Camille Gravel Profile (1977)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Interview
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1977-05-06
Duration: 00:09:20
Subjects: Louisiana Legislative Session, 1977 | Politics | Gravel, Camille, 1915-2005 | Edwards, Edwin W.
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Gravel, Camille Interviewee
Description
This segment from the May 6, 1977, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a profile of Camille Gravel, the Executive Counsel to Governor Edwin Edwards. In the interview, he discusses how he got involved in politics, his close relationship with Governor Edwards, the role of the Executive Counsel, the fast pace of decision-making, why there is no conflict of interest when his law firm represents clients before the state’s Pardon Board, and his nickname of Machiavelli. Host: Beth George