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Series consists of records documenting Abbott-Ferguson Productions projects that were not part of the Royal Canadian Air Farce series, or otherwise described in their own series, such as Dave Broadfoot projects, or XPM, or SketchCom, etc. Records pertain to miscellaneous productions both realized and proposed, for example Sports Com, 50th anniversary special, comedy homecoming, CBC comedy wall of fame, CBC comedy archive show, Comedy Classics, Mary and Michael for Global TV, King of Kensington, and miscellaneous research files.

Series consists of production files, scripts, show log, press and publicity files, photographs, sound recordings, business files, etc.

Series consists of contracts, financial records, creative side records for home videos, files pertaining to merchandising, legal records documenting the battle with the CRTC about whether Air Farce could be included in Newsworld broadcasts (1995-1997); the discussions between Abbott-Ferguson Productions and the potential move to the CTV network, the Baton - Comedy Channel application, books about Air Farce, etc.

Series consists of sound recordings pertaining to Air Farce radio shows. Series also includes master recordings, and recordings pertaining to audio merchandise.

Series consists of artwork, posters, press clippings, publicity photographs, video elements for the CBC Life and Times episode about Air Farce, backstage photos, radio road trip photos, honors and awards such as the Walk of Fame, wrap parties, etc.

Series consists of radio scripts including working versions from Roger Abbott (RA), Don Ferguson (DF), and "as taped" and "as broadcast" copies, outlines, sketch ideas, radio log, and production files pertaining to the Royal Canadian Air Farce radio shows.

Consists of ratings information and audience research tracking the popularity of Air Farce radio and television programs.

Series consists of records pertaining to gigs outside the regular broadcast season. For example, Live at the Bayview; stage show scripts; "symphony show" files including orchestral scores; tribute events; Farce Stage tour, etc.

Series consists of miscellaneous scripts, project ideas, etc.

Series consists of files pertaining to Dave Broadfoot productions managed and produced by Abbott-Ferguson Productions.

Series consists of listener and viewer mail, both positive and negative, and responses from Abbott-Ferguson Productions and/or the CBC.

Johnny Chase, Secret Agent of Space was a space opera radio serial that was broadcast for two seasons on CBC Radio between 1978 to 1981. The show was set 700 years in the future, and was created by Royal Canadian Air Farce comedian Don Ferguson along with Henry Sobotka. Records include scripts, broadcast recordings, budget documentation, and promotion and ratings information.

Series consists of memorabilia such as iconic costumes, plaques and awards, and merchandise items created for Abbott-Ferguson Productions including videocassettes, DVDs, t-shirts and other apparel, etc. For audio-visual and audio elements, such as master recordings, see S00616 and S00617.

Series consists of television scripts, including working versions from Roger Abbott (RA), Don Ferguson (DF), a sampling of Assistant Director (AD) scripts, show scripts, warmup notes, sketch ideas, and other production documentation such as suggestions for Chicken Cannon targets, and show logs.

Series consists of audio-visual recordings and some audio elements of television episodes in various formats. Records include tape inventories, rundowns and cue sheets. The series also includes recordings pertaining to specials, video yearbooks, Live at the Bayview, the Comedy channel, etc.

Series consists of wardrobe continuity reference photographs for the television series, and for Farce Films. Most photographs are Polaroids. Photographs are arranged primarily chronologically by broadcast season.

Series consists of hair and makeup photographs for the television series, and arranged primarily chronologically by broadcast season. Most photographs are Polaroids.

Series consists of set design reference photographs, studio floor plans, and supporting documentation such as budgets, show run-downs, and gaphics, etc., organized by television episode.

SketchCom was a project developed by Abbott and Ferguson to provide opportunities to promising new comedians and comedy troupes to develop and broadcast their work with the assistance of experienced and successful mentors. The SketchCom series was broadcast on the CBC network during 1998-1999. New comedic talent included several persons who went on to national prominence including Shaun Majumder, Gavin Crawford, and Bob Martin. Records include creative and production files, contracts, sketch ideas, audio/visual recordings of the productions, etc.

Series consists of records documenting a proposed sitcom project about a former Prime Minister to be played by Don Ferguson. Records include the project proposal, contracts and budget documentation, press, publicity and audience test information, outline, pilot and scripts, as well as videotapes of the first two episodes that were shot. The project was subsequently shelved.