Mike Foster (2014)
Louisiana Legends Gala
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Awards
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2014-06-09
Duration: 00:07:33
Subjects: Foster, Mike, Jr., 1930- | Politics | Louisiana Governors
Contributors:
- Courtney, Beth Host
- Foster, Murphy J., III Interviewee
- Boudreaux, Bernard E. Interviewee
- Foster, Alice Interviewee
- Golsby, Marsanne Interviewee
- Foster, Mike Speaker
Description
This segment from the 2014 Louisiana Legends Gala features a profile and a speech by Mike Foster accepting his recognition as a Louisiana Legend. Foster served in the Louisiana Senate from 1987-1995 and as the Governor of Louisiana from 1996-2004. The profile includes interviews with: Murphy J. Foster, III, his son; Bernard Boudreaux, his Executive Counsel from 2000-2004; Alice Foster, his wife; and Marsanne Golsby, his press secretary from 1996-2004. Host: Beth Courtney