The Great Debate - Season 1

1. Violence is acceptable as a political weapon in a democracy

Aired: 1/10/1974

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

Aired: 1/17/1974

3. Hockey is no longer a sport

Aired: 1/24/1974

4. Professional prize fighting should be outlawed

Aired: 1/31/1974

5. Astrology is a valid science

Aired: 2/7/1974

6. Canadian nationalism is self-destructive

Aired: 2/14/1974

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

Aired: 2/21/1974

8. The health food craze is a rip-off

Aired: 2/28/1974

9. Marriage is obsolete

Aired: 3/7/1974

10. The gods from outer space theory is a fantasy

Aired: 3/14/1974

11. The police should be abolished

Aired: 3/21/1974

12. (Academy Awards topic)

Aired: 3/28/1974

13. Man cannot live without god.

Aired: 4/4/1974

14. The monarchy should be abolished

Aired: 4/11/1974

15. (repeat of 24 January 1974; hockey)

Aired: 4/18/1974

16. (no detail available)

Aired: 4/25/1974

17. There is no scientific proof that ESP exists.

Aired: 5/2/1974

18. Virginity is a priceless asset

Aired: 5/9/1974

19. Freedom of speech is a danger to society

Aired: 5/16/1974

20. There should not be a graduated income tax

Aired: 5/23/1974