The Great Debate
Season 1
1974 · 20 episodes
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 Marriage is obsolete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
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