Today's Special 1982
What is Today's Special?
Today's Special is a television series first released in 1982. Catalogued under Kids, Family.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1982
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 121
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 14, 1982
- Networks
- TVOntario
- Genres
- Kids, Family
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 121 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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Overview
Today's Special is a television series first released in 1982. Catalogued under Kids, Family. Status: Ended. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A magical department store comes alive after hours, sparking kid-friendly adventures.”
- Imaginative setting based on a real Toronto department store
- Blend of live-action and educational fun
- Nostalgic 80s children’s programming
- Production values reflect its 1980s budget
- Episodes are short and episodic, not serialized
Watch it if you enjoy charming, low‑key adventures set in a whimsical retail world.
Suitable for children; offers gentle humor and simple lessons.
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When did Today's Special first air?
It originally aired from 1981 through 1987.
How many episodes were made?
A total of 120 episodes were produced.
What is the main setting of the series?
The show takes place inside a department store modeled after Simpson's in Toronto.
Which networks broadcast the series?
It aired on TVOntario, Nickelodeon, the Faith and Values Channel/Odyssey, and many PBS stations in the United States.
Who produced Today's Special?
The series was produced by Clive VanderBurgh.