When Nancy asks Mr. Peepers for his picture as a gift, he goes to have it taken by a professional, to give her as a surprise. Much to his chagrin, Freddie Willis announces to Nancy that he too has a surprise for her.

When Jefferson City is hit by a big snowstorm, Mr. Bascomb informs parents that school is closed for the day. All teachers are told to report to the television station, where they send their lessons out over the airwaves. Integrated into the show is a 4½ minute film of President Eisenhower's appeal to give to the 1954 Red Cross Campaign.