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Dr. George Robinson III Profile (1985)

Folks

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Collection:LPB

Genre: Newsmagazine

Place Covered: New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 1985-10-6

Duration: 00:07:47

Subjects: African American business enterprises | VETERINARIANS | Animals

Contributors:

  • Masingale, Sonya Host
  • Robinson, George, III Interviewee

Description

This segment from the October 6, 1985, episode of the series “Folks” features Sonya Masingale’s profile of Dr. George Robinson III, a veterinarian who makes house calls in New Orleans. He discusses: his decision to start a practice in New Orleans; the challenge of satisfying the needs of his clients; the reasons for his success; and the bond between pets and their owners.