Ray Long Profile (1984)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Springfield, Livingston Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1984-01-27
Duration: 00:04:47
Subjects: Exotic animals | Tiger | Lion
Contributors:
- Johnson, Ken Host
- Ekings, Robyn Host
- Johnson, Ken Reporter
- Long, Ray Interviewee
Description
This segment from the January 27, 1984, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Ken Johnson’s profile of Ray Long, a Vietnam veteran and the founder of the Feline Survival Association. Johnson reports that Long is currently the foster father to 26 tigers and lions at his home in Springfield, Louisiana. Long discusses his plans to enclose his 64-acre property and let the animals roam free. Hosts: Ken Johnson and Robyn Ekings