Governor-Elect Edwin Edwards Interview (1983)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Interview
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1983-11-18
Duration: 00:09:34
Subjects: Edwards, Edwin W. | Politics | Government | Elections, 1983 | Louisiana gubernatorial election, 1983 | Teacher pay raises | State employee pay raises
Contributors:
- Johnson, Ken Host
- Courtney, Beth Reporter
- Edwards, Edwin Interviewee
Description
This segment from the November 18, 1983, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Beth Courtney’s interview with Governor-Elect Edwin Edwards. He discusses: the state’s declining revenues; the high cost of the campaign; his upcoming national interview on “60 Minutes”; his new cabinet; his commitment to teacher and state employee pay raises; and his high hopes for his third term. Hosts: Ken Johnson and Beth Courtney