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For the record production files

S00500
Series
1976-1987

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

Series consists of records that pertain to the production of "For the record" television drama series. Records include correspondence, memoranda with CBC officials and colleagues, reports regarding the series' objectives and mandate, analysis of audiences and feedback ratings broken down by age and gender, meeting notes, handwritten script ideas and notes, copies of scripts, story proposals, press releases, promotional material and newspaper clippings. The series also includes files for several episodes that contain background research into production subjects, correspondence from viewers about episodes, budget estimates and resource requisition forms, various production-related schedules, and call sheets. Series also contains one file with photographs and six videocassettes of fourteen episodes.

Program objective setting and evaluation

2011-001/001(1)
File
1982-1986

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File includes internal memo regarding Annual Gemini Award, a report based on findings of focus groups regarding episode "Reasonable force", a synopsis of the first general meeting, audience ratings information and a program description and objectives report.

Minutes : meetings with John Kennedy, Jean Roberts

2011-001/001(3)
File
1982-1985

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

Production notes, correspondence and audience ratings

2011-001/001(2)
File
1985

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File includes correspondence and memos regarding production of scripts, production planning, script proposals, the sale and telecast of "Hide and seek" to PBS, and audience ratings information.

2011-001/001(4)
File
1977-1984

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

Promotion : publications, photographs and correspondence

2011-001/001(5)
File
1985-1986

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

Promotion : news clippings and press releases

2011-001/001(6)
File
1985-1986

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

Program releases

2011-001/001(7)
File
1976-1987

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of promotional episode summaries and telecast schedule.

Promotion : program releases and news clippings

2011-001/001(9)
File
1982-1987

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

Audience information

2011-001/001(8)
File
1978-1985

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

2011-001/001(11)
File
1984-1985

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

Promotion : reviews and newsclippings

2011-001/001(10)
File
1984-1985

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

A preventable death (the Steven Yuz story)

2011-001/001(12)
File
1982

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of a draft script, correspondence and notes pertaining to the program.

Even unto death : synopsis, rejected

2011-001/001(13)
File
1984-1985

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

My brother's keeper : first draft

2011-001/001(14)
File
1985

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

Objective and nature of series

2011-001/002(1)
File
1976-1985

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

Turning to stone

2011-001/002(2)
File
1984-1986

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of correspondence, program releases, notes related to program planning and advertising, audience reaction results, a production script and news clippings.

2011-001/002(3)
File
1984-1985

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of episode script, budget and expenses summary, design contact, correspondence, meeting minutes, notes, and outline drafts.

I love a man in uniform

2011-001/002(5)
File
1983

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of a script for the episode.

Ready for slaughter

2011-001/002(4)
File
1982-1983

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of episode script, correspondence, daily production reports, news clippings, meeting minutes from Agriculture and Food Advisory Committee, press relations including a case involving Royal Bank of Canada, crew lists, commentary notes about episode's story and script, outlines and script planning drafts, background research and report, and expense plans.

2011-001/002(6)
File
1984-1985

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of a script, contract, commentary notes, story outline and budget outline.

The boy next door

2011-001/003(1)
File
1984-1985

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of design contract, budget estimates and detailed plant resources spending summary, commentary script and scene notes, location resume, correspondence, first episode script draft and daily production reports.

2011-001/003(2)
File
1985

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of a script, news clipping, special resease, memo regarding Gemini Awards, copies of legal documents, story outline, budget and expense summary, script and story commentary notes, correspondence, and screenplay outline.

Kate Morris, VP : Slim obsession

2011-001/004(1)
Item
[198-?]

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

1) The boy next door : 2) Where the heart is : 3) The front line : 4) Tools of the devil

2011-001/004(3)
Item
1985

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

Change of heart

2011-001/004(2)
Item
[198-?]

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

1) Man in uniform : 2) Hide and seek : 3) Rough justice

2011-001/004(4)
Item
[198-?]

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

1) The exile : 2) Oakmount High : 3) In this corner

2011-001/004(5)
Item
[198-?]

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

Turning to stone

2011-001/004(6)
Item
[198-?]

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

FTR [For the record] : clippings and press releases

2014-045/001(12)
File
1985

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

Promotion clippings '81/'82

2014-045/003(12)
File
1982

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of newspaper clippings and CBC news releases pertaining to Gerber's TV show "For the record".

Promotion : 84/85 season

2014-045/003(13)
File
1984

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of memoranda, notes and a promotional pamphlet pertaining to the CBC TV program "For the record", executive produced by Gerber.

Man alive production files

S00554
Series
1968-2006

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

Series consists of story outlines, edited scripts, lists of film and sound rolls, interview questions, travel documents, promotional material, budgets, research notes, and correspondence for episodes of the series that involved Sig Gerber. The episodes deal with spiritualism within First Nations communities, musicians such as Mac Davis, Ocean, the Perth County Conspiracy and Bruce Cockburn, reproduction and the question of what it means to be human, genetics and the scientific control of evolution, population explosion and the global food crisis, the struggle to overcome physical disabilities, religious faith in Cuba, exploitation of Caribbean countries by tourism, and the work of theologian Hans Kung. Also included in the series are files pertaining to awards won by Gerber-produced "Man alive" episodes.

2012-001/001(17)
File
1977-1978

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of a document giving the title, producer's name, and numbers for audience.

Man alive : past seasons

2012-001/001(16)
File
1972-1978, 1996

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of episode summaries and promotional material for the series.

Man alive : promotion

2012-001/001(18)
File
1977-2001

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of press releases, leaflets, and Sig Gerber's notes for an interview with Sid Adelman, 15 August 2001.

Ernest P. Willie : 61-2-2002-0015 : Oct. 19/70

2012-001/002(1)
File
1968-1970

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of records for an episode on Rev. Willie, a member of the Kwatiutl Indian Band of British Columbia, Anglican priest, and social worker with the Squamish Indian Band in North Vancouver.

Mac Davis : TC Jan. 25/71

2012-001/002(2)
File
1971

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of records for an episode on the singer and songwriter.

Who hates whom : 61-2-2002-1A14

2012-001/002(4)
File
1971

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of records for an episode on prejudice.

Music show : The Bittersweet sounds : TC Nov. 8

2012-001/002(3)
File
1971

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

Genetics : TC Mar. 20/72

2012-001/002(5)
File
1972

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of records for an episode on efforts by science to control evolution and human reproduction.

Life before birth : show #1

2012-001/002(6)
File
1972

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of records for an episode on reproduction in the context of the question, "When does human life begin?"

Life before birth : part 1

2012-001/002(7)
File
1972

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

Life before birth : show #2

2012-001/002(8)
File
1972

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

Life before birth : 61-2-2002-2006C, -2016C

2012-001/002(9)
File
1973-1974

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

Life before birth : press and publicity

2012-001/002(10)
File
1973

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

Cuba : faith in revolution : T/C Oct. 15/7

2012-001/002(11)
File
1972-1973

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

Cuba : faith in revolution

2012-001/002(12)
File
1972-1973

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

Cuba (repeat) Mar. 31/75

2012-001/002(13)
File
[1975?]

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

The Virgin : production file : T/C Dec. 25/73

2012-001/002(14)
File
1973-1974

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of records for an episode on the tradition and meaning of the Virgin Mary in Christianity, in Western civilization, and in women's liberation.

To be totally human : T/C Jan. 28/74

2012-001/002(16)
File
1974

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of edits to a script, correspondence, and a press release for an episode on the essence or definition of being human within the context of medical ethics, and the debates over abortion and euthanasia.

I am not what you see : T/C Jan. 13/75

2012-001/003(1)
File
1974-1977

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of records for an episode on the life of Sondra Diamond, a woman born with cerebral palsy, and her successful struggle to overcome physical disabilities and become a practicing psychologist.

The Virgin : 61-2-2002-4022C : T/C Dec. 22/75

2012-001/002(15)
File
1975

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

Population is people : 61-2-2002-4014C : T/C Mar. 10/75

2012-001/003(4)
File
1974-1975

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of records for an episode on the world's population explosion, the global food crisis, over-consumption by rich nations, Western support for population control programs in poorer nations, and the value of the child in non-Western cultures.

I am not what you see : repeat telecast, Feb. 24/75

2012-001/003(2)
File
1974-1976

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

The Great Spirit : 61-2-2002-4013C : T/C Mar. 3/75

2012-001/003(3)
File
1974-1975

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of records for an episode on Ernest Tootoosis, a Cree spiritual leader.

People of the sacred circle : 61-2-2002-5016C : T/C Nov. 3

2012-001/003(5)
File
1975

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

Sondra Diamond : truly alive : 61-2-2002-5009C : T/C April 26th, 1976

2012-001/003(7)
File
1975-1976

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of records for an episode that follows up the interview with Diamond shown in 1975; see 2012-001/003 (1).

Shaping the future : T/C Oct. 25

2012-001/003(10)
File
1976

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

Welcome to paradise : 61-2-2002-5008C : T/C Jan. 12/76

2012-001/003(6)
File
1975

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of records for an episode on the impact of tourism upon Caribbean countries in terms of exploitation of residents, and the rise of resentment and racism.

Olympiad for disabled

2012-001/003(9)
File
1976

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

Sondra Diamond : truly alive : T/C April 26/76 : promotion

2012-001/003(8)
File
1974-1976

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

Guardians of a sacred valley : TC Jan. 31, 1977 : pgm no. 61-2-2002-5006C

2012-001/003(11)
File
1976-1977

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of records for an episode on efforts by the Nishga'a of the Ness River valley in northwestern British Columbia to settle lands claims in response to government plans to develop this area to extract timber and minerals.

Confronting science : David Suzuki & science : 61-2-2002-6020C : T/C Mar. 7/77

2012-001/003(12)
File
1976-1977

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

The Million dollar men : T/C Nov. 28 : 61-2-2002-7006

2012-001/003(13)
File
1977

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of records for an episode on television evangelists.

On being a Christian : T/C Feb. 13, 1978 : 61-2-2002-7012C

2012-001/003(14)
File
1977-1978

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of records for an episode on the work of Hans Kung, a Roman Catholic theologian.

1977 International Rehab Film Festival : Washington

2014-045/001(1)
File
1977, 1987-1988

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File pertains to an award received by CBC production "I am not what you see", at the International Rehabilitation Film Festival held in Washington, DC, on 5-6 May 1977.

Gabriel Award 1973, 1975

2014-045/001(13)
File
1973-1975

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File pertains to the UNDA-USA's 1973 Gabriel Award won by the episode "Life before birth" and the 1975 Gabriel Award won for the episode "To be truly human". Included is a photograph of Gerber with one of the awards.

League for Human Rights of B'nai Brith award : Nov. 7, 1976, Montreal

2014-045/003(3)
File
1976

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

General CBC files of Sig Gerber

S00555
Series
1960-2006

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

Series consists of records created by Sig Gerber as a result of his work as a producer with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). These records include training manuals, booking calendars, show run-downs, production files, reports on broadcasting policy, press releases, producers' and directors' magazines, internal CBC memoranda and correspondence, program outlines, reports, promotional materials, scripts, photographs, and newspaper clippings about programs produced by Gerber. Also included in this series is a file of ephemera and photographs from Gerber's time at CHUM radio station in Toronto, where he worked before he joined the CBC.

Colour television training

2012-001/001(1)
File
[ca. 1965]

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of a manual by C.P. Oliphant and Verne M. Ray published in 1965, which was studied by Sig Gerber in his capacity as a coordinating producer in preparation for a test before the introduction of colour television by the CBC. The manual is accompanied by Gerber's handwritten notes and an assignment for a course on broadcast equipment.

Luncheon date with Elwood Glover : guest booking calendar

2012-001/001(2)
File
1966

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

Institute on Futurology : conference notes

2012-001/001(5)
File
1972

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

2012-001/001(6)
File
1978-1981

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of show run-downs with air dates for episodes.

Dr. Wernher von Braun : research file

2012-001/001(4)
File
1969-1970

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

Luncheon date with Elwood Glover : guest booking calendar

2012-001/001(3)
File
1967

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

No new beginning : comments on "Building for the future : towards a distinctive CBC" : draft

2012-001/001(11)
File
2 Apr. 1984

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

Newspaper articles about CBC

2012-001/001(8)
File
1981-1982

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

Who's in charge?

2012-001/001(9)
File
1983-1985

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of Sig Gerber's production file as director of the documentary on unemployment, including correspondence with the producer, Allan King.

A new beginning : a proposal for transformation of CBC's English language television service / prepared by the Canadian Television Producers & Directors Association and the Association of Television Producers & Directors

2012-001/001(10)
File
Feb. 1983

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

CBC promotional material

2012-001/001(7)
File
1980-1991

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of press releases and issues of the broadcaster's magazine for producers and directors.

2012-001/001(14)
File
21 Oct. 2004

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of a report prepared by Julie Bristow, Stuart Coxe, Margaret Daly, Heather Evans, Mark Harrison, George Hoff, Shelagh Kinch, and David Walmsley.

CBC News study : Canada's information needs 2003-2004 : summary document

2012-001/001(13)
File
Nov. 2003

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

News study on air

2012-001/001(15)
File
Mar. 2006

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

The graphic evolution of network identification

2012-001/001(12)
File
[199-?]

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of a pamphlet that traces the evolution of CBC's network identification.

50th anniversary : general file

2014-045/001(2)
File
2001-2002

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File pertains to "Inside Information", a three-part television program produced by Gerber to commemorate the 50th anniversary of CBC TV news.

CBC 50th anniversary project : Inside information : stories from the street

2014-045/001(7)
File
2001-2002

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of email correspondence, a script and credits pertaining to the planning for and execution of this program.

Allan King : films and the man : a selected retrospective

2014-045/001(3)
File
1985

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of biographical and information sheets pertaining to the career of Allan King and a retrospective presented by the Canadian High Commission at Canada House in London, England.

CBC News renewal project : memorandum

2014-045/001(8)
Item
15 Mar. 2000

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

Item pertains to the announcement of the CBC's program strategy review for CBC news, current affairs and Newsworld, conducted in 2000.

CBC News renewal project : final reports from the working groups

2014-045/001(9)
Item
Sept. 2000

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

Item pertains to the findings of the CBC's program strategy review for CBC news, current affairs and Newsworld, conducted in 2000.

2014-045/001(10)
File
1960-1964

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of memoranda, letterhead, promotional materials and ephemera collected by Gerber during his employment at 1050 CHUM Radio in the early 1960s. Included are photographs of Dick Clark and Annette Funicello in Toronto on a promotional tour, with CHUM radio hosts Mike Darrow, Bob McAdorey, Brian Skinner, Bob Laine, Dave Johnson, John Spragge, Al Boliska and Larry Solway, as well as station ephemera and pamphlets, including copies of the "CHUM chart" of weekly top 40 songs (1961-1964), and a 1960 CHUM progress report. A programme for a 1964 production of Hamlet, starring Richard Burton, at the O'Keefe Centre for the Performing Arts, is also included in the file.

Inside information : stories from the Hill

2014-045/001(18)
File
Aug. 2002

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of a list of credits and a voiceover script for this program.

European Journalist Tour of USA 1972

2014-045/001(11)
File
1971-1972

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of correspondence, forms, itineraries, guest lists and background materials pertaining to Gerber's participation in this tour, sponsored by the United States government, conducted from 14 February to 17 March 1972. Included are John Lindsay for President promotional materials.

Interest in various topics among viewers of early evening news programs on CBC or CTV

2014-045/002(1)
Item
1997

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

Item is a CBC Research Department ranked list of topics and correspondence percentages for viewer interest level.

The Navajo way / by Robert Northshield

2014-045/003(6)
Item
[ca. 1974]

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

Item is a script for NBC news special produced, directed and written by Robert Northshield and sent to Gerber.

Program outline : The fifth estate

2014-045/003(9)
Item
1975

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

Program outline : The journal

2014-045/003(10)
Item
23 Jan. 1981

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

Notes and memos

2014-045/003(7)
File
1985-1996

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

Photographs are promotional portraits of "Market Place" hosts Bill Paul and Jacquie Perrin and "Take 30" hosts Harry Brown and Hana Gartner.

Promotion : 1979-80

2014-045/003(11)
File
1976-1982

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of promotional materials for CBC TV program "Take 30", executive-produced by Gerber, as well as audience research for the program, and a copy of the 1981 inaugural Graham Spry Lecture by Harry Boyle.

2014-045/003(20)
File
2001

Part of Sig Gerber fonds

File consists of Gerber's notes, newspaper clippings, correspondence and a proposal pertaining to an investigative program entitled "Secrets".

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