The Great Debate - Season 1
1 - Violence is acceptable as a political weapon in a democracy
Air Date: January 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
Air Date: January 17, 1974
3 - Hockey is no longer a sport
Air Date: January 24, 1974
4 - Professional prize fighting should be outlawed
Air Date: January 31, 1974
5 - Astrology is a valid science
Air Date: February 7, 1974
6 - Canadian nationalism is self-destructive
Air Date: February 14, 1974
7 - Prisons should be reserved for those who have committed crimes of violence
Air Date: February 21, 1974
8 - The health food craze is a rip-off
Air Date: February 28, 1974
9 - Marriage is obsolete
Air Date: March 7, 1974
10 - The gods from outer space theory is a fantasy
Air Date: March 14, 1974
11 - The police should be abolished
Air Date: March 21, 1974
12 - (Academy Awards topic)
Air Date: March 28, 1974
13 - Man cannot live without god.
Air Date: April 4, 1974
14 - The monarchy should be abolished
Air Date: April 11, 1974
15 - (repeat of 24 January 1974; hockey)
Air Date: April 18, 1974
16 - (no detail available)
Air Date: April 25, 1974
17 - There is no scientific proof that ESP exists.
Air Date: May 2, 1974
18 - Virginity is a priceless asset
Air Date: May 9, 1974
19 - Freedom of speech is a danger to society
Air Date: May 16, 1974
20 - There should not be a graduated income tax
Air Date: May 23, 1974