The Great Debate(1974)

The Great Debate is a Canadian television series that pits pairs of panelists against each other in structured debates on topical subjects. Airing first on Global Television Network in 1974, the show later moved to CHCH-TV in Hamilton, Ontario, where it continued its run through 1983. The series was produced intermittently over its nine-year span, offering viewers a window into Canadian public discourse and argumentative culture during the 1970s and early 1980s. Each episode focuses on a different debate topic, with panelists bringing opposing viewpoints to the table. The Great Debate captures the era's approach to televised intellectual exchange and remains a snapshot of how Canadian media engaged audiences with current affairs and ideas.