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Marriage is obsolete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