Today's Special

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.

8. Phil's Visit

Phil Phenelli, One of the best photographers around, and an old friend of Sam's from the Merchant Marines is in the store to photograph Jodie's display. Phil also asks Jeff and Jodie to be in all the shots and asks Muffy - who likes to take pictures - to be his assistant. But Phil has a drinking problem and keeps sneaking drinks right after Sam told him not to drink in the store. Muffy caught him drinking, but decides not to tell just yet, But right after Phil got a little too drunk, He wrecked Jodie's display and hurt Muffy's feelings and she told Sam. Sam was angry with Phil and he threw him out of the store after he apologized to everyone.