Gov. Edwin Edwards Interview (Jan. 1979)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Interview
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1979-01-19
Duration: 00:08:01
Subjects: Edwards, Edwin W. | Politics | Elections, 1983 | Louisiana gubernatorial election, 1983 | Louisiana Governors
Contributors:
- Blome, Ron Host
- George, Beth Interviewer
- Edwards, Edwin Interviewee
Description
This segment from the January 19, 1979, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features an interview with Governor Edwin Edwards. He discusses his high approval rating, not wanting to stand on the sidelines during the last 15 months of his term, the strong executive office in Louisiana, and the circumstances under which he would run for governor in 1983. Host: Ron Blome