Gayle Benson (2024)
Louisiana Legends: The Series
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Interview
Place Covered: New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2024-05-30
Duration: 00:13:29
Subjects: Women-owned business enterprises | Sports | Benson, Gayle | New Orleans Saints (Football team) | New Orleans Pelicans (Basketball team) | Philanthropists
Contributors:
- Merrick, Robyn Host
- Benson, Gayle Interviewee
- Aymond, Gregory Interviewee
- Lauscha, Dennis Interviewee
- November, Pete Interviewee
Description
This episode of the series “Louisiana Legends” from May 30, 2024, features Robyn Merrick’s interview with Gayle Benson, the principal owner of the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans and a philanthropist. She discusses: growing up in New Orleans; how she met Tom Benson, her late husband; the importance of the Saints and Pelicans to New Orleans; her experience in business; her philanthropy, including the renovation of St. Louis Cathedral; the importance of her faith; and her hopes for the future for the Saints and Pelicans. This episode also includes a profile of Benson’s career, including interviews with: Archbishop Gregory Aymond of the Archdiocese of New Orleans; Dennis Lauscha, president of the Saints and Pelicans; and Pete November, CEO of Ochsner Health.