That On Television, Double Dare, Salute Your Shorts, Clarissa Explains It All, Roundhouse, Are You Afraid of the Dark, The Tomorrow People, Legends of the Hidden Temple, GUTS, Nick Arcade, Get the Picture, The Adventures of Pete & Pete, AHHH! Real Monsters, Doug, Rugrats, Ren & Stimpy, Rocko's Modern Life, Wild & Crazy Kids, & Snick on Saturday nights from 8-10. Then finally, at night when kids went to bed, adults tune into Nickelodeon's Nick-At-Nite, with old soaps and TV shows like I Love Lucy, Mister ED, Green Acres, & The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle Show. THAT'S Nickelodeon.

[@thesupershivs]

Totally!!! I miss old nickelodeon... and being a kid. if I had known how much I would miss being a kid, I wouldn't have been in such a hurry to grow up! 😛

[@michaeldomingo4973]

***** Memories. I sure miss my childhood - especially all those old Nickelodeon TV shows.

[@jakeyjervis]

You forgot about Nick Rocks! And You can't do that on television! With Dave coolia! I was born in 78 and my sister and I always reminisce about that great time in the 80's! Best memories

[@mikeymartin80]

I use to love this show I remember an episode where the guy from fragil rock played a drunk.

[@andrewgrove1691]

Born in 81. This was the golden age of children's television

[@donttakeitpersonal1]

excuse me while i weep over my lost childhood

[@throneborn]

Same here man, same here

[@Night-Mayor]

Why weep its still there. Just in your fond memories. You can revisit them anytime. Buy a bowl of your favorite cereal and watch a cartoon you remember fondly. Guarantee other memories will come back to you.

[@gracemartin3855]

Dean Ventura, I remember watching this when it was on PBS and when I was Living In Canton South Dakota, I wish that there was a Network that Airs Only Old School PBS shows Like This One, and, Sesame Street (Before it got Screwed Up), Shining Time Station, Tales From The Tree House, Once Upon a Time (I'm not talking about the TV Series of The Same Name that Used to be on ABC and Netflix), Star Lore, Storylords, Story Time, Mister Roger's Neighborhood (R.I.P Fred Rogers), Captain Kangaroo (R.I.P Bob Keshan), Newton's Apple, 3-2-1 Contact, Kratt's Creatures, Zoobliee Zoo, Reading Rainbow, Read It, The Write Channel, The Book Bird, Cover To Cover, Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego, etc. etc. Because Kids Today Don't Know What Good Shows Are These Days, After Everything That's Been Happening On TV, There's Nothing Good For Kids To Watch.

[@dbcooper5008]

I liked this as a kid, but now as an adult it just kind of creeps me out. Funny how things that scare you as a kid don't as an adult, and things that don't scare you as a kid scare you when you're older. 😳

[@Resurgam1981]

@@dbcooper5008 it's amazing ain't it?

[@dina81]

I was born in 81 and feel so lucky to have been a child during the absolute prime of children's TV shows. We had so many amazing Canadian kids TV shows, including Today's Special. Fun fact: the department store scenes were filmed after hours at a real department store named Simpson's at their flagship location in downtown Toronto.

[@robwalton2007]

OMG that is so cool! I wonder if you can see certain parts of the store in the show's scenes.

[@craigpatterson4056]

@@robwalton2007 Most of the show was filmed in a studio (I met some former production members), but some scenes involved the former Simpsons store on Queen Street (Toronto, Ontario). The building is now home to the flagship location of department store Hudson's Bay, as well as Saks Fifth Avenue which occupies part of the east side of the million square foot building. The former toy department is now Saks designer menswear.

[@danielfennessy]

Thank you for sharing

[@edunoeduno4980]

well seeing as though he could only come alive at night i say to you DDDDUUUUHHHHHHH

[@FelixTruvere]

Puts me right back into my old house where I grew up. Half playing outside & riding my bike in the sun and this would be running on TV always in the background with “pinwheel pinwheel spinning around!” I can visualize my old house. Puts a big lump in my throat.

[@heatherevans8445]

Same dude. They tore that old house down but it will stand forever in my memory

[@sarahsimpkins1311]

Yes me too

[@ericbarlow6772]

I remember King Rollo on Pinwheel.

[@jabroni5249]

Omg..I watched this every mourning during the summer. Best times ever...

[@UFOsAreRealArea51]

This was one of my favorite, favorite kid shows! God bless the 1980's!

[@dmbandgroove]

Man if I close my eyes and listen to this for a brief second i go back to childhood..

[@CherryBlossomskt]

This song just popped into my head and I remembered all the great feelings I had watching this as a child. I can already feel my anxiety melting away.

[@coreyd5417]

Hadn't heard this since the mid 80s when I was 5-6 years old, and still remembered at least 90 percent of the song word for word. Lol. This really took me back. 🙂

[@diggidy28]

I think this is one of the first shows I ever watched as a kid! This gives me goosebumps because I couldn't remember what it was. All I remembered was a mannequin going up an escalator. I can't believe I found this!!! Then the hocus pocus and the song bring everything back. Man this is so nostalgic it hurts. This and that show Pinwheel from Nickelodeon do that to me.

[@allrexon]

DEFINITELY Pinwheel! All of those little stop motion shorts like Hattytown & cartoons like Emily

[@bigboose12]

It's been so long since a tear has left my eyes. this show brought back this inner feeling of peace and bliss. it was my all time favorite when I was 4.

[@mruhopper]

Wow! I haven't thought about this show in over 30 years until it popped up in my recommend videos. It really makes you realize how fast time flys by.

[@mactionY2K5]

My father's cousins in Canada actually produced this show. One of my favorite childhood memories almost 25 years ago was meeting the cast and being on the set. Sweet show, and I wish I knew where to see it still...

[@craigpatterson4056]

Do you know if much of the show was filmed in the actual Simpsons store? I'd be curious to talk to the family members, I'm sure they have interesting stories about the show.

[@mikecooley7514]

@@craigpatterson4056 dude, he made that comment 14 years ago. He's not going to respond.

[@phridays]

How high were they

[@dadbabyletsplayz5132]

RIP Nerene thank you for making my childhood a memorable one.

[@gregwhite7373]

my favorite show as a child. what i wouldnt give to go back!

[@joshjoseph7628]

So sad that nerene virgin passed . Thank you for the wonderful memories of this wonderful tv show

[@VoidHalo]

When I was little I always thought the security guard's hair was made out of french fries.

[@ronthatus]

😂

[@JonathanAllen0379]

Holy shit, I'm not alone, lol. I always used to think that too.

[@UFOsAreRealArea51]

i used to say he had spaghetti hair...😄😄😂😂😂

[@VoidHalo]

Johnson Steele Did you also used to think that the Epcot Center ball at Disney World was a gigantic golf ball?

[@ronthatus]

Lol yup I think everybody thought Epcot was a big tennis ball but it was always rumored there was an roller coaster inside of it

[@lm9301]

Jeff was my very first tv crush. Watching the episodes now, I can see why. I'm in love again!

[@JonathanAllen0379]

I'm sure he'd be considerably flattered that someone as hot as you finds him attractive. ;)

[@PublicWifi]

Is Jeff the puppet?

[@TalentedTwin]

Jeff is the human who is a mannequin sometimes.

[@patchschannel4059]

The mannequin named Jeff was played by Jeff Hyslop.

[@MsTasha007]

Man I miss being a kid

[@ronthatus]

I just miss the 80s!

[@sarahsimpkins1315]

me too i use to watch this show right after pinwheel back in the days

[@UFOsAreRealArea51]

this was my show...good memories...😀😀😀

[@stevemandl5140]

holy cow! someone else besides me remembers pinwheel

[@JDemen82]

As long as it's in the 80s.

[@leoak]

I grew up in Canada watching shows like this. Now I live in my parents country and miss Canada like never before. Will head back home soon.

[@IjeneYourTravelBae]

This show was exactly that, special. Omg real tears🥺you never realize growing up the last episode you're gonna watch before you grow up or out of something will be the last. Man...90s kids, we had it good. ❤Was really not expecting to cry like this.

[@DaveFisher-cq2dr]

Nerene Virgin (Jodie) has passed away, R.I.P. Nerene, thank you for all the memories

[@frankreads8618]

Well this brought up memories I had long forgotten.

[@lagurriss8351]

aww!omfg I remember this! finally after like 28 years I finally see it again. I knew I wasn't crazy for remembering a show with a Manikin that comes to life and a talking rat lol

[@SimuLord]

I'm 47. This theme song popped into my head this morning while I was in the shower and found myself singing it. Remembered all the words and everything! Before just now I hadn't heard it a good 40 years.

[@sloth7sloth]

This show would have probably stayed hidden in the lost tunnels of my memory, and the instant it was mentioned on The Leftovers, it all seemed as clear as day. What a great childhood reference in an amazing current show!

[@lm9301]

Can someone clear things up for me, what are leftovers and what do they have with Today’s Special?

[@mehchocolate1257]

@@lm9301 is the cast of the show still around

[@mishie618]

Born in 78 and wow.. I really had totally forgotten about this! Totally nostalgic

[@jadagreen23]

Almost shed a tear, I recall watching this while my grandmother made us breakfast. Thanks KZbin

[@ktotheswiss1617]

It's weird hearing this for the first time in a long time and still remembering the words and the inflections they say the words in.

[@hudsonball4702]

Sheesh my Childhood has just slapped me in the face asking me why i took so long to remember this show.

[@GrassValleyGreg]

lol Seriously, this was one of those I was too young to really even understand it, but I loved watching it and somehow remember it kind of deals.

[@echoecho3108]

RIP, dear Jodi. You brightened many kids' days, and we thank you.

[@kulenabell1017]

Man...if u watched this ur childhood was good. Shows aint no way near what they used to be. Back then we actually learned something! Now and days they learn how to be 16 and pregnant.

[@cathyl5888]

Kulena Bell OMG yes! i could not agree with u more!!! i miss the good old days! and whats funny was ya didnt know u were learning while watching these shows! which i LOVE! LOL

[@liveloveliftgame4274]

Yup

[@KyleRuggles]

Amen to that! wouldn't be the man I am today if it wasn't for this show! and Mr. Dressup, Fred Penners Place, Under The umbrella Tree, The Elephant Show... omg I could go on and on!

[@maintenance_K.id55]

Kulena Bell toooooo true

[@bradjames891]

yes. I was a little kid in the 80's so I remember it well :)

[@kameme80]

31 here!! OMG I remember sitting over my grandmas house begging to watch!!! RETRO PBS!!!!

[@UFOsAreRealArea51]

One of my favorite kid shows of all time. I was so happy when it came on.

[@sarahsimpkins1311]

Yes me to

[@cyshadowx]

My sister and i would watch this every mourning it was a treat to get cable to watch Nickelodeon during this time .im 44 now and 6 year old me still remembers this

[@robertowd5635]

The Leftovers brought me here... I used to watch this show every morning on NickJr, at my babysitter's house. Coincidentally, my old babysitter departed on Oct.14...

[@J.Melissa]

Born in 76 and was singing this song to my husband and was like 'where did I get this song from'?? Quick search on YT brought me here. Thank you KZbin for this beautiful reminder of my childhood ❤️

[@andrewkful]

I saw episodes of this show back in the day and this theme song sticks in my mind stronger than any other song in it. This theme had no right slapping this hard!! Love it!

[@Bridget9927]

This is my childhood! I LOVED THIS SHOW❤❤❤

[@creepmike77]

I was obsessed with this show when I was a kid in the 80s and made my mom buy me a hat like the mannequin.

[@i_love_min_yoongi4656]

Was the show called today's special

[@i_love_min_yoongi4656]

Right after i sent it. I saw the name at the top..ugh

[@icarus313]

I can't imagine what my childhood would have been like without TVOntario. They, and PBS, were the true experts of their time at making television into something meaningful and educational for kids.

[@autumnriley78]

LOL Oh, my god, I haven't seen this since I was 6 years old! I had to look up "obscure 80s kid's shows" to find the name of this show. This is great!

[@janiedoe1542]

+Autumn Riley I would have to agree with you, because I too haven't seen this in years, seeing this and other old school PBS shows is like seeing an old friend I haven't seen in years, God I wish that there was a Network that Only airs Old School PBS shows like this one, because Kids today don't even know what good shows are anymore, all that's on now is that, Fucking Paw Patrol, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, etc. etc.

[@BlackSupremist]

+Janie Doe i neva hurda no show calld "Fucking Paw Patrol" wher u see dat onna Playboy chanel? smh

[@speddygonzales5]

+Autumn Riley I'm with you there, this brings back so many memories of being an 80's/90's kid. I wish they had a special channel for these kinds of shows.

[@autumnriley78]

Me, too!

[@felixg3152]

I just got an overwhelming feeling watching this video. I grew up watching this show and many others on Nickelodeon. Thank you for posting this. I teared up with the memory of my youth.

[@hillarycrichton6544]

This used to be my favourite show when I was little, I really loved the theme song and Sam, he was so enthusiastic. I miss Today's Special.

[@magicmost1]

watched this show and for some reason loved it as a kid. can't believe i'm seeing this. thx for uploading

[@steveespinola7652]

Man I seriously miss being a kid the 80's were fun and this was one of my shows.

[@jabroni5249]

Life and time I so precious...how the years go by. If I only had a Time Machine I would go and never come back and spend every moment with my mom. RIP MOMA 7-25-16😔😥😢

[@tonyhaffey2926]

Love this show when i was a child i watched this show everyday

[@jerrypaugh6801]

I remember this show this really one great bring me back to the good old days

[@Cml725]

Always looked forward to this show on Nickelodeon. Just hard to believe how fast time flies. :(

[@psychowildchild]

Thank you KZbin...for refreshing a cherished childhood memory. I haven't seen this intro in over 16 + years!

[@kevinfrushour]

"It's all clear, the customers have all gone home" Which maybe you should have checked before you locked the front door....

[@littlechicotattoo9141]

Brings back happy childhood memories. Thank you for uploading.

[@ThomasDickensheets]

Nerene Virgin, beloved star of ‘Today’s Special,’ dies at 77

[@BlackGold-fc7tu]

This intro still creeps me out 30 years later

[@jane-annedoe3626]

Don't You Ever Wished That This and Other Old School PBS shows was on Netflix?.

[@kylemcguire1728]

Jane-Anne Doe this is not a PBS show it's a Canadian show use to love love love this show especially the part where the man comes to life that was my most favorite part of the show for some reason lol

[@GunterJPN]

But it was shown on PBS in the States. For a lot of people (myself inclined) it is one of the shows that made PBS great.

[@bradjames891]

my PBS stations, KUED in Salt Lake City and KBYU in Provo, both aired it!

[@andrewgrove1691]

Jane-Anne Doe agreed

[@michaelglickman1300]

GunterJPN PBS did not air this show in the States, Nickelodeon did that.

[@KrystalLake]

Wow! I completely forgot about this show - but that song brought it all back! Weird to think that the opening credits used to be almost _two minutes_ long. Almost 1/10th of the whole program devoted to the theme song. But they were so memorable.

[@Ownlyanangel]

my all-time FAVORITE childs show. Ahh the memories!!!!!!!! Thanks for bringing a smile to my face and a tear to my eye.

[@hahah5739]

I vaguely remember this show from when I was probably two or three. Lived in the US my whole life, so it used to be on in the US back in the early 80's as well.

[@manavaatma]

Thank you, thank you for uploading this. The song was in my head all day. Sweet childhood memories ❤

[@sweetcountrybear]

ahhh such beautiful memories

[@VirtuousHoney]

I seriously lived for this show as a kid! What a wonderful nostalgic treat. Thanks for sharing!

[@honeybee519]

I like to think that it's why some of us grew up to be so open minded :) It's so sad that TVO is making so many programming cuts. There will never be anything else like this on television. Thanks for uploading

[@jaredabig4827]

Man nickelodeon was the shit back in the day. Every show was memorable. Pinwheel, todays special, maya the bee, david the gnome, eurekas castle. So many good memories.

[@sarahsimpkins1311]

Also dont forget little prince & mapletown

[@jaredabig4827]

@@sarahsimpkins1311 i had forgot about those. The 80s were a great time to be alive.

[@andyportico8552]

I'm sure Jodi felt really safe with a puppet security guard whose eyes were constantly closed and whose hair and mustache looked like soggy French fries.

[@ShyGuy83]

Andy Portico And had human hands.

[@cainster]

I think he was just blind and the store felt sorry for him. Either that or they were waiting to fire him and cancel his pension, but thought maybe he would just fall down escalator stairs and that would solve the problem for them. Also that store had one hell of a rodent problem.

[@faschuck]

Holy crap! And I thought I was the only one whom believed Sam’s mustache was really a mess of Wendy’s french fries!!!

[@astrangerhere]

LOL

[@KARMINSDENALI]

This was the best show ever! I watched it as a kid! I'm 27 now and reliving my childhood here! Man i wish I was 5 again! I so remember this intro like it was yesterday!

[@kingrama2727]

You’re 40 now kiddo

[@KARMINSDENALI]

@@kingrama2727 I cant believe I’ve been a KZbin 12 years!!

[@kingrama2727]

@@KARMINSDENALI glad to see you’re doing ok

[@KARMINSDENALI]

@@kingrama2727 just living life! Hope your good too!

[@ToRontoRon1918]

The Leftovers brought me here. Brings me back to my childhood.

[@nevmiles]

Who could dislike THIS?!?!?! Great theme song and intro . . . . brings back sooo many memories

[@jeprice08]

You may have seen it on PBS, but I remember seeing this on Nickelodeon.

[@yorkterry8845]

I saw it first during the Golden Age Of Nickelodeon (the 80s) Then seeing it on the local PBS station. (WDCN, Nashville, TN.)

[@steveespinola7652]

I saw this show on TVO.

[@sarahsimpkins1311]

Yes me too on nicklodeon

[@patchschannel4059]

@@sarahsimpkins1311 The Faith and Values Channel

[@railanbates1176]

This show has such great memories! Thank you!

[@rubster1206]

i wish i was young again, only times i was happy

[@thatssoironic]

It was something about the 80s. It was more special than other decades somehow, with a different feeling in the air. We all miss our childhoods dude, all the time. But life is ok man, and we're lucky to even be here. Find a way to make yourself happy. You can be happy. It's a choice you have to make.

[@cathyl5888]

Ryan Merritt absolutely!!

[@Derby14]

This is great to see again! I used to watch this on Nickelodeon at lunchtime when I was a kid. Thank you for posting!

[@gabrielolivenbaum6105]

Who's here for Leftovers?

[@KevinFalkmrbroadway456]

Д-р Манхэттен holy shit dude thought I was the only one

[@bkiehlbauch]

Д-р Манхэттен That Scuba Diving ending and the Ocean Sound throughout the closing credits was so damn creepy!

[@mayrose10]

Now when I rewatch it I'm going to be thinking of this song.

[@goinHAM86]

Д-р Манхэттен me! that show is amazing and I knew someone else would come here. glad I'm not the only one

[@sheriffbiggley-rh8tx]

yep! Just seen certified.... Amazing show...

[@captxena31]

I remeber this show from my childhood I used love this show well I am 36 now and I am glad that someone uploaded this show ty forbringing back my childhood budy

[@0truckmafk]

I had no idea that sam was a puppet when i was a kid. wow

[@0truckmafk]

Jade Khaos I was a pretty stupid kid ;)

[@bradjames891]

☢TruckMafk TM™" he's just like all the human puppets on Under the Umbrella Tree. My little sister thought Mrs. McMurtry was a real human too

[@SarahRamsingh]

☢TruckMafk TM™" HE IS NOT A PUPPET! How dare you. :P

[@KyleRuggles]

Omg! under the Umbrella Tree!! Fred Penners Place...and of course...Mr Dressup!

[@sarahsimpkins1311]

Lol me neither

[@maehammer6164]

I so remember this, I loved it! And Math Net, and Reading Rainbow and OMG so many. xD

[@maeganclemo5201]

2016 and I still know the all the words lol

[@DJShihTzuman]

I learned ALOT from this show! I LOVED It! Couldn't WAIT to get home from school to watch this as long as my folks weren't watching the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs for the third day in a row!

[@marcusarline1720]

I have been a fan with this show.

[@kellethomas9812]

Omg I remember this . It was one of my favorites. I was 6 also.

[@TheAlphaFury]

I remember them upgrading Muffy's mousehole with an external balcony and an elevator mid-way through the show. What I never understood (even as a kid), you're at a department store, wouldnt you be concerned if you saw a mousehole with its own elevator?

[@peaceup5519]

Not in a magical department store!

[@cainster]

It was in the pet department, so...

[@daniellekilburn9195]

Muffy's mousehole 😂

[@jaycombs9921]

Muffy > Lambchop.

[@erikvereb9995]

This brings back alot of memories ! ! i used to watch this show every time it came on during the summer cause it was always on during school hours. so i couldnt watch it otherwise unless i was sick or had a day off from school.

[@VivaLaSandwich]

RIP Laurie

[@jakebluethunder]

One of my favorite shows growing up and probably my first exposure to Canadian TV, until Degrassi. Such awesome memories.

[@chanceturcotte]

Sam from Today's Special taught me more about computers than going to college.

[@NickDalzell]

Chance Turcotte That moment when you find out the TXL series computer Sam used was just an old Apple //e sitting next to a color TV....

[@honeebee83]

I'm only 27 and loved this show. I'm glad I did the right search for it this time. :)

[@patrickc9670]

RIP Nerene :(

[@laurendee21]

Wow, I remember this show! One of my favorites as a kid! I don't really remember the theme song too much, just the "Today's Special" announcement at the end. What a blast from the past!

[@MHBarnhill]

The store must not have had cameras if they were able to keep Jeff a secret.

[@cainster]

The security guard was blind, Jodie was actually homeless and lived in the store while working there, the mouse was a mutant having survived a nuclear waste spill in the sewers and Jeff ain't talking to nobody if you knock that dumb looking hat off of his head.

[@zt1053]

And they never really tried to keep it a secret from people they would meet

[@patchschannel4059]

In one episode, Jeff was allergic to flowers and Muffy the Mouse had a cold.

[@Raphalou]

This is one f my favorite shows in my youth. I learned so much. Shows like these and sesame street are so important to the growth and creativity and positivity of our societies

[@LittlebittheChihuahuaKennethT.]

did anybody come here because the TV show the leftovers on HBO?! tonight's episode mention this TV show theme song and I just had to check it out because i never heard of this show before.

[@JeniferSheppard]

I'm from Canada and I used to watch this show allll the time when I was little!! I loved it! :)

[@battlefieldninja]

I had a little crush on Jody when was I a kid

[@peterjauch3839]

Such a great show.....doesn't seem so long ago...miss those care free days 😢

[@luckdragongirl]

My brother and I called this show the Muffy Mouse show. I still remember some episode where they go to a grocery store...

[@maeganclemo5201]

I remember the one when Muffy's place caught on fire

[@pyxiekit]

OMG i sooooo miss this show i'm 25 and i remember it sooooo vividly thank you thank you i just couldn't remember the name wow awesome!

[@davidwislowski6351]

I always thought sam the security guard's hair was a dry mop!