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The Great Debate

Season 1

1974 · 20 episodes

  1. 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. 2. The energy crisis is a hoax perpetrated by the major oil companies

    1974-01-17

  3. 3. Hockey is no longer a sport

    1974-01-24

  4. 4. Professional prize fighting should be outlawed

    1974-01-31

  5. 5. Astrology is a valid science

    1974-02-07

  6. 6. Canadian nationalism is self-destructive

    1974-02-14

  7. 7. Prisons should be reserved for those who have committed crimes of violence

    1974-02-21

  8. 8. The health food craze is a rip-off

    1974-02-28

  9. 9. Marriage is obsolete

    1974-03-07

  10. 10. The gods from outer space theory is a fantasy

    1974-03-14

  11. 11. The police should be abolished

    1974-03-21

  12. 12. (Academy Awards topic)

    1974-03-28

  13. 13. Man cannot live without god.

    1974-04-04

  14. 14. The monarchy should be abolished

    1974-04-11

  15. 15. (repeat of 24 January 1974; hockey)

    1974-04-18

  16. 16. (no detail available)

    1974-04-25

  17. 17. There is no scientific proof that ESP exists.

    1974-05-02

  18. 18. Virginity is a priceless asset

    1974-05-09

  19. 19. Freedom of speech is a danger to society

    1974-05-16

  20. 20. There should not be a graduated income tax

    1974-05-23

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