The Great Debate

1974 10

The Great Debate is a Canadian television series that featured debates between pairs of panelists over a given subject. It was first shown on Global Television Network in 1974, and later broadcast by CHCH-TV from Hamilton, Ontario. The series was produced intermittently until 1983.

1
Violence is acceptable as a political weapon in a democracy
1974-01-10
The motion was overwhelmingly rejected by the studio audience. Robert Lemieux and John Taylor were originally scheduled as debators.
2
The energy crisis is a hoax perpetrated by the major oil companies
1974-01-17
3
Hockey is no longer a sport
1974-01-24
4
Professional prize fighting should be outlawed
1974-01-31
5
Astrology is a valid science
1974-02-07
6
Canadian nationalism is self-destructive
1974-02-14
7
Prisons should be reserved for those who have committed crimes of violence
1974-02-21
8
The health food craze is a rip-off
1974-02-28
9
Marriage is obsolete
1974-03-07
10
The gods from outer space theory is a fantasy
1974-03-14
11
The police should be abolished
1974-03-21
12
(Academy Awards topic)
1974-03-28
13
Man cannot live without god.
1974-04-04
14
The monarchy should be abolished
1974-04-11
15
(repeat of 24 January 1974; hockey)
1974-04-18
16
(no detail available)
1974-04-25
17
There is no scientific proof that ESP exists.
1974-05-02
18
Virginity is a priceless asset
1974-05-09
19
Freedom of speech is a danger to society
1974-05-16
20
There should not be a graduated income tax
1974-05-23