I have a question about a show that i believe came on, on saturday morning in the later part of the 80's, all that i remember was at the end, the main guy in the show was in a small area with a drawing board, painting or drawing on it, and there was some sort of arm with a sock or costume on it hanging over the top of the walls comunicating with the main guy, does anyone know of this show?

that sounds like something i remember from PBS

i don't know the name

It wasn't Pappyland was it? That started in 1994 though.

I think I tried to answer your question on Yahoo Answers earlier today. Strange seeing you here!
I guessed it might be The Secret City with Commander Mark.