About this season
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.
Episodes (20)
1. Violence is acceptable as a political weapon in a democracy
Aired 10 January 1974
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
Aired 17 January 1974
3. Hockey is no longer a sport
Aired 24 January 1974
4. Professional prize fighting should be outlawed
Aired 31 January 1974
5. Astrology is a valid science
Aired 7 February 1974
6. Canadian nationalism is self-destructive
Aired 14 February 1974
7. Prisons should be reserved for those who have committed crimes of violence
Aired 21 February 1974
8. The health food craze is a rip-off
Aired 28 February 1974
9. Marriage is obsolete
Aired 7 March 1974
10. The gods from outer space theory is a fantasy
Aired 14 March 1974
11. The police should be abolished
Aired 21 March 1974
12. (Academy Awards topic)
Aired 28 March 1974
13. Man cannot live without god.
Aired 4 April 1974
14. The monarchy should be abolished
Aired 11 April 1974
15. (repeat of 24 January 1974; hockey)
Aired 18 April 1974
16. (no detail available)
Aired 25 April 1974
17. There is no scientific proof that ESP exists.
Aired 2 May 1974
18. Virginity is a priceless asset
Aired 9 May 1974
19. Freedom of speech is a danger to society
Aired 16 May 1974
20. There should not be a graduated income tax
Aired 23 May 1974