Remembering Edwin Edwards (2021)
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Documentary
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2021-07-19
Duration: 00:57:44
Subjects: Edwards, Edwin W. | Politics
Contributors:
- Moreau, Andre Host
- Courtney, Beth Guest
- Courtney, Bob Guest
- Edwards, Edwin Speaker
- Bussie, Victor Speaker
- Strother, Raymond Speaker
- Price, Anne Speaker
- Maginnis, John Speaker
- Jordan, Eddie, Sr. Speaker
- Treen, Dave Speaker
- Hill, John Speaker
- Robinson, Norman Speaker
- Duke, David Speaker
Description
This program from July 19, 2021, features Andre Moreau looking back at the life and career of four-term Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards (1972-1980, 1984-1988, 1992-1996). Beth Courtney and Bob Courtney, journalists, also share their memories of covering Edwards. Moreau presents highlights of Edwards from the LPB Archive, including: a brief biography; the 1983 gubernatorial debate between Edwards and Dave Treen; Edwards’ 1984 trip to Paris, including a dinner at Versailles; a 1988 interview at his Texas ranch; the 1991 gubernatorial debate between Edwards and David Duke; a 2014 charity roast; and Moreau’s never-before-seen 2019 interview with Edwards.