Beth Courtney
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: 2022-04-28
Duration: 00:13:05
Subjects: Courtney, Beth | Louisiana Public Broadcasting | Journalists
Contributors:
- Denison, John Host
- Merrick, Robyn Host
- Fourrier, Clay Interviewee
- Courtney, Bob Interviewee
- Reed, Kim Hunter Interviewee
- Moore, Julia George Interviewee
- Hardy, John Interviewee
- Arceneaux, William Interviewee
- Courtney, Beth Speaker
Description
This segment from the 2022 Louisiana Legends Gala features a profile and speech by Beth Courtney accepting his recognition as a Louisiana Legend. Courtney served as the president and CEO of Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) from 1985-2022. Her profile includes interviews with: Clay Fourrier, former LPB executive producer; Bob Courtney, her husband; Dr. Kim Hunter Reed, Louisiana Commissioner of Higher Education; Julia George Moore, her daughter; John Hardy, her brother; and Dr. William Arceneaux, the director of the Foundation for Excellence in Louisiana Public Broadcasting. Hosts: John Denison and Robyn Merrick