Collection:LPB

Genre: Newsmagazine

Place Covered: Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 1985-01-25

Duration: 00:08:51

Subjects: Long, Gillis William, 1923-1985

Contributors:

• Courtney, Beth Host
• Ekings, Robyn Reporter
• Reagan, Ronald Speaker
• Long, Gillis Speaker
• Long, Russell Speaker
• Edwards, Edwin Speaker
• Boggs, Lindy Speaker
• Fauntroy, Walter E. Performer
• O'Neill, Tip Speaker

This segment from the January 25, 1985, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Robyn Ekings look back at the life and career of Congressman Gillis Long following his death at age 61. Long served Louisiana’s 8th Congressional District from 1963-1965 and 1973-1985. Her report includes highlights of President Ronald Reagan announcing the death of Congressman Long following his inauguration. It also includes highlights from Long’s funeral in Alexandria, including the eulogies by United States Senator Russell Long, Governor Edwin Edwards, Congresswoman Lindy Boggs, and Speaker of the House Tip O’Neill, as well as United States Congressional Delegate Walter E. Fauntroy singing “The Impossible Dream.” Host: Beth Courtney