Gary Fields
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: 2023-04-27
Duration: 00:13:01
Subjects: Journalists
Contributors:
- Denison, John Host
- Merrick, Robyn Host
- Sterling, Todd Interviewee
- Giering, Molly Interviewee
- Fields, Charlene Interviewee
- Fields, Gary Speaker
Description
This segment from the 2023 Louisiana Legends Gala features a profile and speech by Gary Fields accepting his recognition as a Louisiana Legend. Fields, a graduate of Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, who has worked for the Shreveport Times, USA Today, Washington Times, and Wall Street Journal. His profile includes interviews with: Todd Sterling, friend; Holly Giering, friend; and Charlene Fields, his daughter. Hosts: John Denison and Robyn Merrick