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Louisiana Citizens Utility Board (1982)

Louisiana: The State We're In

Details

Collection:LPB

Genre: News, Public Affairs

Place Covered: Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 1982-10-01

Duration: 00:07:39

Subjects: Louisiana Citizens Utility Board | Crumley, William | Public interest groups | Public utilities | Louisiana Public Service Commission

Contributors:

  • Ekings, Robyn Host
  • Young, David Reporter
  • Crumley, Bill Interviewee
  • Grien, Hilda Interviewee
  • Schwab, John Interviewee
  • Campbell, Foster Interviewee
  • Lambert, Louis Interviewee

Description

This segment from the October 1, 1982, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a profile of the Louisiana Citizens Utility Board (CUB), a watchdog group dedicated to lowering consumers’ utility bills, led by Father Bill Crumley. This report includes an interview with Chairman Louis Lambert answering Father Crumley’s criticism of the Louisiana Public Service Commission. Host: Robyn Ekings