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Cast
Jeff Hyslop
as Jeff
Nerene Virgin
as Jodie
Nina Keogh
as Muffy
Barry Baldaro
as Waldo the Magnificent
Janelle Hutchison
as Lisa the Stage Manager
Bob Dermer
as Sam Crenshaw (voice)
Robyn Hayle
as Txl Series #4 (voice)
Bob Stutt
as Mort (voice)
Nikki Tilroe
as Mime Lady / Magic Dragon
Cheryl Wagner
as Mrs. Pennypacker (voice)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1985
Runtime—
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresFamily
Votes1
Director—
Writers—
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsToday's Special: Live on Stage
About Today's Special: Live on Stage
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.
Directed by —, Today's Special: Live on Stage leans on a strong ensemble — Jeff Hyslop, Nerene Virgin, Nina Keogh — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about family titles of 1985.
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