47: Christmas and Commerce Dec. 20, 1996 Act One: Toys R Us Host Ira Glass goes to one of the epicenters of modern Christmas — the world's biggest toy store — minutes before closing on Christmas Eve. (5 1/2 minutes)
35: Fall Clearance Sale Sept. 6, 1996 Prologue Host Ira Glass goes to Navy Pier to visit the clearance sales.
25: Basketball June 7, 1996 Act Four: Basketball and Commerce Chicago playwright Beau O'Reilly goes with Ira to the Scottie Pippen Dodge Store.Then, singer/songwriter/playwright Jeff Dorchen on Niketown.