The Great Debate (1974) is a series web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Great Debate online in HD.
The Great Debate — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
The Great Debate — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1974-01-10 |
| Seasons | 3 |
| Episodes | 74 |
| Genre | series |
| Language | English |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Rating | 10/10 (1 votes) |
The Great Debate — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: 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.
- E2: The energy crisis is a hoax perpetrated by the major oil companies (1974-01-17)
- E3: Hockey is no longer a sport (1974-01-24)
- E4: Professional prize fighting should be outlawed (1974-01-31)
- E5: Astrology is a valid science (1974-02-07)
- E6: Canadian nationalism is self-destructive (1974-02-14)
- E7: Prisons should be reserved for those who have committed crimes of violence (1974-02-21)
- E8: The health food craze is a rip-off (1974-02-28)
- E9: Marriage is obsolete (1974-03-07)
- E10: The gods from outer space theory is a fantasy (1974-03-14)
- E11: The police should be abolished (1974-03-21)
- E12: (Academy Awards topic) (1974-03-28)
- E13: Man cannot live without god. (1974-04-04)
- E14: The monarchy should be abolished (1974-04-11)
- E15: (repeat of 24 January 1974; hockey) (1974-04-18)
- E16: (no detail available) (1974-04-25)
- E17: There is no scientific proof that ESP exists. (1974-05-02)
- E18: Virginity is a priceless asset (1974-05-09)
- E19: Freedom of speech is a danger to society (1974-05-16)
- E20: There should not be a graduated income tax (1974-05-23)
Season 2
- E1: (season debut) (1974-09-05)
- E2: Bilingualism is unworkable. (1974-09-12)
- E3: Canada should legalize abortion on demand (1974-09-19)
- E4: Ep. 4 (1974-09-26)
- E5: Ep. 5 (1974-10-03)
- E6: Ep. 6 (1974-10-10)
- E7: Nuclear reactors are necessary (1974-10-17)
- E8: The West should separate from Canada. (1974-10-24)
- E9: Playgirl magazine corrupts women. (1974-10-31) — Swaig was ostensibly head of the US office of media communications, Scott Milam was editor of Playgirl. However, Swaig was revealed to be satirist Alan Abel who was conducting a ho
- E10: The Nixon-Ford pardon and tapes agreement violates the US Constitution. (1974-11-07)
- E11: The inflation crisis demands price and wage control. (1974-11-14)
- E12: Ep. 12 (1974-11-21)
- E13: Women's liberation is destroying society. (1974-11-28)
- E14: Credit cards do more harm than good. (1974-12-05) — Hailey was an author; MacIntosh was president of the Bank of Nova Scotia
- E15: Prostitution should be legalized (1974-12-12)
- E16: Interracial marriage will benefit mankind. (1974-12-19)
- E17: Ep. 17 (1974-12-26)
- E18: Ep.18 (1975-01-02)
- E19: Living together before marriage is a dangerous experiment (1975-01-16)
- E20: Having children should be controlled by law (1975-01-23)
Season 3
- E1: That Exercise is a Waste of Time (1975-09-09)
- E2: Public service strikes should be outlawed (1975-09-16)
- E3: Mercy killing is justified (1975-09-23)
- E4: The Bermuda Triangle mystery defies natural explanation (1975-09-30)
- E5: Episode 5 (1975-10-07)
- E6: The Bermuda Triangle mystery defies natural explanation (1975-10-14) — Repeat of 30 September 1975
- E7: Movies should return to the happy ending (1975-10-21)
- E8: Dieting is useless (1975-10-28)
- E9: Ghosts exist (1975-11-04)
- E10: Modern birth control advocates are using women as guinea pigs (1975-11-11)
- E11: Violence on the screen is psychologically damaging (1975-11-18)
- E12: Capital punishment must be abolished (1975-11-25)
- E13: Divorce cases don't belong in the courts (1975-12-02)
- E14: History is bunk (1975-12-09)
- E15: Zionism (1975-12-16)
- E16: The Christian religion has become inadequate (1975-12-23)
- E17: Homosexuals should have full civil rights (1975-12-30)
- E18: No title (1976-01-06) — Moving to Wednesday evenings
- E19: Good breeding is still an asset (1976-01-14)
- E20: Canadian nationalism is dangerous (1976-01-21)
- E21: Intelligence is genetically inherited (1976-01-28)
- E22: The 1976 Olympic Games should be abandoned (1976-02-04)
- E23: Kids today have it too soft (1976-02-11)
- E24: Hunting is not a sport (1976-02-18)
- E25: The American dream has become a nightmare (1976-02-25)
- E26: Car racing is a bloody sport (1976-03-03)
- E27: Episode 27 (1976-03-17)
- E28: Episode 28 (1976-03-24)
- E29: Repeat of mercy killing episode (1976-03-31)
- E30: Man should be master in the home (1976-04-07)
- E31: There should be total gun control (1976-04-14)
- E32: Repeat of Bermuda Triangle episode (1976-04-21)
- E33: Repeat of Movies should return to the happy ending (1976-04-28)
- E34: pre-empted for movie (1976-05-05)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Great Debate have? 3 season(s) with 74 episodes.
Where can I watch The Great Debate? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
