The Great Debate

1974 · 3 Seasons · 74 Episodes · 10.0

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.

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E11. Violence is acceptable as a political weapon in a democracy1974-01-10The motion was overwhelmingly rejected by the studio audience. Robert Lemieux and John Taylor were originally scheduled as debators.E22. The energy crisis is a hoax perpetrated by the major oil companies1974-01-17E33. Hockey is no longer a sport1974-01-24E44. Professional prize fighting should be outlawed1974-01-31E55. Astrology is a valid science1974-02-07E66. Canadian nationalism is self-destructive1974-02-14E77. Prisons should be reserved for those who have committed crimes of violence1974-02-21E88. The health food craze is a rip-off1974-02-28E99. Marriage is obsolete1974-03-07E1010. The gods from outer space theory is a fantasy1974-03-14E1111. The police should be abolished1974-03-21E1212. (Academy Awards topic)1974-03-28E1313. Man cannot live without god.1974-04-04E1414. The monarchy should be abolished1974-04-11E1515. (repeat of 24 January 1974; hockey)1974-04-18E1616. (no detail available)1974-04-25E1717. There is no scientific proof that ESP exists.1974-05-02E1818. Virginity is a priceless asset1974-05-09E1919. Freedom of speech is a danger to society1974-05-16E2020. There should not be a graduated income tax1974-05-23

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