The Great Debate (1974)
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.
First Air Date: 1974-01-10
Last Air Date: 1976-05-05
Number of Seasons: 3
Number of Episodes: 74
Top Cast
- Pierre Vallières as Self
- John Laird as Self
- Darcy McKeough as Self
- Ralph Nader as Self
- Bruce Kidd as Self
- Howie Meeker as Self
- Dick Beddoes as Self
- George Chuvalo as Self
- Katherine De Jersey as Self
- Lord Soper as Self
Seasons
None (1974)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Violence is acceptable as a political weapon in a democracy
The motion was overwhelmingly rejected by the studio audience. Robert Lemieux and John Taylor were originally scheduled as debators.
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Ep. 2: The energy crisis is a hoax perpetrated by the major oil companies
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Ep. 3: Hockey is no longer a sport
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Ep. 4: Professional prize fighting should be outlawed
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Ep. 5: Astrology is a valid science
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Ep. 6: Canadian nationalism is self-destructive
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Ep. 7: Prisons should be reserved for those who have committed crimes of violence
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Ep. 8: The health food craze is a rip-off
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Ep. 9: Marriage is obsolete
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Ep. 10: The gods from outer space theory is a fantasy
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Ep. 11: The police should be abolished
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Ep. 12: (Academy Awards topic)
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Ep. 13: Man cannot live without god.
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Ep. 14: The monarchy should be abolished
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Ep. 15: (repeat of 24 January 1974; hockey)
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Ep. 16: (no detail available)
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Ep. 17: There is no scientific proof that ESP exists.
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Ep. 18: Virginity is a priceless asset
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Ep. 19: Freedom of speech is a danger to society
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Ep. 20: There should not be a graduated income tax
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