Messenger Family Christmas Display (1983)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1983-12-23
Duration: 00:03:24
Subjects: Christmas | Holidays
Contributors:
- Courtney, Beth Host
- Hatfield, Kent Photographer
- Ward, Randy Photographer
- Messenger, Clyde Interviewee
- Messenger, Josie Interviewee
Description
This segment from the December 23, 1983, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Kent Hatfield and Randy Ward’s visit to the 20th Annual Messenger Family Christmas Display in Baton Rouge. They interview Clyde Messenger and Jodie Messenger, who discuss the origins of the display and why they continue with the tradition. Host: Beth Courtney