For the Record, an anthology of 60-to-90-minute dramas, started on the series, Performance, as a subseries called Camera ’76. A collection of docudrama-style short stories on diverse but socially relevant (and very Canadian) topics such as unemployment, euthanasia, spousal abuse, televangelists, aboriginal issues, and anglophone-francophone relations. This series attracted most of the 'big name' Canadian actors and directors of the time.
For the Record (Season 7)
An Honorable Member (Episode 1)
Air date: 1982-02-28
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: A parliament back-bencher suddenly finds herself promoted to a position that causes her a moral dilemma.
By Reason of Insanity (Episode 2)
Air date: 1982-03-07
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: A young man uses an insanity plea to get off from a murder charge, but further details come to light in the aftermath.
High Card (Episode 3)
Air date: 1982-03-14
Runtime: 60 min
Becoming Laura (Episode 4)
Air date: 1982-03-21
Runtime: 60 min
Blind Faith (Episode 5)
Air date: 1982-03-28
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: A neglected wife finds solace in watching a televangelical preacher.
I'm Just a Kid (Episode 6)
Air date: 1982-04-04
Runtime: 60 min
Special Delivery (Episode 7)
Air date: 1982-04-11
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: A pregnant woman chooses a midwife assisted home birth before this practice was generally accepted.
