Synopsis
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
1E1Violence is acceptable as a political weapon in a democracyThe motion was overwhelmingly rejected by the studio audience. Robert Lemieux and John Taylor were originally scheduled as debators.2E2The energy crisis is a hoax perpetrated by the major oil companies3E3Hockey is no longer a sport4E4Professional prize fighting should be outlawed5E5Astrology is a valid science6E6Canadian nationalism is self-destructive7E7Prisons should be reserved for those who have committed crimes of violence8E8The health food craze is a rip-off9E9Marriage is obsolete10E10The gods from outer space theory is a fantasy11E11The police should be abolished12E12(Academy Awards topic)13E13Man cannot live without god.14E14The monarchy should be abolished15E15(repeat of 24 January 1974; hockey)16E16(no detail available)17E17There is no scientific proof that ESP exists.18E18Virginity is a priceless asset19E19Freedom of speech is a danger to society20E20There should not be a graduated income tax
