The 1979 Legislative Session's Final Night
Louisiana: The State We're In

Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1979-07-13
Duration: 00:03:55
Subjects: Louisiana Legislative Session, 1979 | Louisiana. Legislature | Politics | State legislators | Long, Earl Kemp, 1895-1960
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Blome, Ron Host
- Tauzin, Billy Speaker
- Henry, Bubba Speaker
Description
This segment from the July 13, 1979, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features highlights from the performances given by state legislators on the final night of the session. These performances include: a parody of the song “The Gambler” by Kenny Rogers; State Representative Billy Tauzin reciting a parody of the poem “The Raven” by Edgar Allen Poe; and Speaker of the House Bubba Henry imitating Governor Earl K. Long. Host: Beth George Host: Ron Blome